Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
@swordfernstudios.bsky.social
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!
🛒🛍️ https://swordfernstudios.company.site
Obsessed with fungi, & noticing the little things that make life wonderful. Texture & details make me happy!
🛒🛍️ https://swordfernstudios.company.site
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mossy mushroom checkpoint.
🌱🌱🌱🍄🟫🌱🌱🌱🍄🌱🌱🌱
Show me your moss!
This one includes a mini mossy mushroom paintings as well. Trying to stoke myself up for painting today! Send me some inspiration!
🌱🌱🌱🍄🟫🌱🌱🌱🍄🌱🌱🌱
Show me your moss!
This one includes a mini mossy mushroom paintings as well. Trying to stoke myself up for painting today! Send me some inspiration!
November 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mossy mushroom checkpoint.
🌱🌱🌱🍄🟫🌱🌱🌱🍄🌱🌱🌱
Show me your moss!
This one includes a mini mossy mushroom paintings as well. Trying to stoke myself up for painting today! Send me some inspiration!
🌱🌱🌱🍄🟫🌱🌱🌱🍄🌱🌱🌱
Show me your moss!
This one includes a mini mossy mushroom paintings as well. Trying to stoke myself up for painting today! Send me some inspiration!
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
November 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
Today is #SecondhandSunday! Support resellers, highlight the benefits of #thrifting, and make secondhand your first choice this holiday season.
Vintage, thrifted, and #secondhand items can make the perfect gift.
Find more secondhand gift-giving tips and tricks here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pAK5Yk
Vintage, thrifted, and #secondhand items can make the perfect gift.
Find more secondhand gift-giving tips and tricks here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pAK5Yk
November 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today is #SecondhandSunday! Support resellers, highlight the benefits of #thrifting, and make secondhand your first choice this holiday season.
Vintage, thrifted, and #secondhand items can make the perfect gift.
Find more secondhand gift-giving tips and tricks here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pAK5Yk
Vintage, thrifted, and #secondhand items can make the perfect gift.
Find more secondhand gift-giving tips and tricks here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pAK5Yk
Thank you to folks who have shared about my shop being up and running again! I’ve been dealing with early winter blues AND I ran out of my adhd meds before the holiday, creating a perfect storm of executive dysfunction.
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Thank you to folks who have shared about my shop being up and running again! I’ve been dealing with early winter blues AND I ran out of my adhd meds before the holiday, creating a perfect storm of executive dysfunction.
🚨My shop is up & running again.
My usps account unsynced, not allowing for check out. Oh, & it was down for WEEKS! I had no idea until someone messaged me. Part of why I had zero sales yesterday. Info of who couldn’t check out is behind another paywall. So I have to spread the word that it’s fixed!
My usps account unsynced, not allowing for check out. Oh, & it was down for WEEKS! I had no idea until someone messaged me. Part of why I had zero sales yesterday. Info of who couldn’t check out is behind another paywall. So I have to spread the word that it’s fixed!
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🚨My shop is up & running again.
My usps account unsynced, not allowing for check out. Oh, & it was down for WEEKS! I had no idea until someone messaged me. Part of why I had zero sales yesterday. Info of who couldn’t check out is behind another paywall. So I have to spread the word that it’s fixed!
My usps account unsynced, not allowing for check out. Oh, & it was down for WEEKS! I had no idea until someone messaged me. Part of why I had zero sales yesterday. Info of who couldn’t check out is behind another paywall. So I have to spread the word that it’s fixed!
My favorite vibe: Moody forest mushroom foraging. 😌
Porcini are a favorite to pick, and to illustrate! I’m so drawn to all the texture and detail.
Amanita Muscaria are high up on the list of favorites to draw and paint as well. 🤓
Porcini are a favorite to pick, and to illustrate! I’m so drawn to all the texture and detail.
Amanita Muscaria are high up on the list of favorites to draw and paint as well. 🤓
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My favorite vibe: Moody forest mushroom foraging. 😌
Porcini are a favorite to pick, and to illustrate! I’m so drawn to all the texture and detail.
Amanita Muscaria are high up on the list of favorites to draw and paint as well. 🤓
Porcini are a favorite to pick, and to illustrate! I’m so drawn to all the texture and detail.
Amanita Muscaria are high up on the list of favorites to draw and paint as well. 🤓
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me, when i’m running late and keep having to run back inside to grab another thing i forgot because i’m trying to leave in a hurry
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
me, when i’m running late and keep having to run back inside to grab another thing i forgot because i’m trying to leave in a hurry
Mushrooms, frogs, toads, small critters, and mossy forest scenes.
Mushroomcore galore! 🍄🖤
Mushroomcore galore! 🍄🖤
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Mushrooms, frogs, toads, small critters, and mossy forest scenes.
