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Balance through asymmetry. Photographer and digital artist Michael Cardinale ๐Ÿ“Pittsburgh, PA Free Patreon: https://patreon.com/attension

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Fog on the Ridges. Central Pa. #draw #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ink 8x10"

02.03.2026 14:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Very high contrast image of a cloud head, monochromatic in deep red, vaguely figural in shape.

Very high contrast image of a cloud head, monochromatic in deep red, vaguely figural in shape.

Different approach here than the last #clouds piece. High contrast and sharper contouring. Available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121093157
#BlueskyArtShow

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #patreon #photography #sky #cloudscape #color #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

31.01.2026 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A high contrast image of a dramatic cloudscape in pastel colors - lavender, turquoise, and magenta. The large cloud head is backlit by the bright light of the sun.

A high contrast image of a dramatic cloudscape in pastel colors - lavender, turquoise, and magenta. The large cloud head is backlit by the bright light of the sun.

๐Ÿ”…Patreon Release๐Ÿ”…
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149637894
From my very first photo outing back when I started this series! The color techniques were in their earliest stages

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #photography #sky #cloudscape #color #clouds #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

05.03.2026 18:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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emsdeich; moormerland

05.03.2026 14:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m glad to see this park featured! After over 20 years of living in the East End I had no idea at all that it was there, until last September I had some time to kill and just wandered into it on a perfect fall day ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‚

05.03.2026 05:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Crossing Road; Stream, and the approach of Nightโ€™
Charcoal and Varnish Sketch

20.02.2026 09:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 175 ๐Ÿ” 34 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
A macro photograph of a set of rock samples illuminated in magenta and orange light. Above the rocks found at the bottom of the frame is a piece of abalone shell is suspended against a dark blurred background.

A macro photograph of a set of rock samples illuminated in magenta and orange light. Above the rocks found at the bottom of the frame is a piece of abalone shell is suspended against a dark blurred background.


A still from a set of stop morion experiments I did for this series. Did not intend to set this up as a landscape but seeing it makes me want to do more

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #patreon #artsky #photography #abstract #minerals #color #macro #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

03.03.2026 14:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 26 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Abstract watercolor painting with a bold horizontal emerald green brushstroke across the center, anchored by vertical rectangular forms in deep emerald and olive green. Background washes of olive green and warm yellow ochre. White oil pastel lines outline geometric shapes on textured watercolor paper. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art.

Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 1
Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in
ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting with a bold horizontal emerald green brushstroke across the center, anchored by vertical rectangular forms in deep emerald and olive green. Background washes of olive green and warm yellow ochre. White oil pastel lines outline geometric shapes on textured watercolor paper. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art. Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 1 Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting in yellow ochre, emerald green, and olive green with a central rectangle of deep teal suggested by white oil pastel lines. A thin horizontal brushstroke cuts across the middle. Loose, luminous washes blend across textured watercolor paper. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art.

Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 2
Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in
ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting in yellow ochre, emerald green, and olive green with a central rectangle of deep teal suggested by white oil pastel lines. A thin horizontal brushstroke cuts across the middle. Loose, luminous washes blend across textured watercolor paper. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art. Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 2 Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting divided into quadrants by bold white oil pastel lines forming a cross shape. Upper left in olive and emerald green, upper right in warm yellow ochre, lower right in deep teal, lower left blending green and teal. Dark gestural brushstrokes cut diagonally through the composition. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art.

Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 3
Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in
ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting divided into quadrants by bold white oil pastel lines forming a cross shape. Upper left in olive and emerald green, upper right in warm yellow ochre, lower right in deep teal, lower left blending green and teal. Dark gestural brushstrokes cut diagonally through the composition. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor art. Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 3 Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting with white oil pastel lines forming an asymmetric geometric structure against warm yellow ochre. Shapes of emerald and deep teal sit within the composition like tilted planes, edged in olive green washes. A sense of quiet movement runs through the piece. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor and oil pastel art.

Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 4
Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in
ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

Abstract watercolor painting with white oil pastel lines forming an asymmetric geometric structure against warm yellow ochre. Shapes of emerald and deep teal sit within the composition like tilted planes, edged in olive green washes. A sense of quiet movement runs through the piece. Contemporary abstract expressionist watercolor and oil pastel art. Undercurrent - Ochre and Greens No. 4 Watercolor on paper ยท 5 ร— 5 in ยฉ 2026 Sofiimagines

#The100DayProject Day 5 ๐ŸŽจ

#Paintings #ArtOfTheDay #VisualArt #IntuitiveArt #AbstractArt #MixedMedia #Expressionism #Green

03.03.2026 01:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A vast swirling cloudscape, background illuminated with bright white light while the foreground is darkened with maroon shadows. The middle ground where these two areas meet is tinged with gold.

A vast swirling cloudscape, background illuminated with bright white light while the foreground is darkened with maroon shadows. The middle ground where these two areas meet is tinged with gold.

Swift and #round movement in these clouds for #BlueskyArtShow
https://www.patreon.com/attension

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #photography #sky #cloudscape #color #clouds #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

28.02.2026 14:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The landscape of a mountainous ocean coastline set against a warm sunset. Camera lens blurring and other effects create the swirling shape of backlit clouds.

The landscape of a mountainous ocean coastline set against a warm sunset. Camera lens blurring and other effects create the swirling shape of backlit clouds.

A #round blur joins sky and land for todayโ€™s #BlueskyArtShow
https://www.patreon.com/attension

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #photography #sky #cloudscape #color #clouds #landscape #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

28.02.2026 14:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Think Spring.

26.02.2026 02:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A dense stand of trees alongside a sandy beach. Large gnarled trunks both alive and dead show through the vibrant green leaves.

A dense stand of trees alongside a sandy beach. Large gnarled trunks both alive and dead show through the vibrant green leaves.

Sometimes trees just feel like ground clouds โ˜๏ธ

#photography #art #flashes #landscape #trees #kunst #fotographie #contemporaryart #patreon #pghartist #pittsburghartist

24.03.2025 18:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 29 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Double exposures in nature help me create images as I feel it to be. #photography #nature #art #fineart

27.02.2026 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 32 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pale blue-green cloud head rises from below the frame, resting against a bright pink sky.

A pale blue-green cloud head rises from below the frame, resting against a bright pink sky.

Been reviewing the process and principles of these previous works as I get ready to start building clouds again
www.patreon.com/attension

#art #flashes #kunst #clouds #cloudscape #artsky #contemporaryart #patreon #digitalart #blender #b3d #clouds #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

27.02.2026 20:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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marcwischnitzky @marcwischnitzky, ยฉmaschin.ch
Situation 0226

#collage #surrealism #collageart #paperwork #art #surrealism #videoart #animation #contemporaryart #kunst #blueskycollage #assemblage #pcc-paris-collage #collageworldwide
#collageart #collagecollective #propagandaaaaaaaaaa #digitalart

27.02.2026 06:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A boarded up store front in Pittsburgh, it features a lot of graffiti, the focal point of the photo is the old cat lady from the Simpsons painted on a boarded up window. In the foreground is a white VW SUV

A boarded up store front in Pittsburgh, it features a lot of graffiti, the focal point of the photo is the old cat lady from the Simpsons painted on a boarded up window. In the foreground is a white VW SUV

A Buddha and Santa sit together on a front doorway that is painted red and blue.

A Buddha and Santa sit together on a front doorway that is painted red and blue.

Got some film back today

Kodak Gold taken on my Canon Rebel X

26.02.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyone can do it. It just takes practice and the ability to listen to your own voice without seeking inspiration in the works of others. Anyone can create their own universe if they don't allow themselvesto to be overwhelmed by the creations of others

25.02.2026 22:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So happy to get back to cloud renders for the next phase of this series.
https://www.patreon.com/attension

#art #flashes #kunst #clouds #cloudscape #artsky #contemporaryart #patreon #digitalart #blender #b3d #clouds #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

25.02.2026 22:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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็™ฝ้ง’ๆฑ ใงใ€‚

#photography

25.02.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 112 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I made a front-facing video to tell you that thanks to Commonwealth Press we raised $5,300 for Casa San Jose with the ABOLISH ICE shirts! And I'm looking for more screenprinters to get involved so we can print more shirts and raise more money. Learn more below: alternatehistories.com/blogs/news/g...

