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Rob Burton

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Artist, poet, writer & PhD Sociologist living & working at an American University in China 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇨🇳 Art: https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/Robert.Burton & website https://www.rob-burton.co.uk/art-for-sale Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepe

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · Sep 4

Starting a thread: a poem a day by Han Shan (Cold Mountain). This Tang-era recluse became a muse for Jack Kerouac & Gary Snyder. His words on cold cliffs, quiet minds, and the noisy world are startlingly modern. #HanShan #BeatGeneration (translator RED PINE (Bill Porter) #Poetry

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 12h

Fear of the Unknown: Pens. #ColorADay #RedWed #art #artist #artyear #EastCoastKin

Abstract portrait titled “Fear of the Unknown.” The image shows a human face drawn with frantic red and black pen lines, creating a chaotic, tangled texture. The figure’s wide yellow eyes and open mouth convey tension and unease, with overlapping strokes emphasizing emotional intensity.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 12h

This seems apt...

#Music

#WhiteHouse #Ballroom #Trump

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Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz - Promo Clip (OFFICIAL)

YouTube video by Official Sweet Channel

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks very much

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 1d

I saw Hawkwind at a Stonehenge Free Festival. Was the first time I seen a real live woman naked (dancing on stage), the 1st I'd smoked grass, in a broken bottle neck chillum, and the light show was a roadie flashing a coloured torch at a sheet. Them were the days
#music
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Lemmy Kilmister & Hawkwind Silver Machine 1972 Live

YouTube video by iosonofederico

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 1d

Winter is coming #Wenzhou #China 7am and it's 17°C Last week is was 30°C+

a man with long hair and a beard is standing in the snow with the words `` winter is coming '' .

Alt: a man with long hair and a beard is standing in the snow with the words `` winter is coming '' .

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 1d

Goose (Ink and oil pastel) #AnimalArtTuesday #art #artist #artyear #smArist #Goose #waterfowl #bird

Artwork of a goose created with ink and oil pastel. The goose stands upright with orange feet and a yellow-tipped beak, drawn in loose, expressive lines. Soft shades of gray, teal, and white give the image a gentle, textured appearance against a mostly white background.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 2d

Currently 20°C in Wenzhou #China, 2 days ago it was 30°C+

Cool Breezes at last

Cool Wind GIF

Alt: Cool Wind GIF

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 2d

Mountain Range #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #artyear #EastCoastKin #art #artist

Abstract painting of a mountain range in black and white with bold brushstrokes. The mountains are set against a vivid background of deep blues, purples, and pinks, with textured layers suggesting a reflection on water below.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 2d

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I’ve heard that cares are hard to dispel
a saying I thought untrue
but yesterday what I drove off
entangles me again today
moons wane but not cares
the year is new but cares are newer
who’d guess beneath the big hat
is really a man of old cares
#hanshan #coldmountain #poem #poet #poetry

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 2d

Monday morning and here's a swamp blues version of a classic Rolling Stones toon.

All is good

#music

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The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil (Swamp Blues Edition) – You’ll Hear Evil Breathe

YouTube video by ReGrooved

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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 @alinagrafik.bsky.social · 2d

Here is the cheat sheet for art challenges October 20-26.

Compiled by @handcranked.bsky.social

#EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #Photography

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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 2d

Here's the art challenge cheat sheet for October 20-26! Enjoy!

The host list and posts from hosts are in the comments.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

Art Challenges: October 20–26

Monday, October 20
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay (#PinkMon)
#Spooktober (#wizard)

Tuesday, October 21
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday
#TagTuesday (graffiti/street art)
#AnimalArtTuesday
#ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue)
#Spooktober (#werewolf)

Wednesday, October 22
#WaterfallWednesday
#WindowsOnWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual)
#ColorADay (#RedWed)
#Spooktober (#bat)

hursday, October 23
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#PalacesAndGardens (#facade)
#ColorADay (#YellowThu)
#Spooktober (#pumpkin)

Friday, October 24
#scape (any kind of scape)
#FishyFriday
#ForestFriday
#FoodOnFriday
#FlyDay (critters that fly)
#ColorADay (#BWFri)
#Spooktober (#Frankenstein)

Saturday, October 25
#BNWmacro
#ColorADay (#GreenSat)
#BlueSkyArtShow (#inside)
#Spooktober (#ghoul)

SUNday, October 26
#Stunday (stunning)
#ImageAndVerse (photos with
poems written by you or anyone)
#BNWmacro
#ColorADay (#OrangeSun)
#SelfPortraitSunday (#SilhouetteStories)
#Spooktober (#fire)

ALL WEEK
#31DaysOfHalloween (anything fall, Halloween, or spooky)
#ArtYear (any art)
#ArtOfSelfPortraiture
#BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt)
#ClassicMono (monochrome)
#smArtist (purposeful art)
#AlphabetChallenge (#WeekQforQuiet)
#SensoryArt (#spooky)

