Rebecca Sandford-Smith
@muddywatersthedog.bsky.social
Artist, public school teacher in San Francisco. Swivels head looking at plants while walking. I love learning and trying new crafts and skills and seeing the work that others do. Email [email protected] for art-related inquiries 💛💙
Pinned
I’ll be done with the mural today somehow. It feels very odd- like reading an engaging and (very) long book and then getting to the end…
Sigh- first tag on the mural. Gonna cover it up ASAP after work 😣
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Sigh- first tag on the mural. Gonna cover it up ASAP after work 😣
Weekend bouquet action 💐💛🩷
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Weekend bouquet action 💐💛🩷
#tbt A throwback acrylic painting from 2012ish when we were living in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in SF. My home ground for more than a decade!
September 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#tbt A throwback acrylic painting from 2012ish when we were living in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in SF. My home ground for more than a decade!
Largest dahlia of the season so far! Kind of giving 🍳 🤍💛
September 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Largest dahlia of the season so far! Kind of giving 🍳 🤍💛
This unfinished painting has just been hanging out since almost last year, when the neighborhood mural project arose and took over all my painting time. I’m finally getting back to it though! Acrylic on canvas- “The Portola, San Francisco”
September 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This unfinished painting has just been hanging out since almost last year, when the neighborhood mural project arose and took over all my painting time. I’m finally getting back to it though! Acrylic on canvas- “The Portola, San Francisco”
Throwback Thursday- A painting of Shelby, Ohio from September 2012- still on the easel.
September 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Throwback Thursday- A painting of Shelby, Ohio from September 2012- still on the easel.
Flowers for Labor Day 💐
September 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Flowers for Labor Day 💐
Sundaes for Sunday 🌞1/2 “Two for Thiebaud” series- acrylic on canvas, 2015
August 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Sundaes for Sunday 🌞1/2 “Two for Thiebaud” series- acrylic on canvas, 2015
Coyote checking out the mural this morning!
August 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Coyote checking out the mural this morning!
Forward mending progress! It’s strangely addictive to repair sweater holes-
August 26, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Forward mending progress! It’s strangely addictive to repair sweater holes-
How Muddy does relaxing 😆
August 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
How Muddy does relaxing 😆
I’ve been entrusted with mending my husband’s old Navy sweater, lots of work on the one hand, but so much space to practice on the other. I have never figured out Swiss darning previously, but something last night just clicked! It will get neater with time, but I’m still kind of proud of myself-
August 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I’ve been entrusted with mending my husband’s old Navy sweater, lots of work on the one hand, but so much space to practice on the other. I have never figured out Swiss darning previously, but something last night just clicked! It will get neater with time, but I’m still kind of proud of myself-
For the first time in 4 years, all 4 rose bushes are blooming in harmony! 💛❤️💜🩷
August 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
For the first time in 4 years, all 4 rose bushes are blooming in harmony! 💛❤️💜🩷
It’s #Thursday again, so here’s another #throwback - this one is an SF street scene done in acrylic on canvas in 2017.
August 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It’s #Thursday again, so here’s another #throwback - this one is an SF street scene done in acrylic on canvas in 2017.
An abundant haul for a Sunday #bouquet ! This has been my best summer for flowers in the yard since we moved here- almost everything has thrived this season!
August 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
An abundant haul for a Sunday #bouquet ! This has been my best summer for flowers in the yard since we moved here- almost everything has thrived this season!
Some of the current backyard blooms 💛
August 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Some of the current backyard blooms 💛
Here’s a view off the back patio from the house where my gramma used to live. Acrylic on canvas, 2017. #throwbackthursday
August 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here’s a view off the back patio from the house where my gramma used to live. Acrylic on canvas, 2017. #throwbackthursday
Chilling and grilling in the back yard with Mr. Mud
August 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Chilling and grilling in the back yard with Mr. Mud
Group reading session
August 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Group reading session
Graceful and demure as ever he is
August 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Graceful and demure as ever he is
Gorgeous volunteer Mirabilis, and a lovely Dahlia that is about to go off! #bloomscrolling
July 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Gorgeous volunteer Mirabilis, and a lovely Dahlia that is about to go off! #bloomscrolling
I never had 500 followers at the old twitter- I think I was too anxious to post on there. But I’m finding that #Buesky is different! I feel comfortable here! 💙 To celebrate, here is a painting of Muddy Waters from 2015 :)
July 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I never had 500 followers at the old twitter- I think I was too anxious to post on there. But I’m finding that #Buesky is different! I feel comfortable here! 💙 To celebrate, here is a painting of Muddy Waters from 2015 :)
Subtle sashiko embellishment of this western denim button up I want to try to wear more.
July 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Subtle sashiko embellishment of this western denim button up I want to try to wear more.
A very Muddy good morning to one and all!
July 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A very Muddy good morning to one and all!