24.02.2026 20:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fringe started as a radical idea: make space for artists outside traditional systems.

Today, itโ€™s a global movement built on access, experimentation, and creative freedom. And itโ€™s still growing. Join us!

#FringeFestival #PGHArts #PittsburghEvents #ArtsFestival #SupportLocalArt

24.02.2026 18:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"If you see this, post a monster."

๐ŸŽฎ HAUNTII

23.02.2026 20:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Butterfly, by Daphni 16 track album

v1.117 is live!

We rolled out support for Bandcamp embeds. Now you can play songs right inside posts!

We're big fans of Bandcamp and everything they do to support artists.

Upgrade to the newest app version and give it a try ๐Ÿ‘‡

caribouband.bandcamp.com/album/butter...

23.02.2026 20:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 6196 ๐Ÿ” 1154 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 254 ๐Ÿ“Œ 418
A single thin variegated mineral sample is placed vertically in the center of this photograph. It is illuminated in magenta light which creates a soft spot of color in the background.

A single thin variegated mineral sample is placed vertically in the center of this photograph. It is illuminated in magenta light which creates a soft spot of color in the background.

Opted for a single color here from a single light source. Testing out using a foreground object as a division for background transitions

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #patreon #artsky #photography #abstract #minerals #color #macro #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

23.02.2026 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two tall trees in low cloud. The dark outlines of smaller and more distant trees fill the end of the frame. This is a black and white photo.

Two tall trees in low cloud. The dark outlines of smaller and more distant trees fill the end of the frame. This is a black and white photo.

A late entry for #Stunday. Tall trees in low cloud.

#treeclub #woodland #ClassicMono #photography #monochrome #EastCoastKin

22.02.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 170 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
View down a lane in a cemetery on a foggy day. Distant trees partially visible in the background. 
#cemetery #graveyard

View down a lane in a cemetery on a foggy day. Distant trees partially visible in the background. #cemetery #graveyard

Two rows of stones in a cemetery. The #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Two all day Saturday. Link to the feed in comments.
#photography #gloomy #foggy #misty #abandoned

21.02.2026 19:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 208 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The trunks of two palm trees span the frame vertically in this night photograph. Faint blue stars show in the black sky as light from out a frame flares in orange and, between the two trees, refracts into a vibrant rainbow.

The trunks of two palm trees span the frame vertically in this night photograph. Faint blue stars show in the black sky as light from out a frame flares in orange and, between the two trees, refracts into a vibrant rainbow.

For todayโ€™s #BlueskyArtShow these #two in one of my favorite shots.
Available in a digital release here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/120860232

#photography #art #flashes #palmtrees #nightphotography #kunst #contemporaryart #abstract #patreon #color #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

21.02.2026 13:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

i would like your help with an experimental social art project

this post is the project

the goal of this post is for it to receive ZERO likes, and only receive *replies* or *reposts*

if it receives any likes, i will immediately turn off replies, thereby sealing and finishing it

this is take #8

21.02.2026 01:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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afternoon light in the woods acrylic and graphite on watercolor paper, 24"sq.

20.02.2026 22:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 66 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A macro photograph of a stone with a rough rocky surface. It is lit in high contrast emerald green and deep red light. Overlaid is a selection of five color samples in palette taken directly from the image.

A macro photograph of a stone with a rough rocky surface. It is lit in high contrast emerald green and deep red light. Overlaid is a selection of five color samples in palette taken directly from the image.

Over on Patreon Iโ€™ve really been enjoying putting together weekly color palettes. Hereโ€™s a peek at this weekโ€™s!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/148885939

#art #flashes #kunst #contemporaryart #patreon #artsky #photography #abstract #minerals #color #macro #EastCoastKin #pghartist #pittsburghartist

20.02.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0