JAMDrops
@jamdrops.bsky.social
Illinois artist specializing in radiant reuse. I post about art and art career opportunities. Trophy ex-wife. CFI Secular Celebrant. She/Her/Mom
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JAMDrops
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· Sep 25
Save the date! The reception for 'Oasis' my solo exhibition at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, IL is Friday, November 7, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30. Free and open to the public. For more info visit jamfinearts.com or prairiecenter.org.
Today’s ArtDrop is ‘Cocktails’ by Archibald Motley painted in 1926.
The image shows a group of five ladies amicably conversing around a big round table covered in a white tablecloth. They are all in dresses and wear hats. Each lady has a drink in tall stemware glasses.
The image shows a group of five ladies amicably conversing around a big round table covered in a white tablecloth. They are all in dresses and wear hats. Each lady has a drink in tall stemware glasses.
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is ‘Cocktails’ by Archibald Motley painted in 1926.
The image shows a group of five ladies amicably conversing around a big round table covered in a white tablecloth. They are all in dresses and wear hats. Each lady has a drink in tall stemware glasses.
The image shows a group of five ladies amicably conversing around a big round table covered in a white tablecloth. They are all in dresses and wear hats. Each lady has a drink in tall stemware glasses.
All this AI stuff is like a game of Tech Bros Against Humanity.
December 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
All this AI stuff is like a game of Tech Bros Against Humanity.
My youngest is cramming for their chemistry final. The temp in the house is hovering in the low 60s. I made their favorite rich, rich soup: donuts2crumpets.com/2014/04/wisc...
Zupas Copycat Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup | Donuts2Crumpets
Copycat Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup is velvety smooth and tastes like a rich cheese soup that your kids would never guess contains cauliflower!
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December 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
My youngest is cramming for their chemistry final. The temp in the house is hovering in the low 60s. I made their favorite rich, rich soup: donuts2crumpets.com/2014/04/wisc...
Today’s ArtDrop is ‘Decorating the Fireplace’ a Christmas card illustration by Edward Gorey from the 20th century.
In this image we see a family in 1920’s fashion in a comfortable parlor decorating their fireplace for Xmas. A cat naps on top of a wingback chair as a boy hands his mom an ornament.
In this image we see a family in 1920’s fashion in a comfortable parlor decorating their fireplace for Xmas. A cat naps on top of a wingback chair as a boy hands his mom an ornament.
December 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is ‘Decorating the Fireplace’ a Christmas card illustration by Edward Gorey from the 20th century.
In this image we see a family in 1920’s fashion in a comfortable parlor decorating their fireplace for Xmas. A cat naps on top of a wingback chair as a boy hands his mom an ornament.
In this image we see a family in 1920’s fashion in a comfortable parlor decorating their fireplace for Xmas. A cat naps on top of a wingback chair as a boy hands his mom an ornament.
Shivering and tapping the thermostat as if it is a malfunctioning airplane fuel gauge.
December 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Shivering and tapping the thermostat as if it is a malfunctioning airplane fuel gauge.
I found a lady who saved hard book covers from her book page crafting projects. Lucky break! They're all antique and vintage with great inscribed graphics and gilding. They will be cut into hexagons for the Library of Babel series.
December 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I found a lady who saved hard book covers from her book page crafting projects. Lucky break! They're all antique and vintage with great inscribed graphics and gilding. They will be cut into hexagons for the Library of Babel series.
I kinda love tool gadget gift season ads on Tiktok.
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I kinda love tool gadget gift season ads on Tiktok.
Today’s ArtDrop is a hand-colored lithograph on paper from 1862 by Currier and Ives. The illustration is called ‘The Soldiers Home, The Vision’.
The image shows a lovely young lady asleep on a daybed with her feet toward a fireplace to the left.
The image shows a lovely young lady asleep on a daybed with her feet toward a fireplace to the left.
December 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is a hand-colored lithograph on paper from 1862 by Currier and Ives. The illustration is called ‘The Soldiers Home, The Vision’.
The image shows a lovely young lady asleep on a daybed with her feet toward a fireplace to the left.
The image shows a lovely young lady asleep on a daybed with her feet toward a fireplace to the left.
Today’s ArtDrop is a hand-tinted book plate from William Blake’s romantic book of visionary poetry called ‘Europe a Prophecy’. Copies were first printed in 1794.
December 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is a hand-tinted book plate from William Blake’s romantic book of visionary poetry called ‘Europe a Prophecy’. Copies were first printed in 1794.