Mushroomcore galore! 🍄🖤
Mushroomcore galore! 🍄🖤
I’m outside on Black Friday, like foraging or a hike. I’ve got many pans in the fire this year so I’ll be in my studio painting, printing, shipping, etc.
Luckily most of my indoor activities include recreating something from outside to keep me grounded.
Like these prototype mushroom ornaments!
Luckily most of my indoor activities include recreating something from outside to keep me grounded.
Like these prototype mushroom ornaments!
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’m outside on Black Friday, like foraging or a hike. I’ve got many pans in the fire this year so I’ll be in my studio painting, printing, shipping, etc.
Luckily most of my indoor activities include recreating something from outside to keep me grounded.
Like these prototype mushroom ornaments!
Luckily most of my indoor activities include recreating something from outside to keep me grounded.
Like these prototype mushroom ornaments!
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
The holidays remind us that it need not be a moment of exceptional catastrophe to offer others a little help. https://to.pbs.org/3Eusuvh
7 easy ways to give back this holiday season
As the holidays approach, we look at some simple ways to contribute to charitable efforts in your community and bring others a little cheer.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The holidays remind us that it need not be a moment of exceptional catastrophe to offer others a little help. https://to.pbs.org/3Eusuvh
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More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting
More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Oh, to be a snail. Enjoying a shaggy mane mushroom snack, surrounded by trees, beargrass, & moss.
I’ve had an interesting love/hate relationship w/ this piece. I haven’t given it the love it deserves! 🐌🍄✨
#watercolorart #botanicalillustration #snails #originalart #animalart #wildlifeart
I’ve had an interesting love/hate relationship w/ this piece. I haven’t given it the love it deserves! 🐌🍄✨
#watercolorart #botanicalillustration #snails #originalart #animalart #wildlifeart
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Oh, to be a snail. Enjoying a shaggy mane mushroom snack, surrounded by trees, beargrass, & moss.
I’ve had an interesting love/hate relationship w/ this piece. I haven’t given it the love it deserves! 🐌🍄✨
#watercolorart #botanicalillustration #snails #originalart #animalart #wildlifeart
I’ve had an interesting love/hate relationship w/ this piece. I haven’t given it the love it deserves! 🐌🍄✨
#watercolorart #botanicalillustration #snails #originalart #animalart #wildlifeart
I’m so tired of seeing Ai EVERYWHERE on socials.🤮
I went Facebook to check on my business page. First thing I see is an ad for marketing for small craft businesses. It’s clearly using an Ai photo of a lady at a craft fair looking overwhelmed. It’s also so obvious that it’s Ai. I can’t stand it! 🤣😭
I went Facebook to check on my business page. First thing I see is an ad for marketing for small craft businesses. It’s clearly using an Ai photo of a lady at a craft fair looking overwhelmed. It’s also so obvious that it’s Ai. I can’t stand it! 🤣😭
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’m so tired of seeing Ai EVERYWHERE on socials.🤮
I went Facebook to check on my business page. First thing I see is an ad for marketing for small craft businesses. It’s clearly using an Ai photo of a lady at a craft fair looking overwhelmed. It’s also so obvious that it’s Ai. I can’t stand it! 🤣😭
I went Facebook to check on my business page. First thing I see is an ad for marketing for small craft businesses. It’s clearly using an Ai photo of a lady at a craft fair looking overwhelmed. It’s also so obvious that it’s Ai. I can’t stand it! 🤣😭
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Throwback to this coastal mossy Amanita Muscaria mushroom scene from last November.
I could share a mossy mushroom pic every single day and never run out of images. It also makes my brain happy seeing and sharing them. 😅
Do you have a favorite mossy mushroom picture?!
I could share a mossy mushroom pic every single day and never run out of images. It also makes my brain happy seeing and sharing them. 😅
Do you have a favorite mossy mushroom picture?!
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Throwback to this coastal mossy Amanita Muscaria mushroom scene from last November.
I could share a mossy mushroom pic every single day and never run out of images. It also makes my brain happy seeing and sharing them. 😅
Do you have a favorite mossy mushroom picture?!
I could share a mossy mushroom pic every single day and never run out of images. It also makes my brain happy seeing and sharing them. 😅
Do you have a favorite mossy mushroom picture?!
New mushroom gift tags are out now! The textured matte paper elevates the look of these cheerful mushy tags.
Please support artists/small businesses directly if you can!
Recap: Fancy gift tags. Buy from creatives! Support local always, my friends! Love ya 😘
#holidaygift #mushroomart #fungi
Please support artists/small businesses directly if you can!
Recap: Fancy gift tags. Buy from creatives! Support local always, my friends! Love ya 😘
#holidaygift #mushroomart #fungi
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
New mushroom gift tags are out now! The textured matte paper elevates the look of these cheerful mushy tags.
