Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios

Scientists discovered a caterpillar that murders insects and stitches their dismembered body parts onto its back as armor

You’re welcome. Happy day! 😆

Ugh, sounds awful. Feel better soon!

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So eepy.

Thank you :)

Thanks, I appreciate the good vibes!

While I’m not surprised by that at all. Trump is probably frothing at the mouth to use nukes and then claim he had “no other choice”

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Now that he’s gotten nearly full control of the media he finally feels safe enough to go? He doesn’t have to hide from all the meanies who tell truths anymore?!

I didn’t see this post until now. As I quickly scrolled by I paused and thought “fuck, that’s terrible” and then I realized it was your post and I probably walked in to the room right after this. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

Separating onion seeds. The larger ones came apart much easier. Not so sure these small ones are worth the effort.

#seedsaving #gardenplanning #growfood

QRP with your skull art.

The Voyageurs Wolf Project of Northern Minnesota tags & documents grey wolf ecology & behavior: www.voyageurswolfproject.org

The video you see here is confirmatory proof:
Wolves. Love. Blueberries.

As much as 83% of a wolf's calories in summer months comes from eating berries.

If you enjoy my nature and wildlife art pls consider getting a print, sticker or card in one of my shops! This is the slow season and boy is it slower than ever. 🍄🌲🌸🍂✨

My Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site

Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com

#shopsmall #supportartists #art #naturedecor

Ready to start seeing these meadow friends again over the next several months. HBU?

That painters tape in the earlier stage is to block in a critter.

Looking forward to sharing more of the beautiful complexities of our natural world with y'all.

#animalart #naturepainting #wildlifeart #frogs

Thank you! ☺️

Same! I definitely have those on my lists. Glad to see it’s lining up with others suggestions. 🦢

Love all of those little pretties. 🥰Thanks!

Oooh, I had to look up pickerelweed. Very pretty, thanks!

Quick question!

When you think of a wetland habitat, what animals and plants come to mind first?

I’m planning my next piece and have ideas, but i’m curious what other folks think lives in a wetland. Here’s some of my wetland-ish art! 😊

#wildlifeart #conservation #conservationart #animalart

ICYMI: Trans people's IDs in Kansas were revoked overnight. They are:
- Unable to drive
- Unable to fly
- Unable to leave the state on their own
- Unable to apply for work
- Unable to vote (Kansas has voter ID)
- Unable to apply for driver's licenses in *any other state* /1

Hi! Here’s my painting of an alpine meadow titled “Symbiosis”

Crafted after observing a favorite meadow in the MHNF in OR. for a couple of seasons.

Most of my pieces are a well researched labor of love. Because of AuDHD, I have to be REALLY compelled to follow through!

#artsky #animalart #frogart

Thank you! This was a fun one.

I haven’t used them much before, but it was really fun! I’ll def be revisiting.

Here 4 the MOSS 🌱🌱🌱

+ lichens, mushrooms, and long toed salamanders 🍀🦎🍄‍🟫🌱

Sweet hexagon piece from a group show in December. 🖤

#animalart #painting #natureart #artsky #wildlifeart

This is awesome! 🤩

Thank you! Definitely getting better, hoping to be kicking ass and taking names again very soon. 😜

When in doubt, fruit study.

Unearthed some ooold (older than me) oil pastels.

Trying to not lose my mind while stuck at home. Plus, practicing low stakes creativity is something I’ve been lacking. The constraints of not being able to focus on details is good in this case. 😄👍

#art #artpractice

Couple more pictures for some dopamine. :)

I can’t WAIT to get outside again. Gonna go check on my winter sown seeds and garden beds later. This is the first day I don’t have constant snot so I’m taking it slow. 😂😅

Grass widow watercolor painting.

I’ve been too sick to go see them. I bet they’re getting going out there though!

The last pic is the print in a vintage hand carved frame my mom found at an estate sale out in the country. Isn’t it beautiful?!

#watercolor #art #floralart #botanicalart

I’m now offering free shipping on all US orders over $35 on my Etsy!

Hoping to drum up some sales, it’s been extra slow! Hopefully I can get some eyes on my shop. I would be so grateful if you’d check it out & maybe favorite some items to help me get seen by new folks!

swordfernstudios.etsy.com

That makes sense. “Selling” is the hardest part for a lot of us.