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Laura J. Tafe

@ljtafe.bsky.social

Pathologist artist mother reader introvert vistas & edges she/her

231 Followers  |  97 Following  |  223 Posts  |  Joined: 04.08.2023  |  2.6651

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#analogcollage
#ljtanalogcollage

29.10.2025 23:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I used that deer in one of my own collages. Always fun to see how others used the same image.

19.10.2025 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜…โค๏ธ

16.10.2025 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The ubiquitous glue question - what adhesive do you use for canvas?

16.10.2025 10:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Serendipity.

08.10.2025 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful!

04.10.2025 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really liked reading this. We all need to hear more stories of finding hope. Thank you for sharing.

22.09.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Redwood up close.

21.09.2025 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Open science is not just for researchers. Artist @kindracrick.com created these beautiful neuron portraits with inspiration from Ramรณn y Cajal's drawings and reference images from our Cell Types Database.

#OpenScienceWeek

18.09.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: covid-19 is over. Fact: COVID-19 continues to spread and change into new variants, and cases are currently increasing.* As of June 23, 2024

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: covid-19 is over. Fact: COVID-19 continues to spread and change into new variants, and cases are currently increasing.* As of June 23, 2024

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If my last COVID-19 illness was mild, it will be mild if I get it again.. Fact: Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of serious illness, Long COVID, and permanent health consequences like organ damage.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If my last COVID-19 illness was mild, it will be mild if I get it again.. Fact: Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of serious illness, Long COVID, and permanent health consequences like organ damage.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I donโ€™t need to mask if I stay at least 6 feet from other people while Iโ€™m out. Fact: We now know that COVID-19 can spread through the air, even after other people have left the area. This is why it is important to mask and improve indoor ventilation when you can.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I donโ€™t need to mask if I stay at least 6 feet from other people while Iโ€™m out. Fact: We now know that COVID-19 can spread through the air, even after other people have left the area. This is why it is important to mask and improve indoor ventilation when you can.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: Iโ€™ve already gotten multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the years. I donโ€™t need any more. Fact: Just like itโ€™s important to get an annual flu shot, itโ€™s important to get updated COVID-19 vaccines each year. The flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine are each updated annually to protect against current strains of the virus.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: Iโ€™ve already gotten multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the years. I donโ€™t need any more. Fact: Just like itโ€™s important to get an annual flu shot, itโ€™s important to get updated COVID-19 vaccines each year. The flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine are each updated annually to protect against current strains of the virus.

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, it's important to know accurate information about COVID-19 in order to protect yourself and others! Get the facts about common myths, and take steps to protect yourself and others.

08.09.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 244    ๐Ÿ” 150    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 31

Thank you

05.09.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.09.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Yellow, cream blue paper fabric collage.

Yellow, cream blue paper fabric collage.

#collage by me

24.08.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

03.08.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Collage of red, pink and black cut out fabric.

Collage of red, pink and black cut out fabric.

#collage

Playing with paper โ€œfabricโ€.

03.08.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Painting of a close-up of a red poppy with black center

Painting of a close-up of a red poppy with black center

Georgia O'Keeffe,
Red Poppy, 1927

#UnlockingWomensArt

03.08.2025 08:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 548    ๐Ÿ” 83    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I like the โ€œlanguage of linesโ€

02.08.2025 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An exercise a day sounds fun.

02.08.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, I see. Itโ€™s a book.

02.08.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tell me more about โ€œkeys to drawingโ€?

02.08.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You are my sunshine (2015) by Kenyan born artist Wangechi Mutu #womensart

31.07.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 229    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Print of a stylised red sun with smiling face and chin tribal tattoo, the sun has rays like petals of a flower, all against a cream background

Print of a stylised red sun with smiling face and chin tribal tattoo, the sun has rays like petals of a flower, all against a cream background

The Woman Who Lives in the Sun' (1960) by Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers

29.06.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 443    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Purple and white iris

Purple and white iris

Iris from the yard.

12.06.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats!

10.06.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Index card with teal ink over amber ink and ivory chalk paint featuring a bright red painted poppy with a long green stem.

Index card with teal ink over amber ink and ivory chalk paint featuring a bright red painted poppy with a long green stem.

Day 5 index card art a day challenge:
โ€œpoppyโ€
4โ€x 6โ€ acrylic paint on ink
#dyicad2025

05.06.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful! One of my favorite flowers and my dogโ€™s name.

05.06.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Duolingo 300 day streak

Duolingo 300 day streak

๐Ÿ˜Š

30.05.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Theyโ€™re beautiful!

25.05.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If more of us recognized this as a giftโ€ฆ

25.05.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ I hope you are well.

25.05.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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