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

It's the PRC again and the kids are doing alright #China #Music

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

This is the People's Republic of China having a groovy old time and even old farts like me can go cos it's free - remember them days? No police, no drugs, alcohol on sale, but no drunks. Don't believe everything you read about the PRC, they know how to have a good time. #CHINA #MUSIC

Teepees in China and a.lot of the kids.also had a happy vibe going on

This girl reminded me a little of Jethro Tull but one who was using tape loops and other tech to get the toons out

China loves a light show even the sky was helping the vibe

Two guys on decks using Pan pipes and other stuff with a heavy bass beat. It was good and I was drinking craft beer. I'll post a vid...

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

Delivering #Robot #1 A Mixed Media Assemblage using #Recycled Materials on Wood to the museum art/book/antique shop where I sell my stuff in China
Materials: Painted board with mechanical and domestic recycled items (metal, plastic, textile elements)
#art #recycle #reuse #eastcoastkin #artyear

A person sitting indoors holds up a small handmade robot artwork in front of their face, obscuring it. The robot piece is colorful with buttons, patterns, and antenna-like rods. The person wears a white T-shirt with the word “LENNON” and an image of John Lennon on it, along with bracelets and a wristwatch. The background shows a room filled with art, books, and framed pictures.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

Miao - artwork for sale. #art #artist #artwork #cat #cats #caturday

A bright, modern living room with light wood floors and white walls. A framed artwork hangs on the wall, showing a colorful cat painted in orange and red with blue paws and nose. The word “MIAO” is written above the cat, and a Chinese character appears below it. A wooden chair with an orange cushion and white pillow sits beside a small round table with a plant and a cup. Natural light enters from a nearby window

QR Code to view artwork on the website and purchase said art work

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

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what makes a young man grieve
he grieves to see his temples white
besides white what makes him grieve
he grieves to see the day crowd near
he goes to dwell on T’ai Shan
he’s sent to stay on Pei Mang
how do I bear to speak these words
these words hurt an old man
#Hanshan #ColdMountain #poem

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

#stunday We met this itinerant bee keeper in the mountains of Anhui Province, China. He travelled around with his hives on a lorry, following the flowers, he was delightful, the honey was delicious and I also got stung by a friendly bee. #China #SavetheBees #bees

A field in the Anhui Mountains, China, filled with rows of wooden beehives arranged in neat grids. A white tent and blue barrels sit to one side, with solar panels leaning nearby. In the background, green and yellow crops stretch toward a line of low houses and trees under clear daylight.

A man standing inside a simple wooden shelter in the Anhui Mountains, China. He is wearing a light green shirt and holding a clear plastic jar filled with golden honey, pointing to the lid. Sunlight shines through the open doorway behind him, illuminating hanging clothes and basic household items in the dim interior.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

My wife tells me my painting looks like a self-portrait - who am I to argue? #SelfPortraitSunday

#art #artyear #Eastcoastkin

Framed abstract portrait of a brightly colored face wearing a gold crown, split into pink and orange halves with wide yellow eyes and expressive brushstrokes in a Neo-Expressionist style.

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 3d

I'm reading Kevin Rowland's autobiography, I was never a fan of Dexys MR but it was 99p on Kindle. He comes across as a bit of a twat, indecisive, no doubt people liked his tunes, but not a nice man in his youth I think. It's an honest book (maybe)

#Music #book #review

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Dexy s Midnight Runners Geno TOTP 1980 HD

YouTube video by RVOLUTION TV

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 4d

I only found Ren very recently he is very talented.

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 4d

This Saturday morning with the sun streaming through the window (The temp is still hovering around the early 30°C (86°F) here in Wenzhou China, but I noticed the light through the pens as I was putting my new present to myself away. #art #artist #artyear #EastCoastKin My #studio (i.e.the spare room)

Close-up of four Mont Marte markers in shades of blue and green standing upright in a black fabric holder, illuminated by natural light from a nearby window in an artist’s studio.

A black Mont Marte marker case filled with colorful markers arranged in neat rows on a paint-splattered studio table, with art supplies and brushes blurred in the background.

Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 4d

Good Morning America, How Are Ya?

Have a good day

#Music
#NoKings

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King Of The Road - Roger Miller 4K-HD 1965 {Stereo}

YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine

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Rob Burton @trebornotrub.bsky.social · 4d

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Cold Mountain Road is aloof
Cold Gorge Shore is unfriendly
birds chatter away
nobody else it’s dead
gusts of wind turn my face
flurries of snow bury me
day after day I don’t see the sun
year after year I don’t know spring
#Hanshan #coldmountain #chinese #poetry #poet #poem #china

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