Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist
@maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social
Artist who depicts human emotions through corvids and foxes. Deep thoughts that can take one down textured acrylic and ink rabbit holes.
www.maryjeanruhnke.com
www.maryjeanruhnke.com
Connecting crows in my latest work.
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Connecting crows in my latest work.
Bringing in pieces of the outdoors in for this one.
October 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Bringing in pieces of the outdoors in for this one.
I traveled to see my painting “The Weight of Your Stillness” hang in a museum — the lone crow among bright landscapes, holding space for grief in a room full of life.
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I traveled to see my painting “The Weight of Your Stillness” hang in a museum — the lone crow among bright landscapes, holding space for grief in a room full of life.
For people who adore crows - six crow babies hatched and are on my website! www.MaryJeanRuhnke.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For people who adore crows - six crow babies hatched and are on my website! www.MaryJeanRuhnke.com
“Let’s see what constellations we can find,” thought Fox.
August 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“Let’s see what constellations we can find,” thought Fox.
Bringing in some night pollinators among the huge white detura blooms.
August 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Bringing in some night pollinators among the huge white detura blooms.
🚨 LIMITED EDITION DROP 🚨
The next 10 orders will receive a FREE 9”x7” print of “Fall Dreaming” — professionally printed on Fine Art Velvet paper, signed and numbered by me. 🍂✨
This piece has never been released as a print. Buy any item from my website or Meta Shop to qualify.
The next 10 orders will receive a FREE 9”x7” print of “Fall Dreaming” — professionally printed on Fine Art Velvet paper, signed and numbered by me. 🍂✨
This piece has never been released as a print. Buy any item from my website or Meta Shop to qualify.
August 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
🚨 LIMITED EDITION DROP 🚨
The next 10 orders will receive a FREE 9”x7” print of “Fall Dreaming” — professionally printed on Fine Art Velvet paper, signed and numbered by me. 🍂✨
This piece has never been released as a print. Buy any item from my website or Meta Shop to qualify.
The next 10 orders will receive a FREE 9”x7” print of “Fall Dreaming” — professionally printed on Fine Art Velvet paper, signed and numbered by me. 🍂✨
This piece has never been released as a print. Buy any item from my website or Meta Shop to qualify.
The best thing to do after finishing a painting is to sit with it.
I watch the paint dry—literally & mentally.
In that stillness, the piece starts to speak.
Colors settle. Shapes shift meaning.
What felt finished starts to feel open again.
That’s where new ideas live—in the pause.
I watch the paint dry—literally & mentally.
In that stillness, the piece starts to speak.
Colors settle. Shapes shift meaning.
What felt finished starts to feel open again.
That’s where new ideas live—in the pause.
July 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The best thing to do after finishing a painting is to sit with it.
I watch the paint dry—literally & mentally.
In that stillness, the piece starts to speak.
Colors settle. Shapes shift meaning.
What felt finished starts to feel open again.
That’s where new ideas live—in the pause.
I watch the paint dry—literally & mentally.
In that stillness, the piece starts to speak.
Colors settle. Shapes shift meaning.
What felt finished starts to feel open again.
That’s where new ideas live—in the pause.
A special request came in for an exclusive limited edition run of prints for Flying Horse Gallery in Sisters, Oregon of “Moonlight Mischief”. Only ten 16”x20” prints will be available. $240 each. I’m embellishing them with variegated gold metal leaf.
July 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
A special request came in for an exclusive limited edition run of prints for Flying Horse Gallery in Sisters, Oregon of “Moonlight Mischief”. Only ten 16”x20” prints will be available. $240 each. I’m embellishing them with variegated gold metal leaf.
The protective powers of a mother are on full display in “I’ll Shelter You”. #motherhood #arttherapy #fox #foxpainting
June 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The protective powers of a mother are on full display in “I’ll Shelter You”. #motherhood #arttherapy #fox #foxpainting
I fluctuate between small and large works. I really don’t have a go-to size. My brain gets bored so changing sizes helps keep me interested. Sometimes the small ones inspire larger versions. These are a few of my latest small works.
June 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I fluctuate between small and large works. I really don’t have a go-to size. My brain gets bored so changing sizes helps keep me interested. Sometimes the small ones inspire larger versions. These are a few of my latest small works.
Subtle rainbow of colors in this adorable fox pup.
June 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Subtle rainbow of colors in this adorable fox pup.
I’m one of the 55 artists who have been selected for A Vision of Nature: American Women Artists exhibition at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Virginia starting October 3, 2025. 55 exceptional works were chosen out of 531 impressive entries.
June 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I’m one of the 55 artists who have been selected for A Vision of Nature: American Women Artists exhibition at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Virginia starting October 3, 2025. 55 exceptional works were chosen out of 531 impressive entries.
Thoughts of my children, taking a summer trip, and being fearless have been coming through in my latest small works.
June 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Thoughts of my children, taking a summer trip, and being fearless have been coming through in my latest small works.
“I’ll just be in your shadow,” said Kit.
May 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“I’ll just be in your shadow,” said Kit.
New items are now available on my website! I’m also running a collector promotion - buy 2 get a 3rd free through the month of May. Applies to all items.
April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New items are now available on my website! I’m also running a collector promotion - buy 2 get a 3rd free through the month of May. Applies to all items.
“The Weight Of Your Stillness” - a moment suspended in grief — a crow grieving the loss of its mate, unable to move forward from the place where its body rests. Devoted, the crow longs for time to stop. The stillness is heavy, the future seems blank.
April 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
“The Weight Of Your Stillness” - a moment suspended in grief — a crow grieving the loss of its mate, unable to move forward from the place where its body rests. Devoted, the crow longs for time to stop. The stillness is heavy, the future seems blank.
I created this work with love - the love I couldn’t give to my fur babies that crossed over the rainbow bridge in April. Animals bring so much joy and life to the world. This is “Happy Poppy”.
April 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I created this work with love - the love I couldn’t give to my fur babies that crossed over the rainbow bridge in April. Animals bring so much joy and life to the world. This is “Happy Poppy”.
She belongs among the wildflowers.
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
She belongs among the wildflowers.
Working into the evening for a change. My creativity peaks at night. How about yours?
April 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Working into the evening for a change. My creativity peaks at night. How about yours?
Creativity takes me through my sorrow.
April 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Creativity takes me through my sorrow.
Found this old frame at an estate sale and now my artwork is overflowing into it.
April 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Found this old frame at an estate sale and now my artwork is overflowing into it.
Bursting with florals and cuteness - spring is in the air…or is that the smell of fresh paint?
April 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Bursting with florals and cuteness - spring is in the air…or is that the smell of fresh paint?
Next two people to order on my website get a cute BONUS - plus one is framed. Add the print “Asleep” to your order to claim.
April 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Next two people to order on my website get a cute BONUS - plus one is framed. Add the print “Asleep” to your order to claim.
The seasons inspire creativity and it looks like spring on my easel.
April 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The seasons inspire creativity and it looks like spring on my easel.