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Photo of a framed painting of a stylized, wild canine creature,propped against the remains of a broken tree stump in a sunlit forest.

I’m still undecided whether the paintings I recently finished will end up listed there, or if I’ll save them for the next con, MMC this year. I had to skip that con last year because I couldn’t figure out a way to get there, so I’m really glad that it looks like it will be possible again this time.

Photo of a framed painting of a stylized fantasy canine, propped among weathered driftwood in warm sunlight.

I headed out for a hike through the forests that stretch around the ranch, to soak up the sun and do a small art photoshoot along the way. Stopping here & there to capture little moments, textures that caught my eye and gather a few new images for my work, take some product photos for my shop.

Mushrooms on a log.

There’s been a lot of work in the garden: after 15 years here, several trees have died and had to be cut down, as they’d started to pose a real risk of falling onto me or my trailer. And I have to continue with all the things I have to fix on my trailer, which I didn't manage to finish last autumn.

Photo of the first flowers in my garden. Snowdrops!

Spring is on the way.

I also finally finished some proper art after almost four months without, aside from a few postcards. I just couldn’t find the time or energy to scan and post anything. It’s been one crash after another from constantly overdoing it.

Love this!

So cool!

Same here.

I also do a bit of post-processing, though usually very minimal. Mostly some contrast and saturation to bring out colors that were already there but not very visible. It helps me with painting studies.

I have been at this spot several times, on most days the sunrise was not really spectacular so i'm really happy I was able to catch this shot.

Yeah, 16° here at least.

Photo of woodear mushrooms on a mossy log.

Treestump with mushrooms.

The temperatures are finally rising.

🫂

I love your traditional art so much!

Temperatures are supposed to go up tomorrow. So looking forward...

Wow!

It is well isolated despite two of my windows. I unfortunately don't have battery storage for my solar panels, otherwise that could work.

Just knowing people would show up and help already warms things more than the oven does. Thank you, really. But I really wouldn’t want you driving on the icy roads here. Two days ago things melted a bit, then froze over again and now everything’s basically one big ice field.

That’s really kind of you, thank you. If you’ve figured out how to speed-summon spring, I’m accepting all instructions immediately. XD 🌱

No but seriously, i hope the weather forcast +10 this weekend is true. I guess I will be fine then.

I’m so tired, my body is done negotiating and I’m very ready for a season that doesn’t hurt this much.

Seriously, spring.
Any time now.

Right now all I can think is: please, just let spring arrive already.

I don’t even need warmth, just temperatures above freezing. Enough that getting food isn’t a battle and survival doesn’t revolve around hauling and burning endless amounts of firewood.

Woke up to –1°C inside the trailer, which probably means it dropped to around –10°C outside last night. I’m completely wiped out, one flare after another. The cold hits hard, the firewood work drains every last bit of energy and the joint pain is honestly brutal. Not even mentioning my mental state.

Oh I am so sorry! Though my account there still exists, I don't use x anymore. Pico do Arieiro is lovely and Ponta de São Lourenço. Next to Fanal Forest those were my favorite places.

Leaf covered in ice and snow.

Unfortunately, I came back to the harshest side of winter, biting icy winds and snow everywhere since i returned.

I am so sorry! XD

Omg theres a part 2 and 3.

@artdisaster.bsky.social and me just watched Birdemic.
I have questions. XD

It was funny in ways I’m sure weren’t planned and I’ve seen actual birds put together more coherent films, but I loved every second.

Yay, have fun!

Merci beaucoup! C’est un immense compliment.