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Jess K. Barnett
@iwasalicebefore.bsky.social
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Abstract artist (CCA resident), self-employed copyeditor, husky mom, anti-fascist.
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THIS WKND: Pls come see me at @springcitymillstudios Sat & Sun, 11/15-11/16, 11 am-3 pm on Sat and 11 am-4 pm on Sun.

I'm also at CCA Sat, 11/15, 7-10 pm, for the art party and fundraiser.

Please come see new & old worx! #cheltenhamcenterforthearts #springcitymillstudios #pennsylvania #pennart 🎨
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Join me at 2 upcoming events!

@scmillstudios.bsky.social event: 11/15-11/16, 11-4 each day, FREE

CCA event: 11/15, 7-10 pm, tickets $35, free parking

Visit websites & social media for details!

#cheltenhamcenterforthearts #springcitymillstudios #scms #artfestival #artevents #pennsylvaniaarts 🎨
SCMS and CCA events, Nov 15-16 Work in progress
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Photos from the recent #nokings protest in Philly. On 11/4 I’ll travel to DC to participate in the #refusefascism demonstration.
Me holding a sign I designed that reads, “Enjoy Destroying Fascism” in the fashion of the Coca-Cola logo. No Kings in Philly No Kings in Philly No Kings in Philly
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Current #wip from my CCA residency. Mixed media (homemade plant ink, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, silicone oil, pastels, watercolor, colored pencils, to name several) #abstractart

Plus, a photo of some really pretty autumn clouds from two days ago.
Mixed media WIP Mixed media WIP Insane cirrus clouds over Philly
October 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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NEWS! I was selected as a resident artist at Cheltenham Center for the Arts. My residency will include a group show in May 2026. Also, I still have my studio at @scmillstudios.bsky.social through Dec and will participate in the 11/15-16 Holiday Art Festival. cheltenhamarts.org/about-us/res... COME!
September 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Update: some WIPs + me and @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social in Lewes at Raas.
Square abstract painting with pink, purple, gold, and more 18” x 24” abstract painting with a stark dark purple/pink blotch (pokeberry ink) at the top and marks of gold, copper, and other colors below Me Will ❤️
August 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Just some highlights from the past week. @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social accepted an offer on his townhouse! 🎉. We move Sept 1 (to near University City in Philly).
Will and me on Broadkill Beach Waves in Broadkill My first time seeing an actual full-arched rainbow 🌈 We saw “Together” the other night! It is a must-see for anyone interested in supernatural and/or body horror. I really loved it. And Brie & Franco: 👌.
August 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Yesterday was my birthday! The big 45. 🎉 Plus, a pic of today’s epic garden haul. 🪴
July 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Attn all on SNAP or govt assistance who voted for Dump: Here’s what his bill is doing to you (courtesy of Axios): President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" makes deep cuts to the social safety net — including SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, and health benefits for the poorest Americans.
Map depicting cuts to SNAP for impoverished Americans, courtesy of Dump’s bill. Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios.
July 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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One of the best bday gifts I’ve ever received: a #CuddleClones version of my beloved woolly, Kent, which I like to call “Kent II: Electric Boogaloo.” Kent II looks exactly like my Kent! Notice the spots on his nose, blue and brown eyes, & bandana. TYSM, @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social ❤️❤️
Me, Kent II, Kent on the couch Me, Kent II, Kent on the couch Kent II in his glory!
June 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Took some photos on my walk tonight and considered creating an art project titled “Desire Path.”

This song paired perfectly with the cadence of my stroll tonight. youtu.be/DGhN2O6Eh6g?...
A building with a window reflecting the sunset in the heights of PXV A building in PXV heights Building in PXV heights with a closeup shot of some yarrow I picked I made a deer 🦌 friend on my walk
June 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Happy solstice, and to many more. A few photos from the past 24. ☀️
“Do you ever wait for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always wait for the longest day of the year and then miss it” ~Daisy, fr The Great Gatsby The Kenteth with his bone 🦴 A sour cherry tree i came across today
June 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Today @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social + I celebrated our two-year anniversary. We went to #MissRachelsPantry, our go-to for special occasions. I am so lucky to be with you; I love you and can’t wait to see what the coming year brings. ❤️❤️❤️ @missrachelspantry.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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I have rediscovered this album and I AM NOT ASHAMED. 👊 #justintimberlake
Justin Timberlake’s “FutureSex/LoveSounds” is legit
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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We saw a #stiltwalker at the #PXV art festival and it WIGGED me out 😳 @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social
Just a stilt walker doing his thang, acting like Pennywise, NBD Just a stilt walker doing his thang, acting like Pennywise, NBD
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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My garden is BOOMING. Plus, a photo of my loves 🤗 ❤️ @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social
My garden plot in PXV: corn, cabbage, cukes, chives, basil, carrots, peppers, arugula, and INSANE amounts of Swiss chard My garden plot in PXV: corn, cabbage, cukes, chives, basil, carrots, peppers, arugula, and INSANE amounts of Swiss chard Just some beautiful cabbage 😍 Will & Kent (the latter of whom is dealing with a sprained paw rn 😭)
June 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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I recently bought this piece by Ericksen Linn (#clumsysurgeon), who showed at Ravensgate in PXV. I adore it.
Painting by Ericksen Linn, #clumsysurgeon, of rusting cars in a car graveyard with an apocalyptic background. Painting by Ericksen Linn, #clumsysurgeon, of rusting cars in a car graveyard with an apocalyptic background.
June 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A finished piece, which took >1 yr ‘til I got it right. 1 shot of full piece + 2 detail pics.

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Title: Highways to/Hideaways from another world // 30” x 40” // #mixedmedia (incl. #homemadeink) on canvas.

ENJOY. 🎨 + pic of my dog running
June 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Weekend in #Broadkillbeach 😍 (why yes, that IS Kent barking at a horseshoe crab 🦀) @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social ❤️
Me and Kent on Broadkill Beach Me in front of “Kent Hall,” Rehoboth Will looking masculine and rugged with a cigar at Broadkill Kent barking at a horseshoe crab (I rescued it)
May 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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In case you missed the @scmillstudios.bsky.social open studios event, don’t worry — there’s another one in Nov! For now, here’s a clip showing my studio and some works from my guest artist, Leah Wolstenholme. Enjoy! 🎨 (p.s. thx to @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social for the 🎥!)
May 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Last day for spring arts fest/open studios at #springcitymillstudios! @scmillstudios.bsky.social Come on by! We’re open until 4 pm. 20 E Bridge St, Spring City 🎨 (thx to @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social for the video!)
May 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The first day of the #springcitymillstudios spring art fest event was a real blast 💥, and I cannot emphasize that enough! ‼️ I sold two large original pieces plus a smaller collab that I’d created with Lova Delis. Pics + a pic of @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social and I (Will was SO helpful today 😍)
Me and Will in front of my art at my studio A pic of “Resolution After,” hanging in the buyer’s home 😍 “Lucretia,” which was started in 2019 and finished this year
May 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Today and tomorrow! #springcitymillstudios Art fest and open studios! 11 am-4 pm both days 🎨 COME ON DOWWWN—it’s an extravaganza!
May 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Mini photo dump. The first: the achievement of which I am most proud. Plus photos from #rehoboth and #broadkill this past weekend with @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social and Kent!
April 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Quick update since I rarely check this 😬:

1. I got albums by 13th Floor Elevators & Cypress Hill (a live album!) from @foreverchangespxv.bsky.social on #recordstoreday!

2. @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social & I are good—so is Kent (who took a few selfies). 🥰

3. print of FALCOR from Berkeley Illus!
Cypress Hill live at Fillmore Falcor print from Berkeley Illustration Kent took some selfies Me and Will at Fun Dungeon
April 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM