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Mikafino
@mikafino.bsky.social
· Sep 24
I have a idea for a series of figurative paintings, and I started working through it. I commissioned @maggmack.bsky.social for a set of poses, and the first study is here, a figure at dawn.
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
Doing 16 hours at the park today. I’ll earn today the cost of Propagation class in the spring.
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Doing 16 hours at the park today. I’ll earn today the cost of Propagation class in the spring.
Doing 16 hours at the park today. I’ll earn today the cost of Propagation class in the spring.
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Doing 16 hours at the park today. I’ll earn today the cost of Propagation class in the spring.
Yesterday the park had so many sparrows, juncos and others, today three hawks have visited. This is a Cooper’s Hawk.
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yesterday the park had so many sparrows, juncos and others, today three hawks have visited. This is a Cooper’s Hawk.
Progress shot on this triplet of @maggmack.bsky.social.
Slow going on this one.
Slow going on this one.
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Progress shot on this triplet of @maggmack.bsky.social.
Slow going on this one.
Slow going on this one.
Sunrise in Brooklyn had some magic today
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Sunrise in Brooklyn had some magic today
moving this project into paint
November 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
moving this project into paint
Smooth Sumac looking good on Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Smooth Sumac looking good on Halloween.
Three Graces study, charcoal and colored pencil.
Model is @maggmack.bsky.social
Model is @maggmack.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Three Graces study, charcoal and colored pencil.
Model is @maggmack.bsky.social
Model is @maggmack.bsky.social
Three Graces study in charcoal and colored pencil
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Three Graces study in charcoal and colored pencil
I finally made the pilgrimage to Storm King, and it was good.
Di Suvero, Lin, Goldsworthy, Grosvenor works in these photos.
10/10 wet autumn day.
Di Suvero, Lin, Goldsworthy, Grosvenor works in these photos.
10/10 wet autumn day.
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I finally made the pilgrimage to Storm King, and it was good.
Di Suvero, Lin, Goldsworthy, Grosvenor works in these photos.
10/10 wet autumn day.
Di Suvero, Lin, Goldsworthy, Grosvenor works in these photos.
10/10 wet autumn day.
People don’t quit jobs they quit bad mangers - finally understand that maxim, my goodness, it’s intolerable to have one’s life controlled by someone who lacks critical thinking skills.
October 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
People don’t quit jobs they quit bad mangers - finally understand that maxim, my goodness, it’s intolerable to have one’s life controlled by someone who lacks critical thinking skills.
Red Maple leaf in front of an Andy Goldsworthy wall.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Red Maple leaf in front of an Andy Goldsworthy wall.
Hello from the other side.
Juniper has to be kept separate from our other cats because she is so territorial.
Juniper has to be kept separate from our other cats because she is so territorial.
October 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hello from the other side.
Juniper has to be kept separate from our other cats because she is so territorial.
Juniper has to be kept separate from our other cats because she is so territorial.
October 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A Red Tailed Hawk in the morning, a rat at the end, and a mockingbird commenting.
#oilpainting #natureismetal
#oilpainting #natureismetal
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A Red Tailed Hawk in the morning, a rat at the end, and a mockingbird commenting.
#oilpainting #natureismetal
#oilpainting #natureismetal
Spinal landscape
I think about my vertebrae on hiking trips and always wanted to fit a spine in a big space.
I think about my vertebrae on hiking trips and always wanted to fit a spine in a big space.
October 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Spinal landscape
I think about my vertebrae on hiking trips and always wanted to fit a spine in a big space.
I think about my vertebrae on hiking trips and always wanted to fit a spine in a big space.
Old Rag and Nicholson Hollow in Shenandoah.
#oilpainting
#oilpainting
September 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Old Rag and Nicholson Hollow in Shenandoah.
#oilpainting
#oilpainting
An evening walk on the beach gave some good weather. Incredible 360 clouds, sun, storms, and what looked like the gates to heaven.
September 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An evening walk on the beach gave some good weather. Incredible 360 clouds, sun, storms, and what looked like the gates to heaven.
I have a idea for a series of figurative paintings, and I started working through it. I commissioned @maggmack.bsky.social for a set of poses, and the first study is here, a figure at dawn.
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I have a idea for a series of figurative paintings, and I started working through it. I commissioned @maggmack.bsky.social for a set of poses, and the first study is here, a figure at dawn.
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
#figurepainting #figurativeart #painter
I’ve started a new series of figure work. This is the first in progress.
September 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’ve started a new series of figure work. This is the first in progress.
A Blue Heron has been visiting my park in the morning, an enormous span of grace.
September 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A Blue Heron has been visiting my park in the morning, an enormous span of grace.
Tidied up the what-can-survive-indoors ongoing experiment.
September 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Tidied up the what-can-survive-indoors ongoing experiment.
I haven’t done figure work in over a year. Looks like I can still draw.
September 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I haven’t done figure work in over a year. Looks like I can still draw.