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John Lechner
@johnlechner.bsky.social
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I'm an author, illustrator, animator & puppeteer. I write stories and comics about nature, especially insects! Currently seeking an agent. he/him www.johnlechner.com 🍃
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Quote with your horn art!
Ink and watercolor illustration of a small boy in the woods facing down a giant snarling monster with four horns on its head. The boy holds a small sword and doesn't seem intimidated. Crows hover in the trees above.
January 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Recent winter wanderings 🍂
Photo of a boardwalk leading across a marsh towards a stand of trees, the entire scene aglow with late afternoon sun against a blue sky.
January 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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On the roof, it's peaceful as can be.
And there the world below can't bother me. 🎶
Photo of a squirrel sitting on the peak of a roof, munching on a snack and looking as peaceful as a song by the Drifters.
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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The world is scary but at least there are blue skies and trees in it. Looking up for a minute helps.
#SkySky 🌿
Photo of winter trees against a blue sky scattered with a flurry of white clouds.
January 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Get in, we’re posting boardwalks. 🌿
This is one of my favorite spots, though it's not usually this flooded.
Photo of a boardwalk leading into the distance, surrounded by winter trees reflected in the water.
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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The sky yesterday ☀️
Photo looking up through twisting winter tree branches at a blue sky scattered with wispy clouds.
January 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Through the tangled wood today 🍂
Photo of a wooden boardwalk leading off into a tangle of winter trees towards a brighter future.
January 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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My favorite photo from this weekend's wanderings, I was in the right place at the right time. 🐦
Photo looking up at winter trees against an overcast sky, with a crow soaring high overhead.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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This afternoon looking up at trees. ❄️
Photo looking straight up into the sky surrounded by winter trees with twisting branches.
January 4, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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A cold winter walk ❄️
Photo of an icy river with snow on the opposite bank and a horizon of trees against an overcast sky with hints of blue.
January 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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I think there was a party here last night. 🐇
Photo of snowy ground with lots of rabbity footprints going in all directions.
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Just for fun today I drew a bark beetle on bark! #invertefest #invert
Photo of a hand holding a piece of tree bark, on which is drawn a rather hairy beetle using ink with white highlights, labeled BARK BEETLE.
December 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Weekend winter wanderings ❄️
Photo of a snowy pond in winter, surrounded by marsh weeds and bare trees aglow from a late-afternoon sun. Photo of a wide frozen pond covered with snow; in the foreground are ski tracks, in the distance are two figures walking across the ice, with bright sunshine warming the frosty scene. Photo of a snowy path leading far into the distance, with trees on one side and a frozen pond on the other, the path is covered with footprints.
December 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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I heard music overhead and looked up to see this glorious sight. Within ten seconds they were gone, as though they were never there.
Photo of a line of geese overhead against an overcast sky, in the formation of a V.
December 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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December sky ☀️
Photo of a late afternoon sky with dramatically lit clouds against dark blue, framed by skeleton trees with sharp branches reaching into the clouds as if to catch them sailing by.
December 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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I haven't been outside to take pictures lately, so here's one from six years ago. I still visit this pond often. ❄️
Photo of bare winter trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky over a quiet pond.
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Ice crystals on the window this morning ❄️
Photo of ice crystals on a window, looking like silvery feathers with light shining through.
December 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Here's a drawing from last year's Folktale Week, sharing again for #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author/illustrator with a pile of stories in progress, currently querying agents. See more at my website: johnlechner.com 🍄🦋🍃 #kidlitart
Ink and watercolor drawing of a small boy with wild black hair and a determined expression, holding a sword and walking through a misty wood as crows peer down from the trees.
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Catching a cozy sunbeam on a cold December day. 🐰
Photo of a wild bunny snuggled among the dry leaves enjoying the sun on a cold day.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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November sky, November trees, I never tire of these. 🍂
Photo of bare winter trees standing tall against an overcast sky.
November 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Evening sky, taken while stopped at a traffic light. (I get my photos when I can!)
Photo of a pale blue evening sky turning yellow at the horizon, with tall black trees silhouetted against the sky.
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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I made a birthday card for my niece. #kidlitart
Photo of a hand holding a watercolor greeting card depicting a woodland scene with a rabbit and squirrel hidden among the greenery. A cutout area between two trees reveals a fairytale castle in the distance. Artwork © by John Lechner
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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I saw some clouds yesterday ⛅
Photo of a blue sky scattered with clouds and a brilliant sun reflecting off the water and casting the world into deep shadows.
November 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Out for a short walk by the pond today 🍂
Photo of a pond with a blue sky and clouds reflected in the shimmering surface, surrounded by dark trees with only a few leaves to remind us that summer once existed.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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No one here, as you can see, so please don't look for me. 🍂🐇
Photo of dry leaves, grass, drooping plants, and a rabbit sitting quietly.
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM