Interdisciplinary artist making ceramics and zines while secretly writing science fiction novellas. https://linktr.ee/erika_rierhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtqzztnrhc2bI’m so excited about this new weekend intensive I’ll be leading in my studio in Portland, Oregon. Over this weekend class I’ll walk students through the process of creating handmade comics and zines. I’ve always wanted to do an intensive, a camp for grown-ups. https://www.erikarier.com/shop/story-craft-2623 Aug 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqzztnrhc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtpuoqncrk2l2027 calendar preorders are now open in my shop! Save $5 and free shipping when you preorder. https://www.erikarier.com/shop/2027-calendar23 Aug 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpuoqncrk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtmqubni3s24Watch my silly video and then buy my silly ceramics and zines. 30% off with code DOLDRUMS to help spare me and my business from the mistakes of greedy men. www.erikarier.com21 Aug 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmqubni3s24https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtmpsube5k24Any Oregon construction lawyers in the room excited to be paid in ceramics? I know it’s a long shot but I’m at the end of my rope here.21 Aug 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmpsube5k24https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtjrlhksu22rMY COMIC WAS JUST NOMINATED FOR AN IGNATZ AWARD!!!!!!!!! You could buy of this comic which I cut by hand for every single copy here: www.erikarier.com/shop/beholden20 Aug 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjrlhksu22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtijwmpuck2vOmg I feel this every time I read an article about Trump. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2026 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtijwmpuck2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mtihybtqh22vMy party is canceled tomorrow: the contractors who were supposed to check for asbestos *before * they opened our walls checked *after*. Hilarity has not ensued.20 Aug 2026 05:06 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtihybtqh22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3msp23x26tk2qOk, it’s that time again, you know the time when you all go outside but I hate going outside so I’m not at any of those fun summer markets you all love so I try to entice you to look at your screen for a few minutes in order to snag a good deal on some ceramics and comics. www.erikarier.com10 Aug 2026 02:21 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msp23x26tk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3msj6zjpnes2jAs an alternative comics creator this is also true of comics/zine/art book scenes as well. Men rarely stop to look at my books at events because it’s just “girl stuff”. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Aug 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj6zjpnes2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mrfkpiby4s2hMy fall class schedule is moving fast! 1 class is sold out & others are down to one spot. My goal w/teaching is to keep things fresh so I’m working on designing a 2 year class cycle. I’m so excited to spend time w/you in my studio making so many ceramic goodies. www.erikarier.com?category=Cla...24 Jul 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfkpiby4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqi57omroc2bSat outside in the hot sun this morning gold lustering a bunch of ring dishes to bring to @iconconference.bsky.social Roadshow on Thursday in Baltimore. The lamp is not coming along for the trip but did help to fill up my kiln.12 Jul 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqi57omroc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqff2u23as2iIf you’ve been wanting to take a class w/me but not in Portland this could be your chance. Take a vacation at @souwesterlodge.bsky.social in October & take a 2 day ceramic workshop w/me just down the road. Sounds like probably a perfect autumn getaway. https://ilwacoartworks.kilnfire.com/classes/visiting-artist-workshop/bcwnjq11 Jul 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqff2u23as2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqevqlubyc2eIn a summer of tight turnarounds, I’ve finished making work to bring to ICON & now I’m trying to get 12 ceramic bottles in the kiln by the end of Monday so they’re ready to glaze as soon as I get back for a cool convenience store themed show I’m part of here in Portland.Here’s my life 7 days a week:11 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqevqlubyc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqcsjvdo7s26My studio is so busy today10 Jul 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcsjvdo7s26https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqchbobt6s2fA new batch of ceramics has been added to my shop including some monstrous ladies and a very rude soup bowl. www.erikarier.com?category=Cer...10 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqchbobt6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mq5ojp66zc2pIf you’re in Portland, Oregon this Friday swing by @thepurpledoorpdx.bsky.social for a new group show, Nostalgia Potluck. I’m bringing all of the darkness of childhood to a show that will mostly be super fun I’m sure. Take a peek at my piece, The Nothing.08 Jul 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ojp66zc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpycluwajs2qI love making ceramic libraries filled w/ceramic books. Coming up w/the book titles is my favorite part. In this set: How to Tell When You are the Problem, Stories You Don’t Want to Hear but Need to Listen To, Stop Licking Boots, & Don’t Tread on that Guy Because He’ll Get the Sads. bit.ly/4ydMOMr06 Jul 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpycluwajs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpwstwc2xs22In 10 days I’m doing my first public speaking in front of a very large group of people at a conference. To hype myself up I’ve been making videos where I talk at a camera which is not comfortable for me but is good practice. Here’s a video of me encouraging you to go do something you suck at too06 Jul 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwstwc2xs22https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpwlcf773c2fI’ve started adding my new classes for fall in my Portland, OR studio! Every class this fall is new because I’m very ✨✨ extra ✨✨✨. I still have a few more to add but here is the line up so far: www.erikarier.com?category=Cla... https://www.erikarier.com/?category=Classes05 Jul 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwlcf773c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpvubgwhz224Hey friends! I’m back after a little break for my mental health from the endless nightmare that is the world and I made a whole art show about it. If you find yourself in Corvallis, OR check out my show, Veruca’s Daughters, at The Arts Center through July 25th. https://theartscenter.net/erika-rier-verucas-daughters/05 Jul 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvubgwhz224https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mogoz3iix22hCome play along at Eve’s House & create your own original sin. There’s lots of fun to be had w/angels, books of knowledge, & a kitty. Share a tasty snack of apples w/best friend, Snake. Eve’s Playset is so much fun, you’ll feel like you’re in Eden. Adam not included https://www.erikarier.com/shop/eves-house-playset16 Jun 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogoz3iix22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mob6ie6ygs2wUm, and didn’t the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time in a million years in 2004, the year Bush beat Massachusetts Senator John Kerry? I think this person is really onto something here…. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jun 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mob6ie6ygs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mnwywcnlx22kThis photo from a BBC article about Northern Ireland pretty much sums up the dystopian feeling of this present moment https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevl9j9y8dmo10 Jun 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwywcnlx22khttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mnphyqg3es2gWow, this article is not at all alarming. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/05/anthropic-urges-temporary-pause-on-ai-development-to-discuss-risks07 Jun 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnphyqg3es2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mndfygsml225I love when I come on here after not being on for awhile and immediately see an AI generated art post with a bazillion likes while real art has like 4 likes. Can you folks please stop lapping up AI slop?02 Jun 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndfygsml225https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mmf455eess2uA quick little video from a drawing exercise I do with my sketchbook students on drawing emotions21 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf455eess2u