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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios

@swordfernstudios.bsky.social

1.3K followers 220 following 580 posts

Artist | War-ravaged Portland. Painter, forager, photo industry freelancer, & creative. Obsessed with fungi, & noticing the little things that make life wonderful. Texture & details make me happy!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 11h

Looks like an admirable bolete. Nice shot!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 12h

Love that spot! Haven’t been in years!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 12h

There are some monster mushrooms brewing out there! Some large chanterelles found in Mt. Hood National Forest recently.

#mushrooms #mushroomforaging #foraging #mycology

Ground level viewpoint of two large golden mushrooms with frilly caps growing up out of the forest duff.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 22h

Absolute insanity.

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 22h

Thank you :)

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 22h

Interesting. Thanks! You too :)

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 23h

I want one! I bet the birds love your yard 😍😍

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 23h

Links to the ol’ shop, if you’d wish to support an artist (so that I don’t starve.)

Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com

My Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site

SwordFernStudios - Etsy

Shop Original art & illustration. by SwordFernStudios located in Portland, Oregon.

swordfernstudios.etsy.com

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 23h

Oh f*ck, it’s Toad Tuesday.

Well, here’s a Western Toad Watercolor Illustration for ya.

#art #toad #frog #nature #natureart #artsky #watercolor

Close-up view of a vibrant colored toad art print. The toad, with its intricate details and realistic texture, is depicted sitting on a bed of bright yellow-green moss against a light blue sky. The artwork is framed by a white border, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. The print showcases a detailed rendering of the toad's skin, highlighting its unique markings and textures. The print is for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and those seeking unique home decor

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

The OR coast is a mushroom hunters dream. Whether you're picking coastal porcini & chanterelle, enjoying wandering trails, or pursuing the funkier fungal finds.

The dreamiest places are often found off the beaten path.

Coastal Amanita
Pastel on Pastelmat
11 x 15 inches

#art #natureart #mycology

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

I would love to go there some day, I’ve never been.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

The boyz.

Please ignore all those cords, I’m reorganizing, some day. 😂

#cats #graycats #catofbluesky

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

So true!!!

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

Wolverine is like a bucket list animal to see in the wild! That’s so cool!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day today & every day.

Check out this website & interactive map to understand whose land we are occupying. W/more links from there to learn more about each of the tribes in your area. native-land.ca

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 1d

Still so cool to me! I’ve seen a badger but I didn’t get a photo.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! The mushrooms in the forest really stood out to me one day and I decided I needed to paint the moment.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 2d

If you happen to see one and get a photo I’d love to see it. I would like to do a whole series on mustelids, they’re all so sassy and interesting! 😅

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Your Maker Market just opened! We’re here at White Owl in PDX til 8pm! 🍻 21+

📍1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 4d

Also, thanks for answering. Wasn’t sure anyone would respond to this. Lol

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 4d

Yep. Folks are either tuned out, or they’re tuned in & being spoon fed lies. Frustratingly, ppl who hate PDX know it’s a lie & justify by saying “well, homeless people” as if that isn’t a problem in every major US city. How does homeless folks *existing* justify sending in the national guard? Wild 🤦🏼‍♀️

Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 4d

Folks from other places. Y’all know that the news about Portland is false, right? The stories that the city is a burning hellhole?

Lies.

US media is complicit for pedaling the lies, even showing video clips from other countries to fit the narrative.

Their lies WILL bring harm to PDX.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 4d

Mushroom foraging is just adult treasure hunting.

CHANGE MY MIND!

Took a trip to the coast to pick some porcini! Needs more rain to get really productive but they’re still coming up in the Pacific Northwest. Magical lil things. ☺️

#mushrooms #PNW

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 5d

The Freedom Frogs of Portland are multiplying. It’s beautiful.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks! It’s definitely different every year here as well, depending on rain.