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Angela Marie Morton
@angemmorton.bsky.social
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○ art & illustration
○ calm art for a busy world
○ portfolio, shop, blog, contact info:
linktr.ee/angelamariemorton

○ married to Michael Collins Morton:
@mcollinsmorton.bsky.social
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Took a neighborhood walk to clear my head. Had a much-needed quiet moment with this little creek. If you need 15 seconds of peace today, this is for you, my friend. 🫶🕊
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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When everything is chaotic and we are feeling frazzled, it is all the more important that we remember to slow down. I know it is hard. If it was easy, we would not need the reminder.

Here is a calming crane for your busy day, now available and on sale in my shop:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1750...
A brush pen drawing of a crane standing in water. There are reeds to the left. It is a black-and-white image. Art by me.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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My husband & I were looking through old photos recently. In the before times, we enjoyed taking trips & the one we took to Fort Bragg, CA was one of our faves. I took these photos one night at the beach across from our hotel. Hope you enjoy these sunset pics. No editing; this is what it looked like.
Sunset on the beach at Fort Bragg. Sun is in the back middle, sky has wisps of clouds, and large rocks are silhouetted on the left. The tide is out. Photo by me. Fort Bragg, CA. The sun is setting over the ocean. I took this photo standing between two large rock outcrops on the beach. Photo by me. Sunset Fort Bragg, CA. The sun is large, and the sky is orange. The ocean is calm, and there are several large rocks visible in the water. Photo by me. Sunset, Fort Bragg, CA. The sun is going down and is reflected in the ocean. Large rocks are seen on the left. Photo by me.
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Working on this simple little drawing today....
A pen and brush pen drawing in progress. A figure is walking (seen from the back), and there are several boats in the water in the background. Art by me.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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I do my best to live by the ethical principle of ahimsa (nonviolence, nonharming), despite its challenges. (If it was easy, it would not need to be a foundational principle of various Indian spiritual traditions, such as Buddhism.)

Wearing a respirator mask to avoid covid is ahimsa in action.
A photo of me in a checked coat and Flo Mask. I am in a public nature area, about to cross the bridge behind me.
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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On the easel today. It's the first of a series of 4 crane pieces featuring the same pair of red-crowned cranes through the seasons.
Cranes mate for life, and in Japan, they are seen as bearers of good fortune. The seasons and micro seasons are extremely important and are celebrated and honored. ❤️
A WIP of cranes in a snowscape. The trees are in progress. Made with black sumi-e ink and a brush pen. Art by me.
November 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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A stressful day calls for a calming watercolor.
A pen and watercolor piece featuring a sailboat on calm water. Blue watercolor wash and black ink. Art by me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Morning sketch. 🖤
A pen sketch of a sailboat with a reflection on the water. Art by me.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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A wintry scene on the easel this afternoon. 🖤🩶❤️
A WIP of a pair of red crowned cranes in the snow with trees. Black and white and shades of gray. Art by me.
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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The sun is peaking out from the clouds, so I'm taking the opportunity to get out for a walk. I hope you are able to get outside today as well. Wishing you all health and peace in this messy, chaotic world. ❤️

Like my tote? It's my own drawing & it's available here:
www.redbubble.com/i/tote-bag/T...
A photo of me at the front door of my apartment. I am wearing a Flo Mask and carrying a tote bag that features my own crane drawing.
November 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Dreaming of the sea.....🩶🤍
A sketchbook with 5 panels, each with a seascape sketch. They are for a future watercolor series based on photos I have taken of the Oregon coast. Art by me.
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Autumn in the PNW is not always vibrant reds and oranges, as gorgeous as those are. Oftentimes, it can be soft, muted earth tones like the ones I saw on my walk the other day. Just as beautiful, in my opinion. 🍂🤎💛
A photo of a wooden bridge surrounded by autumnal trees and grasses.
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Here is a new crane piece for your Sunday. ❤️🖤
A watercolor and brush pen work of a "dancing" crane standing in water. Art by me.
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🍂Last day of the shop sale🍂
AngelaMarieArt.redbubble.com

If you enjoy traditionally created art (not that AI-generated garbage), I invite you to tap the above link to browse my wares. Everything is up to 50% off & it is all 100% hand-rendered by moi. Calm, gentle, cozy art awaits you, my friends. 🧡
A tote bag featuring a drawing of 2 cranes, a notebook with a watercolor peacock on the cover, and a mug featuring a drawing of an egret. All art is hand-rendered by me, and the items are available in my shop.
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Celebrating both the fall season and analog art with this pencil drawing of little woodland animals leading an autumn parade. 🍂🩶🤍 It's now in my shop on all sorts of items👇

www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1758...

🍁The fall sale is on through tomorrow, so pop on over, my friends. Everyone's invited! 🍁
An autumn parade of a bunny and 2 mice. Graphite pencil drawing. Art by me.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Greetings from the gloriously rainy PNW! ☔️

Do you know what today is? Today is an excellent day to wear a respirator mask. Do I really need to list the reasons why at this point? 🤷‍♀️😷
A photo of me in a green raincoat and a Flo Mask. I am holding a dark blue umbrella.
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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I just can't even handle you today, autumn...🥲🍂
A photo taken at a creekside. Fallen leaves almost completely cover the lawn, and the trees are at peak autumnal colors.
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Shop sale is still on for a few more days! Come on over for a browse at cards, stickers, prints, bags & more.
I recently completed this crane piece, just in time for the winter season. I hope it brings you a moment of calm. If it speaks to you, you can find it here:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1758...
A minimalist brush pen drawing of 2 cranes in snow, with bare trees in the background. Art by me.
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Welcome to my non-aesthetic, art non-studio. 🎨

I don't have a studio. I don't have a sleek work space.
I don't have every art tool I want.
I don't even have a computer.

But, I DO have ample supplies. I have supportive loved ones. I have time. I have my brain. What more is needed, really?
A picture of my mess art desk, just as I left it last night.
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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November walks in the PNW are so cleansing, especially when it's rainy. It's still fall, but you can feel winter coming.

To all the folks who are still wearing their respirator masks to avoid Covid, I'm with you. I wish the people who say they "know they probably should" wear a mask actually did.
A photo of me in a green raincoat and Flo Mask. A park is behind me.
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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"I didn't know what to get you."

Personally, I would LOVE receiving a plant as a gift, little Marcello. Anyone else?
A pencil sketch of a little anxious bunny with a small, potted tree in his paws. Art by me.
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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🍂Shop sale! everything up to 50% off🍂

Happy Monday, all! In celebration of my favorite season, and inspired by the Japanese maples that I stop and admire on my daily neighborhood walks, I decided to paint this autumnal watercolor, which I just added to my shop. 🍁🫶

www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1756...
A Chinese watercolor painting of a Japanese maple in the peak of autumn. There is a light pink/purple wash at the top and bottom of the paper, and the tree leaves are various shades of red and orange. Art by me.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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There is no lonelier a feeling than the world moving along as usual, as you are nativgating a personal crisis.

If you have experienced this in the past, or are currently in the throes of a difficult situation, please know there is at least one person who understands how surreal it feels.
A photo taken by me at the Oregon Coast many years ago. There is a lone seagull at the shoreline in the distance. There are footprints in the wet sand, and the sun is setting.
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Autumn walks are THE BEST.
A photo of my shoes on a leaf covered sidewalk.
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Last little watercolor of the day. 🎨💙🤍
A pen and watercolor illustration of a white house with blue accents. There is a laundry line going from an open window to the balcony, with freshly washed laundry hanging on it. Art by me.
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM