Rick Lieder

An orange cat named Riddle perched on a stool in an art studio.

Riddle • Studio cat.

#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt #cat #puremichigan #Michigan #catlover

“A very non linear pursuit,” a vibrant show by Detroit artist Paul “Fifty” Johnson at the Gallery at Ideation Orange.

Looking forward to having an exhibit of my wildlife work later this year at the Gallery at Ideation Orange, sharing space with Joseph Ferraro.
Stop by & see the current exhibit, “A very non linear pursuit,” a vibrant show by Detroit artist Paul “Fifty” Johnson. Here's a look at last week’s opening.

Thanks Ray!

Thanks!

A nuthatch in mid-flight, wings fully extended, intricate patterns and subtle gradations of gray, white, and brown tones. A soft, blurred background with snowflakes gently falling in an ethereal and serene atmosphere.

Bullet time

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #winter #snow #storm #birdphotography #nuthatch #winterstorm #snowstorm

Thanks!

Thanks so much, Sean!

A black-capped chickadee flying through a scattering of snowflakes. The bird is frozen in time and quiet stillness.

A chickadee slips between snowflakes during this weekend’s snowstorm.

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #chickadee #flight #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #birdsinflight #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #wings #winter #snow

Two elegant great egrets perched on a nest made of thin, intertwined branches, set against a stark, clear background. The birds are back-to-back, creating a sense of symmetry and quiet balance. Their pristine white feathers are detailed and delicate, contrasting sharply with the dark, spindly branches.

A reflection troubled by a ripple

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #birdphotography #egret #heron #greategret #puremichigan #michigan #birdphotography

A Red-Winged Blackbird mid-flight with fall leaves in the background, wings spread wide, vivid contrast between deep black feathers and bright red patches on its shoulders.

Fierce Fall

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #michigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #sunset #birdphotography #blackbird #blackbirds

Thanks Oongy!

A Tufted Titmouse in mid-flight, feathers illuminated by soft, natural light in autumn. The background is blurred green, yellow, and blue tones, dreamy, almost ethereal atmosphere.

Echoing through fading flames

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #sunset #birdphotography #titmouse

A European rabbit sitting quietly amidst a dense, dimly lit garden setting. Surrounding it are glowing fireflies, luminous, contrasting beautifully with the dark, shadowy background. A secret moment caught. The color palette is subdued, dominated by deep greens and browns, punctuated by the yellow lights of the fireflies, evoking a magical atmosphere.

Night falls, fireflies light the path.

#rabbit #urbannature #naturephotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #firefly #lightningbugs #fireflies #InverteFest #Rabbits #bunny #AnimalPhotography

Thanks Anna!

Tension between a house finch couple, mid-flight against a softly blurred green background. Wings are spread wide, feathers splayed in a way that conveys motion, energy, and grace.

Old Grudges

#ornithology #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #finches
#birdnerd #natgeowild #bbcwildlife

A grackle in mid-flight, its wings fully extended, an intense gaze and presence. Freedom, mystery, and an otherworldly noir, Halloween aura.

Silencing the crickets, swallowing moonlight, in late October.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #blackbird #wings #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #noiretblanc #blackandwhite #Halloween #autumn #fallvibes #nightphotography

Pen and ink portrait of André Leon Talley, a minimalist line drawing handled like a watercolor painting. Expressive eyes and a thoughtful, cheerful expression.

André Leon Talley •

• Fashion icon
• Born October 16, 1949

#Vogue #Fashion #Style #portrait #portraiture #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #illustration #commission #bornonthisday #vogue #AnnaWintour #MetGala #BlackDandy #BlackStyle #AndreLeonTalley

Thanks MariBean!

A woodpecker mid-flight, wings unfurled, a flicker of red atop its crown. Behind it, spheres of light, orbs of scattered sunlight.

A woodpecker juggles the sunset.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #woodpecker #Michigan #sunset

Thanks Nicola!

Thanks Rob!

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A blue jay in mid-flight, intense gaze, wings spread wide, striking blue feathers accentuated by delicate white and black markings.

Just finished judging a photography contest in Indiana.
Here’s a Blue jay on the way out.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #contest

AI Slop

Notice anything about this map?

Taken directly from CNN .com, an ad for Otto Insurance.

How are you fighting AI Slop?

#ai #aislop #ShutAIDown #cnn #AntiAI #NoAI #TechBros #Tech #Conjob #WebDesign #AdFatigue #fuckai #advert #slop #maps #ads

Close-up image of a grackle, one wing partially extended, revealing intricate feather details and a sense of motion. The monochromatic palette evokes a powerful and mysterious atmosphere.

A local grackle on its way to Chicago.

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #Grackle #blackbird #flight #wings #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #noiretblanc #blackandwhite

A close-up of a face, eyes wide open, with long, delicate eyelashes. Large teardrops positioned both under the eyes and on the cheek resemble drops of glass or crystal.

Man Ray • Born August 27, 1890

"The streets are full of admirable craftsmen, but so few practical dreamers." —1945

#ManRay #BOTD #Photography #photographie #surrealist #surrealism #LeeMiller #monochrome #photosky #artsky #art #arthistory #modernart

Happy 135th birthday George Herriman!

Happy 135th birthday George Herriman!

#KrazyKat #GeorgeHerriman #OTD #comics #comicstrip #comicstrips #comicsstudies #popculture #cartoonist #NationalCartoonistsDay #cats

Portrait of musician and composer Joseph Daley. Legendary tuba player, trombonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.

Musician and composer Joseph Daley, RIP.
Legendary tuba player, trombonist, euphonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.

1949 -2025

#portrait #Music #jazz #thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #tuba #jazzmusic #portraiture #livemusicnyc #manhattanjazz

Thanks!

Subtle and poetic watercolor painting of a graceful, alert cat with large, expressive ears.

“My library is well-furnished: books, a chair, and a cat.
All else is vanity.” • Mark Twain

#WorldCatDay #InternationalCatDay #CatsofBlueSky #FurBallFriday #cats #companion #furry #furryart #commission #penandink #BlueSkyCats #ItsACatsLife #animalart