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Michael C

@mdchesnutartist.bsky.social

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Artist in Burbank, CA. Gay, over 50, Liberal, creative, mostly harmless. I try to be nice to everyone but recent developments make me have to protect myself. Proselytizers, right-wingers, etc will be blocked. If this is you, block me. We won’t vibe.

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · 20d

One of my all time favorites!

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Sep 16

More from #Encinitas morning walk.

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Sep 16

From my morning walk in Encinitas.
I miss living here.

A state in Cardiff by the Sea known locally as “The Kook.”
Sometimes the kids dress him up in fun costumes.

One of my favorite places on Earth, even when it’s foggy. Swami’s Overlook.

Me At Swami’s Overlook in my cute blue hat

The Self Realization Center. Locally called “Swami’s”

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Sep 7

Baked some home baked burger buns today. Made use of the new bun making tin.
Of course that means burgers for dinner.
So good with those Vidalia onions on.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jul 5

#BlueSkyArtShow #sideways
#Chopsticks across a #Sushi plate with remaining drops of sauce. #monochromatic

Chopsticks across an empty sushi plate with remaining drops of sauce. In a blue, monochromatic color scheme.

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · Jun 30

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday July 5, 2025
Theme is #Sideways

Any art, any skill level, anything that fits.

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#art #artists #photography #painting #drawing #sketching #pottery #poetry #fibercraft #quilting #sculpture #streetart

Photo of an acrobatic plane flying up side down trailing smoke through the sky with text that reads:
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday July 5, 2025 The theme is #Sideways.
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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 28

#BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside
The #BonnevilleSaltFlats in Utah after a snowfall. The snow had melted into a giant lake a couple of inches deep. This was one of those right place, right time shots.
#landscapephotography #naturephotography #blackandwhitephotography #reflections #mountains

I was driving from Denver to San Jose and stopped in Salt Lake City. It snowed overnight. In the morning, as I passed the Bonneville Salt Flats, I saw that the snow had melted into a shallow shimmering lake out to the horizon. I pulled into the vista point stop and quickly snapped a pic. I turned it into a black and white image to enhance the amazing reflection of the hills in the water.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 28

#FloralFriday
I took this photo at the #tulip fields in Woodland, WA. The variety is called Esta Bonita. Quite so.
#tulips #flowerphotography #naturephotography

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 23

A #ladybug on a lemon tree leaf for #macromonday.
#insects #naturephotography

A macro photo of a ladybug on a limón tree leaf.

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · Jun 23

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday June 28, 2025
The theme is #GetOutside

Use our feed to keep track
Use both tags to be included

Let's see your nature shots, street life, etc,
#photography #drawing #painting #sketching #fiberarts #poetry #writing whatever you have. More info in the comments.

Photo of a daisy with water droplets on the petals with the text over it:
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday June 28, 2025
#GetOutside is the theme
Any art, any skill level, all welcome
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Photo: @mangled.me

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 23

I found this video fascinating.
The care given to preserving traditional methods and standards of quality are highlighted.
However, some of the new methods of reclaiming waste and pollution are hopeful.
**Warning**
Some ancient methods may trouble modern viewers.

youtu.be/M2v7HFTXdak?...

10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Supplies | So Expensive | Business Insider Marathon

YouTube video by Business Insider

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 21

Just tried a new to me restaurant while visiting my dad in #encinitas.
Currently named #forchettaboutit soon to have a new name under the new owners. We loved it! Support these folks trying to provide #pizza and #italianfood with more fresh and handmade items.
See alt text in photo for full review.

Forchettaboutit

Random find on Yelp. We had no idea this place was even here.
So very glad we tried it!
It took a bit of time from order to table, but that's because it's made to order and not pre made.
We're only talking about 20 minutes even so.
My meatball sandwich was fantastic! The bread is soft inside and crunchy, crusty outside. Meatballs are tender and hearty. The sauce is bright and fresh, not over seasoned, and has big chunks of tomato and garlic.
I mopped up every bit of the sauce. I NEVER do this! It was so good, I didn't want to leave any behind.
My dad loved the pizza and commented on the sauce too.
I spoke to the new owner, who served us. They just took over and have started making changes to the menu in favor of more fresh and handmade items. There will also be a name change coming soon.
I sure do hope this takes off for them so they can keep the fresh made format.
It really does make a difference.
The look of the place fits in with what you expect of a little beach community. A bit rough, but open, friendly, and clean.
As long as the food stays this good, l'd bring a stool and tv tray with me.