Please support artists/small businesses directly if you can!
Recap: Fancy gift tags. Buy from creatives! Support local always, my friends! Love ya 😘
#holidaygift #mushroomart #fungi
Please support artists/small businesses directly if you can!
Recap: Fancy gift tags. Buy from creatives! Support local always, my friends! Love ya 😘
#holidaygift #mushroomart #fungi
I made mushroom gift tags! Great for any time of the year. ;)
Does anyone else love wrapping gifts? It’s almost meditative. I was BUMMED when I had a crisp edge on this box & then had to shift the paper leaving a line.
I’ll finish up another batch & add them to my shops tomorrow.
#gift #mushrooms
Does anyone else love wrapping gifts? It’s almost meditative. I was BUMMED when I had a crisp edge on this box & then had to shift the paper leaving a line.
I’ll finish up another batch & add them to my shops tomorrow.
#gift #mushrooms
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I made mushroom gift tags! Great for any time of the year. ;)
Does anyone else love wrapping gifts? It’s almost meditative. I was BUMMED when I had a crisp edge on this box & then had to shift the paper leaving a line.
I’ll finish up another batch & add them to my shops tomorrow.
#gift #mushrooms
Does anyone else love wrapping gifts? It’s almost meditative. I was BUMMED when I had a crisp edge on this box & then had to shift the paper leaving a line.
I’ll finish up another batch & add them to my shops tomorrow.
#gift #mushrooms
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Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
Happy Holidays! 40% OFF ALL Haymarket Books
Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
For one-stop shopping, check out our eleven curated gift bundles: each includes 5 books for $5...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our Holiday Sale is here early this year! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% Off through Friday, January 2nd!
Milwaukie, Oregon folks! Here til 4pm today, come through!
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Milwaukie, Oregon folks! Here til 4pm today, come through!
Portland, Milwaukie, & Clackamas Oregon folks:
Find me at the Lewelling Elementary Holiday Market tmw! A great opportunity to support small businesses, the school, & get some holiday shopping out of the way!
🎁 Saturday Nov. 22nd
🎉 9am-4pm
🌲 5325 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
#pdx #shopsmall
Find me at the Lewelling Elementary Holiday Market tmw! A great opportunity to support small businesses, the school, & get some holiday shopping out of the way!
🎁 Saturday Nov. 22nd
🎉 9am-4pm
🌲 5325 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
#pdx #shopsmall
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Portland, Milwaukie, & Clackamas Oregon folks:
Find me at the Lewelling Elementary Holiday Market tmw! A great opportunity to support small businesses, the school, & get some holiday shopping out of the way!
🎁 Saturday Nov. 22nd
🎉 9am-4pm
🌲 5325 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
#pdx #shopsmall
Find me at the Lewelling Elementary Holiday Market tmw! A great opportunity to support small businesses, the school, & get some holiday shopping out of the way!
🎁 Saturday Nov. 22nd
🎉 9am-4pm
🌲 5325 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
#pdx #shopsmall
My office/studio space:
a man singing into a microphone with the words a little bit of everything all of the time below him
ALT: a man singing into a microphone with the words a little bit of everything all of the time below him
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November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
My office/studio space:
The sunrise was so pretty! It seemed like the colors lasted a little longer than usual as well, very gradually changing.
I’ll be prepping for a holiday market most of the day.
Wish me luck!
#sunrise #smallbusiness
I’ll be prepping for a holiday market most of the day.
Wish me luck!
#sunrise #smallbusiness
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The sunrise was so pretty! It seemed like the colors lasted a little longer than usual as well, very gradually changing.
I’ll be prepping for a holiday market most of the day.
Wish me luck!
#sunrise #smallbusiness
I’ll be prepping for a holiday market most of the day.
Wish me luck!
#sunrise #smallbusiness
In the midst of a couple gallery paintings, a side quest emerges from the woodwork. A Boletus fibrillosus begins to appear!
Boletus are a favorite mushroom of mine, both for picking and illustrating. 🍄🟫🧺✨
Plus, i’ve gotta have a lil project to keep me sane while troubleshooting printer issues. #art
Boletus are a favorite mushroom of mine, both for picking and illustrating. 🍄🟫🧺✨
Plus, i’ve gotta have a lil project to keep me sane while troubleshooting printer issues. #art
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In the midst of a couple gallery paintings, a side quest emerges from the woodwork. A Boletus fibrillosus begins to appear!
Boletus are a favorite mushroom of mine, both for picking and illustrating. 🍄🟫🧺✨
Plus, i’ve gotta have a lil project to keep me sane while troubleshooting printer issues. #art
Boletus are a favorite mushroom of mine, both for picking and illustrating. 🍄🟫🧺✨
Plus, i’ve gotta have a lil project to keep me sane while troubleshooting printer issues. #art
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