Dan B
@chuckletree.bsky.social
Fish passage biologist by day, fickle illustrator by night (and weekends)
There is a territorial war between the local crows and scrub jays, and our house seems to be the epicenter. The yard is basically an avian equivalent of the Five Corners from Gangs of New York.
(Always keeping it topical with my references)
#gangsofnewyork #scrubjay #crow #scorsese #fivecorners 🪶
(Always keeping it topical with my references)
#gangsofnewyork #scrubjay #crow #scorsese #fivecorners 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 5:03 AM
There is a territorial war between the local crows and scrub jays, and our house seems to be the epicenter. The yard is basically an avian equivalent of the Five Corners from Gangs of New York.
(Always keeping it topical with my references)
#gangsofnewyork #scrubjay #crow #scorsese #fivecorners 🪶
(Always keeping it topical with my references)
#gangsofnewyork #scrubjay #crow #scorsese #fivecorners 🪶
Happy Friday the 13th.
Still experimenting with the new #procreate gouache brushes.
#fridaythe13th #jasonvoorhees #digitalart #filmstudy
Still experimenting with the new #procreate gouache brushes.
#fridaythe13th #jasonvoorhees #digitalart #filmstudy
February 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Happy Friday the 13th.
Still experimenting with the new #procreate gouache brushes.
#fridaythe13th #jasonvoorhees #digitalart #filmstudy
Still experimenting with the new #procreate gouache brushes.
#fridaythe13th #jasonvoorhees #digitalart #filmstudy
Japanese Folklore: Kappa
Used this as a vehicle to test out some of the new #procreate brushes. Mostly used the guache and watercolor brushes.
I know this illustration had a bit of the AI yellow hue, but I was trying to make it look like old parchment.
#japanesefolklore #digitalart #kappa #noai
Used this as a vehicle to test out some of the new #procreate brushes. Mostly used the guache and watercolor brushes.
I know this illustration had a bit of the AI yellow hue, but I was trying to make it look like old parchment.
#japanesefolklore #digitalart #kappa #noai
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Japanese Folklore: Kappa
Used this as a vehicle to test out some of the new #procreate brushes. Mostly used the guache and watercolor brushes.
I know this illustration had a bit of the AI yellow hue, but I was trying to make it look like old parchment.
#japanesefolklore #digitalart #kappa #noai
Used this as a vehicle to test out some of the new #procreate brushes. Mostly used the guache and watercolor brushes.
I know this illustration had a bit of the AI yellow hue, but I was trying to make it look like old parchment.
#japanesefolklore #digitalart #kappa #noai
Throwback Thursday!
My cat Onyx ("Nyx") loves to chase light reflections off of phones, mirrors, etc. We call it, "hunting Tinkerbells".
#catart #petportrait #tinkerbell
My cat Onyx ("Nyx") loves to chase light reflections off of phones, mirrors, etc. We call it, "hunting Tinkerbells".
#catart #petportrait #tinkerbell
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Throwback Thursday!
My cat Onyx ("Nyx") loves to chase light reflections off of phones, mirrors, etc. We call it, "hunting Tinkerbells".
#catart #petportrait #tinkerbell
My cat Onyx ("Nyx") loves to chase light reflections off of phones, mirrors, etc. We call it, "hunting Tinkerbells".
#catart #petportrait #tinkerbell
#birbfest2026 prompts 29-31. I did it! 🪶
29 - Red Junglefowl
30 - (Black) Oystercatcher
31 - Indian Peafowl
29 - Red Junglefowl
30 - (Black) Oystercatcher
31 - Indian Peafowl
January 31, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#birbfest2026 prompts 29-31. I did it! 🪶
29 - Red Junglefowl
30 - (Black) Oystercatcher
31 - Indian Peafowl
29 - Red Junglefowl
30 - (Black) Oystercatcher
31 - Indian Peafowl
#birbfest2026 prompts 25-28 🪶
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
January 28, 2026 at 4:09 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 25-28 🪶
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
#birbfest2026 prompts 21-24
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 21-24
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
#birbfest2026 prompts 17-20!
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
January 20, 2026 at 5:59 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 17-20!
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
“All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’ …
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
January 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’ …
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
#birbfest2026 prompts 13-16
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 13-16
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
#birbfest2026 prompts 9-12
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
#birbfest2026 prompts 9-12
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
#birbfest2026 - Prompts 5 thru 8
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
January 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM
#birbfest2026 - Prompts 5 thru 8
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
First four for #birbfest2026
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 AM
First four for #birbfest2026
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
Happy Holidays everybody! And happy New Year!
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy Holidays everybody! And happy New Year!
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
Kane's revenge!
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Kane's revenge!
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
North American Elk, aka Wapiti (Cervus canadensis). Because I felt like drawing a critter, and an elk seemed seasonally appropriate.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
North American Elk, aka Wapiti (Cervus canadensis). Because I felt like drawing a critter, and an elk seemed seasonally appropriate.
Bird life list illustration. An acorn woodpecker. I finally saw one at the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area in Washington during the summer.
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Bird life list illustration. An acorn woodpecker. I finally saw one at the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area in Washington during the summer.
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I love it when a verbal hiccup turns into an illustration idea.
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
April 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I love it when a verbal hiccup turns into an illustration idea.
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
Vandals!
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
April 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Vandals!
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Did you know that "Trump" is slang for "fart" in England?
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
April 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Did you know that "Trump" is slang for "fart" in England?
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
One of my favorite possessions: a second-hand copy of Spook by Mary Roach with the most incredible handwritten notes in the margins.
March 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
One of my favorite possessions: a second-hand copy of Spook by Mary Roach with the most incredible handwritten notes in the margins.
Happy 50th to SNL. Some little spot illustrations of some of my favorite skits. Can you name them all? (Answers in the alt text). #saturdaynightlove #art
March 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Happy 50th to SNL. Some little spot illustrations of some of my favorite skits. Can you name them all? (Answers in the alt text). #saturdaynightlove #art
View from the Amtrak Coast Starlight train in the cascade mountains, south of Eugene. Long train ride between Sacramento and Washington, but beautiful views.
March 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
View from the Amtrak Coast Starlight train in the cascade mountains, south of Eugene. Long train ride between Sacramento and Washington, but beautiful views.
Ben Grimm aka The Thing
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
February 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ben Grimm aka The Thing
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
Among all of the stupid things that humans do, driving pangolins to the brink of extinction so we can harvest their scales really tops the charts. Especially since humans already grow their own handy and sustainable source of keratin.
#savethepangolin
#savethepangolin
February 20, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Among all of the stupid things that humans do, driving pangolins to the brink of extinction so we can harvest their scales really tops the charts. Especially since humans already grow their own handy and sustainable source of keratin.
#savethepangolin
#savethepangolin