I'll make a point of coming back each time I visit and I wish the young new owners the best. They have a winner here if they keep the vision.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 21

#BlueSkyArtShow #narrow
From the lobby floor of the #BradburyBuilding in #LosAngeles. Featured in many films, notably in Blade Runner.

Looking up at the glass roof from the Lobby of the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles.

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · Jun 16

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday June 21, 2025
The theme is #Narrow

Let's see your trails, staircases, streams, hallways, windows, any interpretation, any art that fits, any skill level. More info in comments.
#photography #painting #art #poetry #drawing #sketching #watercolor #fiberarts

Photo of a narrow outdoor passageway between two stone buildings, one side in bright sunlight and the other in shadow with text over it.

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday June 21, 2025
The theme is #Narrow
Interpret as broadly as you like

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Hold your posts till SATURDAY

Photo: @yredknap.bsky.social

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 14

While I do vote in every election, I admit to feeling the hopelessness myself.
No more. This has inspired me to get involved somehow, even at the local level.
I want government to function the way it was designed.
It doesn’t improve my life to punish honest people trying to do their best.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 14

I’m inspired to see that #nokings has presented a reminder to all of us that we have a powerful voice if united in our message.
We pay them to represent ALL of us, not to rule over us. Too many of us gave into the exhaustion of the last decade of the hate messaging. Rest time is over. Get involved.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 14

Sorry to hear that.
It’s happening in so many places. My favorite little supply store has less inventory every time I go.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 14

For #BlueSkyArtShow this week, I debated how to interpret the theme of #joy.
I took a view from my morning walk of the sun rising and turned it into a painting using a new (to me) technique.
“The 5 at Sunrise” 2019. My first acrylic painting.
Joy in the walk, the view, the painting, the learning.

On my early morning walks when I lived in Encinitas, I snapped a picture of the sun rising over the highway.
A few months later, I was taking a class to learn some techniques for acrylic painting.
I decided to put what I learned to use in my first real acrylic painting.
I still have more practicing to do, but I think I captured the colors and the drama of the sky and the activity of the highway.
Overall, I was pleased with the result.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 14

Me too. I grew up in Denver and saw her at Red Rocks a few times. Many happy memories of those concerts.

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’ve been revisiting the old police procedural shows from the 60s and 70s.
Just finished an episode of Ironside.
I’m confident we’d be in a good place by minute 42. 😁
#ironside #RaymondBurr

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 11

#KaleidoscopeFun A good ol’ encherito from Taco Bell. My favorite as a kid in the 70s.
#kaleidoscopicphoto #encherito #oldschoolfastfood #kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscopic image based on a photo of the original encherito from Taco Bell in the 1970s.

Old advertisement featuring the original encherito from Taco Bell in the 1970s.
This photo was lifted from the internet.

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · Jun 9

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday June 14, 2025
The theme is #Joy
Interpret as broadly as you like

Any art that fits, any skill level
Pin the feed to follow along
Use both tags to be included
Hold your posts till SATURDAY

Share the link for the feed when you post
More info in the comments

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday June 14, 2025
The theme is #Joy
Any art that fits
Any skill level
Use our feed to follow along
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Photo: @lorettarobinson.bsky.social

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 8

Interesting perspective.
Luckily I survived their consumption.

Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 8

Got some baking in today while it’s not as hot outside.
I made a sandwich loaf and a rye loaf (pictured). It’s going to be a next level pb&j and egg salad sandwiches kind of week. 😁
#homemadebread #ryebread #homebaking

Homemade rye bread loaf with butter in the background

Top view with the slashes in the homemade rye bread loaf I made today.

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Michael C @mdchesnutartist.bsky.social · Jun 8

I appreciate seeing the progression of your works.
Fascinating to see how each artist approaches the vision.

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