Beth Kerschen

Sounds great! And yeah, no pressure of course! (And I’m so dense, I meant this to be a DM! 😵‍💫☺️) I see you’re from Colorado! I’m originally from there! I still miss it even though I love Oregon.

@ellz.bsky.social I just had an idea, if you order a print from me and you think you’ll see the “Chicken Man” from the protests, I’d love to send you an extra print (11x14 or an 8x10) to give to him (no extra charge). My health issues keep me from going out, but I’d love for him to have one!

Portland, Oregon – Art Print & Canvas Wrap – Operation Inflatables "Operation Inflatables" Art Print - Portland, Oregon Keep Portland Weird! As an artist who’s depicted Portland in much of my work, I couldn’t resist creating this piece. I keep seeing people describe ...

Yes! I wasn't planning on it, but I already got requests - wow! And a friend of mine who owns a gallery reposted my work saying I sell prints, so I guess I am! Ha ha! Luckily I already have an online shop and it was easy to add. Here is the listing: bethkerschenstore.com/products/por...

Thank you sooo much!

I'm not surprised! I've seen a lot of video of the protests and he looks like a caring person.

Yes, yes, the chicken was the first and his sign is so perfect too.

A digital collage-style artwork depicting costumed animal mascots, including frogs, a panda, and a dinosaur, protesting in front of Portland landmarks and signage. The background features a stylized cityscape with Powell’s Books, the Portland sign, and satirical text, such as “Portland Hellscape” and “War Town.”

Keep Portland Weird! I couldn’t resist making this piece about Portland’s creative, whimsical spirit—even in protest. We’re not a war zone, just a weird, wonderful city speaking up with heart. There’s more power in joy than in any act of anger. ✨🐸✨ #portlandoregon #keepportlandweird

I got to see this full rainbow yesterday! 🌈
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#portlandoregon #rainbow #portlandrain #portlandrainbow

Colorful earth tone inks with a Stop signs tagged as “Stop for Love” and “Stop in the name of love” — art print. Original monotype with chine colle (collage)

Happy #ValentinesDay, or #GalentinesDay, or Ordinary AF Day! I hope you 🛑 STOP for just a moment…For #Love, or In The Name of Love! A smile, a hug, a grateful thought, or spoil yourself with a piece of delicious chocolate, or a boba tea (my current favorite treat), or all the above? ♥️ link in bio

A photomontage art composition that has a combination paved and dirt road going into foothills, with ghostly white silhouetted trees on each side. It include a single, old, vintage gas pump with a outdoor fluorescent light above it. The color tones are purple, blue, yellows, browns with a little green.

Excited to be in "TREE" at #VerumUltimum #gallery, opening Sat 15th! 🌳 My piece "Road from Oblivion" (archival print on wood, ed. of 10) was sparked by a 2021 road trip + a midlife reset. A portion of opening sales supports ONETREEPLANTED! 🌱 Shop via my bio & join us Sat 15th, 5–7 PM!

I’m loving this #textile series on the Humane Space #app — a collab with the Denver Art Museum (yay my home state!) #humanespace

Gorgeous!

Meanwhile, the regular citizen feels cast out to sea, in rough waters, not sure what is safe. I hope in the long run, we will all learn that our systems are not sustainable & we need a dramatic change in how we live & run society — we need ideas that go way beyond our polarized two party system.

For me, this piece represents all the powers that be, the government, corporations, and religious institutions that often pretend to serve the people, but really protect their own interests and profits (no matter who is in office)….

It seems appropriate to post this now as places in the USA have experienced so much flooding and fire. All seems unknown as insurance companies pull coverage and a shift in government is making big, sweeping changes….

Photomontage of well-known corporate tower buildings, government buildings, and churches representing the power play of these institutions, with a worn, rickety walkway over a sea of rough waters, with an old pay phone (too far away) as the only means of help.

This is a #photomontage #art piece printed on metal that I have at the PAM Rental & Sales Gallery. It’s named, “Who Are You Going to Call?” — I created it in 2020 (ya know, that crazy year). It has well-known buildings and skyscrapers from cities all over the #UnitedStates. Continued…

Agreed…smh.

A woman riding a tall bike, stopped at a Stop sign that was tagged and says “STOP for Love”. The background has a big heart and colorful washes of brick red, blues, earthy greens, oranges, and yellow.

“Stop for Love” — ♥️🛑♥️ from my new “Urban Messages” series features fun, heartwarming signs I stumbled upon while walking through Portland neighborhoods. Inspired by these moments, I turned them into prints and postcards—a twist on traditional Valentine’s cards or an everyday card. [ Link in bio. ]

My favorite #app, especially now…I can learn about the wonders of this world ( #culture , #technology, #art, #science, #history, and more) often showing the overlap of topics. More curiosity and learning and less doom scrolling!

Love it…DAM does have an excellent collection of textiles!

Unbelievable. I’m confused…I thought Zucky said they were going to stop censoring. Is that just on FB? Or just a lie? Or supposedly just politics?

I’ve created a special #postcard set featuring #love themed designs. Each set includes 2 of each design (6 total) for just $10. These sweet (but not gushy) urban found messages are good for spreading #love to anyone. [Link in bio!]
#valentinesday #sendlove #everydaycard #sendjoy #sharelove

Photo of a construction sign tagged with the words “hang in there”

A photo of a bumper sticker that says “no weenies allowed”

A photo of a bumper sticker that says “Don’t give up hope” with a graphic of a guy in a silly pose.

These are just a few shots from my frequent urban walks…very appropriate sightings.

I am loving Eva’s gorgeous mixed media work. I have been doing some neurographic art to calm my nerves (which I’m loving), but this is making me want to do even more play with paper…maybe a combo would be fun. 🤔🙂

Art print of an old fashioned bike with a Stop sign that was tagged ”Stop in the name of love” with a heart in the background with washes of light blue, pink; and light green.

2025 has been a whirlwind so far. I’m not the biggest fan of #ValentinesDay, but this year feels like a perfect time to #sharelove. I have a postcard set of three love themed designs available now! And art prints too! (Link in bio)​​​​​​​​
​​​ #spreadlove #sendlove #stopforlove #stopinthenameoflove

@kindracrick.com gave me such a warm welcome, so I have to share her amazing #sciart! I was privileged to see this network of neurons at PSU a few years back. Stunning!

Here are some art packs of so many amazing artists! Looking forward to looking into all this great work. Thanks @graphicsfix.bsky.social for these!

A quote that says, “The poets, by which I mean all artists, are finally the only people who know the truth about us. Soldiers don't, statesmen don't, priests don't, Union leaders don't. Only the poets.” By James Baldwin (with a monotype background by Beth Kerschen.)

#Artists, please keep making & sharing ur art! #JamesBaldwin did a speech in 1963 — more timely than ever. Art of all disciplines is even more important than ever. #Creativity is the heart & soul of humanity. Connecting to creativity & nature might be what saves us in this warped system we live

Thanks for making (and updating) these starter packs!

Thank you so much! ♥️