Podcast drop featuring the DGC: "This is a tale about Detroit, but if this work can happen in Motor City, it can happen anywhere."
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A flyer for the "Mixed Media 52" weekly mixed media art challenge. WEEK 13: COLORFUL The background contains muted letters that spell out mixed media supplies or techniques. There is a yellow puddle of color on the upper left. A grapefruit on the top, right of center. The center of the flyer has the week number and the theme. The hashtag is #mixedmedia52. But also feel free to use the week number hashtag: mm52w13 Rules include: 1 ) create physical or digital art 2) Use at least 2 mediums 3) Employ the theme any way your heart sings. Also: use Alt Text, No AI, New or previous art, Safe For Work

Week 13: COLORFUL
Hello spring. Hopefully your neighborhood is bringing the colors. Maybe daffodils or tulips. Maybe flowering trees. Why not share some of that in your art this week with the #mixedmedia52 #artchallenge #mixedmedia #acrylic #watercolor #watercolour #ink #artjournal #paint #markers

Work has begun on the next federal transportation bill. Given the climate in DC, bike & trail advocates have been active. We're part of the Keep America Active coalition & have recruited others org to join. You too can Take Action from the website.
www.keepamericaactive.org

Dark skies and red lit up trees from campfire.

Messing with settings on my iPhone, love how this one turned out
#campfire #photography #darksky #afterdark

Sunrise shining through evergreen trees onto bright green grass

Nice to see some green after several months in the desert.
#sunrise #photography #green #texas

I love paisley!

A flyer for the "Mixed Media 52" weekly mixed media art challenge. WEEK 11: PAISLEY The background contains muted letters that spell out mixed media supplies or techniques. There is a yellow puddle of color on the upper left. A grapefruit on the top, right of center. The center of the flyer has the week number and the theme. The hashtag is #mixedmedia52. But also feel free to use the week number hashtag: mm52w11 Rules include: 1 ) create physical or digital art 2) Use at least 2 mediums 3) Employ the theme any way your heart sings. Also: use Alt Text, No AI, New or previous art, Safe For Work

PAISLEY!! This classic shape can be used in so many different ways. Jump in and give it a try! Mixed Media 52 weekly art challenge.
#Mixedmedia52 #artchallenge #mixedmedia #mm52w11 #paisley #pattern #collage #crayons #acrylic #watercolor #watercolour #ink #draw #paint #drawing #painting #artjournal

Drove up to Kitt Peak, home of The National Observatory (US) featuring 26 telescopes! Amazing place.
#mountainmonday #Arizona #KittPeak #photography

313 Day celebration at Valade Park on the To Riverwalk this Friday, 3/13.
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See you all tomorrow in Washington DC. @cdelawalla.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @michaelmann.bsky.social

Thank you! Love being in touch the sun and moon when I’m living outside

I like it! The texture makes it so interesting.

Dark sky with a few visible stars and a yellow, glowing moon rising

Good night Bluesky, hello moon!
#desert #arizona #photography #moonrise

Detroit Green Task Force Annual Earth Day Celebration will honor those who are working to create a greener Detroit! Nominate someone or a biz at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Orange sweep of clouds over a distant mountain range

Sunrise in the desert, what will today bring?
#sunrise #arizona #photography #desert

A flyer for the "Mixed Media 52" weekly mixed media art challenge. WEEK 10: SCRIBE The background contains muted letters that spell out mixed media supplies or techniques. There is a yellow puddle of color on the upper left. A grapefruit on the top, right of center. The center of the flyer has the week number and the theme. The hashtag is #mixedmedia52. But also feel free to use the week number hashtag: mm52w10 Rules include: 1 ) create physical or digital art 2) Use at least 2 mediums 3) Employ the theme any way your heart sings. Also: use Alt Text, No AI, New or previous art, Safe For Work

Lots of artist are #writers. Others love a good #quote. What will you do with this week's theme #SCRIBE? #create and #share #mixedmedia52 #mm52w10 #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #quote #journaling #artjournaling #goals #dreams #art #artyear #collage #painting #write #writing #stamp #createdaily

Ocotillo framing pink and orange sunrise

Desert sunrise
#Desert #Sunrise # Photography #Arizona

Join the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy for bike rides from Veterans Park. Rides will be between 5-10 miles, approximately one hour in length. Starts in April.
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A flyer for the "Mixed Media 52" weekly mixed media art challenge. WEEK 9: ACRYLIC The background contains muted letters that spell out mixed media supplies or techniques. There is a yellow puddle of color on the upper left. A grapefruit on the top, right of center. The center of the flyer has the week number and the theme. The hashtag is #mixedmedia52. But also feel free to use the week number hashtag: mm52w9 Rules include: 1 ) create physical or digital art 2) Use at least 2 mediums 3) Employ the theme any way your heart sings. Also: use Alt Text, No AI, New or previous art, Safe For Work

ACRYLIC it is!! #artchallenge #mixedmedia52 #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mm52w9 #acrylic #acrylicart #artjournal #junkjournal #acrylicpaint #paint #painting #collage #quotes #stamping #stencil #art #artyear #createdaily #onlybeautifulthings #thelittlethings

Good idea! I have so many photos is a disorganized mess on my phone.

Art Challenges: Feb 23–Mar 1 Monday, February 23 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #FebruArty2026 (#few) Tuesday, February 24 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #FebruArty2026 (#flaw) Wednesday, February 25 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt #ColorADay (#RedWed) #FebruArty2026 (#flight) Thursday, February 26 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#LittleWonders)* #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #FebruArty2026 (#fake) Friday, February 27 #Scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #FebruArty2026 (#fan) Saturday, February 28 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #SmallBirdSaturday #BlueSkyArtShow (#round) #FebruArty2026 (#fin) Sunday, March 1 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) ALL WEEK #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #MixedMedia52 (#acrylic)** #ShowHeart (hearts) #Abstractia (#vision) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekHForHs)*** #SensoryArt (#OutOfPlace) *Little details **2 or more mediums ***Anything that starts with “H” Compiled by @handcranked.bsky.social Questions? @young-spartacus.bsky.social

Your art challenge cheat sheet for Feb 23–Mar 1 is here!

NEW: #ShowHeart (daily, hearts)

See comments for host list.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear #dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

Petrified log

Petroglyph on the side of a rock

Stone building in a barren landscape under a bright blue sky with a pale white cloud

Petrified log

Side view of petrified log showing colorful crystals inside

Petrified Forest entrance sign.

Reddish desert hills with a bright blue sky

Adobe building beneath a bright blue sky

Close up of a petroglyph

Petrified Forest was amazing! So glad I took the time to go over to see it.

Truth

Tiny lavender to white short daisy like flowers with yellow centers on a background of brown pebbles

Tiny tiny flowers spotted on our hike yesterday - Desert Star Monoptilon bellioides

#Arizona #desert #flowers #photography

Thanks! It’s been quite a lovely trip so far.

A mountain in silhouette with an orange sunset fading into deep blue sky

Saguaro silhouetted against a orange sunset

Ocotillo silhouetted against a orange sunset fading into

Another beautiful desert sunset tonight
#Arizona #Photography #desert #sunset