Jay Rickard
@jayalanrickard.bsky.social
Artist. Proud Papa and husband. Captive in a Midwest red state. Trying to make the best of it each day.
Some sketchbook therapy today. I don't normal go the collage route but today feels very multi-layered so there we have it.
January 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Some sketchbook therapy today. I don't normal go the collage route but today feels very multi-layered so there we have it.
I hate that it's on Amazon Prime, but I'm nearly through Overcompensating and I think its pretty good. 8 eps and I hear there may be a season 2. Benito Skinner plays Benny, created & wrote the show. Props for all that. It's predictable but I'll take that over no representation at all.
January 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I hate that it's on Amazon Prime, but I'm nearly through Overcompensating and I think its pretty good. 8 eps and I hear there may be a season 2. Benito Skinner plays Benny, created & wrote the show. Props for all that. It's predictable but I'll take that over no representation at all.
Nearly done with the 2nd season and looking forward to the 3rd. This series is so good! The production values are fantastic. Cast is solid. Fans of the King family of writers should really enjoy it! #Locke&Key
January 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Nearly done with the 2nd season and looking forward to the 3rd. This series is so good! The production values are fantastic. Cast is solid. Fans of the King family of writers should really enjoy it! #Locke&Key
Interview With The Vampire also veers maddeningly from the books, but is more true in spirit than The Mayfair Witches. I do slightly recommend. Especially if you're one who can watch Queen of the Damned without throwing a shoe at the wall.
December 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Interview With The Vampire also veers maddeningly from the books, but is more true in spirit than The Mayfair Witches. I do slightly recommend. Especially if you're one who can watch Queen of the Damned without throwing a shoe at the wall.
My viewing habits have been altered a great deal since the child came into our lives. However I have recently been able to catch up on some things. The Mayfair Witches have been entirely gutted beyond recognition. I can not and will not recommend it. At all. Heartbroken that her heir approved it.
December 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My viewing habits have been altered a great deal since the child came into our lives. However I have recently been able to catch up on some things. The Mayfair Witches have been entirely gutted beyond recognition. I can not and will not recommend it. At all. Heartbroken that her heir approved it.
Newest member of the family. This is Bentley. He's 3 years old and stole our hearts immediately! 💖 Welcome, sweet boy!
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Newest member of the family. This is Bentley. He's 3 years old and stole our hearts immediately! 💖 Welcome, sweet boy!
Halloween 2025 all wrapped up. Had a wonderful time with my little Witch.
November 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Halloween 2025 all wrapped up. Had a wonderful time with my little Witch.
On the Ohio River tonight just outside Madison, IN.
October 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
On the Ohio River tonight just outside Madison, IN.
Largely retired from photography. This is from one of my last sessions, a bit over a year ago. I've had a camera in hand since 1991. That's 34 years! These days, it's mostly painting and sketchbook works. Not very actively pursuing sales. Attempting to... just... be.
September 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Largely retired from photography. This is from one of my last sessions, a bit over a year ago. I've had a camera in hand since 1991. That's 34 years! These days, it's mostly painting and sketchbook works. Not very actively pursuing sales. Attempting to... just... be.
Sunday morning coffee and reading time. With a 5 year old in kindergarten, a big 'ol farmhouse to take care of, full-time job, family and friends... my reading time often gets pushed out. Not today! Now... I read. 📖
September 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Sunday morning coffee and reading time. With a 5 year old in kindergarten, a big 'ol farmhouse to take care of, full-time job, family and friends... my reading time often gets pushed out. Not today! Now... I read. 📖
I buy used items whenever possible. Used books being one of my biggest weaknesses. Will I ever read ALL the books I own? Probably not. But life is about having choices, am I right? 🤔🌈🥰
August 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I buy used items whenever possible. Used books being one of my biggest weaknesses. Will I ever read ALL the books I own? Probably not. But life is about having choices, am I right? 🤔🌈🥰
We had a superb evening last night at the Art Saves Lives reception. I'm so glad to be part of this show 2 years in a row. At the Athenaeum in coordination with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
August 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We had a superb evening last night at the Art Saves Lives reception. I'm so glad to be part of this show 2 years in a row. At the Athenaeum in coordination with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
Complete. Fun fact. This is the very first time in my life that I've drawn a particular face without a reference photo or a live model. And I had no one in mind when I began. I prepared by asking that my vision and pencil be guided. I believe they were. #sketchbook #divination
July 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Complete. Fun fact. This is the very first time in my life that I've drawn a particular face without a reference photo or a live model. And I had no one in mind when I began. I prepared by asking that my vision and pencil be guided. I believe they were. #sketchbook #divination
Holding down the fort at the gallery today. Sketch pad activated.
July 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Holding down the fort at the gallery today. Sketch pad activated.
Newly arrived, diving in!
July 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Newly arrived, diving in!
"Transformation" was accepted into the Art Saves Lives exhibit at the Athenaeum Indy and co-hosted by AFSP Indiana. The opening gallery reception is on Saturday, August 2nd, 6-9pm.
July 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Transformation" was accepted into the Art Saves Lives exhibit at the Athenaeum Indy and co-hosted by AFSP Indiana. The opening gallery reception is on Saturday, August 2nd, 6-9pm.
Well, that was devastating. #ClaraBow #TheItGirl Any Hollywood biography suggestions for my next journey into the past? #RunninWild
July 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Well, that was devastating. #ClaraBow #TheItGirl Any Hollywood biography suggestions for my next journey into the past? #RunninWild
"Masking" from the 'ol sketchbook.
May 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Masking" from the 'ol sketchbook.
May 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From the sketchbook, 2023. Didn't get her name but I felt like she had a hard life, though she appreciated the little things no one could take away from her. The smell of lilacs wafting in the spring air. The sound of a child's laughter. The small things made her happy, and so she was.
May 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From the sketchbook, 2023. Didn't get her name but I felt like she had a hard life, though she appreciated the little things no one could take away from her. The smell of lilacs wafting in the spring air. The sound of a child's laughter. The small things made her happy, and so she was.
"Lori" acrylic on canvas. Around 2022. I just love the color palette here. My first love and now the best Auntie a Gay 'ol Papa like me could ever ask for. 🥰 #acrylic #canvas #painting #originalart #artist
May 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"Lori" acrylic on canvas. Around 2022. I just love the color palette here. My first love and now the best Auntie a Gay 'ol Papa like me could ever ask for. 🥰 #acrylic #canvas #painting #originalart #artist