Today’s ArtDrop is an illustration called “Prehistoric Men Making Fire” from a 19th French book about early humans by Louis Figuier. The caption says ”Making fire with friction”.
December 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is an illustration called “Prehistoric Men Making Fire” from a 19th French book about early humans by Louis Figuier. The caption says ”Making fire with friction”.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I heard a loud crash. For a moment, I feared it was an art work falling off the wall, but everything is out on display. Checked the house; must have been ice sliding off the roof.
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I heard a loud crash. For a moment, I feared it was an art work falling off the wall, but everything is out on display. Checked the house; must have been ice sliding off the roof.
How artist can apply for a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant:
www.pkf.org/apply/how-to...
www.pkf.org/apply/how-to...
How to Apply - PKF
www.pkf.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
How artist can apply for a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant:
www.pkf.org/apply/how-to...
www.pkf.org/apply/how-to...
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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Niki de Saint Phalle 'shot a painting' in 1963 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
#art 🏛️ #painting ♀️ #paris 🔫 #girlpower 🎨
#art 🏛️ #painting ♀️ #paris 🔫 #girlpower 🎨
December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Niki de Saint Phalle 'shot a painting' in 1963 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
#art 🏛️ #painting ♀️ #paris 🔫 #girlpower 🎨
#art 🏛️ #painting ♀️ #paris 🔫 #girlpower 🎨
Today’s ArtDrop is an 18th century social satire oil painting by William Hogarth “Marriage a la Mode” or “La tête à tête” from 1743.
A married couple are sitting near a dwindling fireplace after hosting a gambling card party.
A married couple are sitting near a dwindling fireplace after hosting a gambling card party.
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is an 18th century social satire oil painting by William Hogarth “Marriage a la Mode” or “La tête à tête” from 1743.
A married couple are sitting near a dwindling fireplace after hosting a gambling card party.
A married couple are sitting near a dwindling fireplace after hosting a gambling card party.
Damn. I want a curry, but I have something else in the slow cooker.
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Damn. I want a curry, but I have something else in the slow cooker.
MAHA needs a new catchy chant like "Lock her up!"
"Nasty, brutish, and short!" is perfect.
"Nasty, brutish, and short!" is perfect.
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
MAHA needs a new catchy chant like "Lock her up!"
"Nasty, brutish, and short!" is perfect.
"Nasty, brutish, and short!" is perfect.
Today’s ArtDrop is a Dutch oil painting, 'Interior with a Family and Two Nurses before a Fire' by Cornelius de Man, c. 1670.
The image shows a busy winter well-to-do household where activity surrounds the care of infant twins.
The image shows a busy winter well-to-do household where activity surrounds the care of infant twins.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is a Dutch oil painting, 'Interior with a Family and Two Nurses before a Fire' by Cornelius de Man, c. 1670.
The image shows a busy winter well-to-do household where activity surrounds the care of infant twins.
The image shows a busy winter well-to-do household where activity surrounds the care of infant twins.
Gottlieb Foundation has a generous granting opportunity for artists who have been working for 20 years plus.
www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual-s...
www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual-s...
Individual Support Grant — Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
www.gottliebfoundation.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Gottlieb Foundation has a generous granting opportunity for artists who have been working for 20 years plus.
www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual-s...
www.gottliebfoundation.org/individual-s...
I am deep into weaving tiles for the Library of Babel series. The first piece will be a 40" tall column vase called Tower of Babel. I'm spiraling 1" hexagons up the column in the color of brown leather-bound books. There will be a crimson hexagon too.
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I am deep into weaving tiles for the Library of Babel series. The first piece will be a 40" tall column vase called Tower of Babel. I'm spiraling 1" hexagons up the column in the color of brown leather-bound books. There will be a crimson hexagon too.
Today’s ArtDrop is a surrealist oil painting by René Magritte from 1938 called ‘Time Transfixed’. It is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today’s ArtDrop is a surrealist oil painting by René Magritte from 1938 called ‘Time Transfixed’. It is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Pillars of 👀
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🔭🐡🧪🎨
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Pillars of 👀
🔭🐡🧪🎨
🔭🐡🧪🎨
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The Physics Behind the Design of a Typical Coffee Mug laughingsquid.com/coffee-mug-p...
The Physics Behind the Design of a Typical Coffee Mug
SciShow explains how the design of typical coffee mugs is questionable at best, particularly since coffee sloshes more than other liquids.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Physics Behind the Design of a Typical Coffee Mug laughingsquid.com/coffee-mug-p...