Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, summa 2004. Artist 30+ yrs. Stained glass artisan, printmaking, oil painter. GSDs. #BlueResisters Democrat forever. https://www.artistmelindaesparza.com/https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mrvokrn3fc2vAnother thing I do to distract from the news is to watch this couple traveling in their van with their two cats. It's comforting. They went to Alaska recently (hint to Alaska). Take a break and enjoy if you have the time. Don't mind the youtube sensational title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TowJiN2Jmgk31 Jul 2026 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvokrn3fc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mrv2t3zpx22qTo distract myself from grief (the passing of Miz Mia and the destruction of our beloved country), I've been doing genealogy research. It started with these two, my grandparents. I painted this painting (1920 c. MSE) after finding their photo album. #tbt What do you do to get away from grief??30 Jul 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv2t3zpx22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mrtmdtoaqs2tTake a break and get some rest. #Goodnight from the Old Pueblo.30 Jul 2026 04:33 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtmdtoaqs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mri5zakv6k2dChaos. Another kind of election rigging. https://youtube.com/shorts/0a9zLvWVqgQ?is=lqCfT-T1DElYZk7H25 Jul 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri5zakv6k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mrd32nofuk2uHome. #ThrowbackThursday23 Jul 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd32nofuk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mr7kjde64s27There is a kind of resolution in a sunset, don't you think? A letting go of the day, a letting go of some of the past. Maybe, just maybe, there is a shimmer of hope as night falls, presaging a new day coming. There will be better days. I'm sure. We just have to go forward. Peace. Goodnight.22 Jul 2026 05:07 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7kjde64s27https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mqf77z57qk2hGrief has been kicking my butt. After Miz Mia died on June 16th, each day has been full of tears and depression. But, there have been signs, signs that she is visiting. A lot of folks have lost pets on here. Here's some support. Here's a sign. His pet was named Mia. https://youtube.com/shorts/a_94ENEXOnk?si=YsMHzd0SldICMJXY11 Jul 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqf77z57qk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3moir6r45a223Miz Mia. 7:58 PM. What a blessing she was. How so like my other four Shepherds. She was all of them wrapped in one: a silky coat, loved routine, watchful, loyal, protective, loving, alert, powerful, a fullness of joy. Fiercely independent, she left on her terms, in my arms, gazing into my eyes. 🐾🌈17 Jun 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3moir6r45a223https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3moemm7ossc25This is good. 💙 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jun 2026 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3moemm7ossc25https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3modua35kd22iToday is total HVAC removal and replacement day ($$$$). Miz Mia and I will be sequestered in my studio while the crew works. Oh, no! Whatever shall we do? Send snacks and good vibes... Wait, a new problem: The old ductwork must be replaced. Adding $ to the already scary cost! And, Miz Mia vomits.15 Jun 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3modua35kd22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3modtx63pv22iThe rumblings of vote rigging continues. https://youtube.com/watch?v=QWp06yyDSSQ15 Jun 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3modtx63pv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3modjoajai22b#Goodmorning Miz Mia and I are wishing you a very easy, but productive, day.15 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3modjoajai22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3moatzmkesk2h#ObamaAppreciationDay [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jun 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3moatzmkesk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mo6q26vpr227Art is medicine. My #art with a quote by Elizabeth Gilbert (Big Magic) "Be brave. Be fearless. Stay curious." #artByAWoman #smArtist #ArtistOnBlueSky #ContemporaryArt #Color #OilPainting #Encaustic #SelfPortrait #Landscape13 Jun 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo6q26vpr227https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mo6p4oljdk27Took a walk with Miz Mia last Saturday morning. Always an adventure. #Hotrod13 Jun 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo6p4oljdk27https://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mo2ty23k7c2p#Goodnight #BlueSky from El Fuerte. Let go of all the bad energy and rest well.12 Jun 2026 03:58 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2ty23k7c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/artistmelinda.bsky.social/post/3mnzs5m23sk2sAnd, some digital #art to share... This is, Kiss, Kiss©, MSE. #Artyear #smArtist #ColorADay #YellowThu11 Jun 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:olsplvmcdgh2v7ziwrn72fjt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzs5m23sk2s