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jrberkley.bsky.social
@jrberkley.bsky.social
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Artist, lover of democracy, hater of oligarchy. Despite world, my art is upbeat. she/her #art #abstract #fineart #painting NO NFT/AI

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To counteract the Musk ugliness, here's a vertical piece I did a long time ago (fiber with no stitching affixed to canvasboard) called Autumn Grove. You can see more of my textile collage work at shorturl.at/LXCmF #abstractartists #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
Tall panel of abstract trees in early autumn. Everything is made of fabric glued to a panel. Long horizontally striped tree trunks in grey and white and black and grey, plus grey trunks in a tiny dot pattern. At the top of the thin trunks are lacy clusters of leaves in shades of green, gold, orange, pink. At the base of the trees are clumps of mostly green bushes. The background implies green fields, blue water and brown mountains with a light blue sky.
November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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If it's your state's day, please VOTE!! Most important thing you can do.

Here in MA, I'm sharing my art newsletter today. Come visit shows if you can and check out my art under $150.
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Monotype by Berkley of abstract botanical image, rosy reds and pinks and muted teal and yellow against white background implying flowers and leaves. 5" x 5" in a white matte
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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And just for some pretty, with memories of summer still fresh, this is Beachside. Beachside. (Acrylic and wax pastel on paper. 5-1/4" x 7". You can see this and more of my smaller framed paintings and monotypes under $150 at my website, www.juliaberkley.com/under150.html
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Tomorrow's a big day for No Kings! In Maynard, MA we're expecting a great turnout like the last time. Join us if you want a lively small town celebration of Democracy (last time over 500 people came!) While you're in town, check out this ArtSpace member show, too! maynardvoice.com/artspaces-de...
October 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Please share this and add to your profile to remind people to show up!! #nokings #peacefulprotest
Shareable No Kings October 18 protest badge reads “Fed up? Show up! October 18 national peaceful protest. Go to www.bookings.org to find a time and place near you!”
October 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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In such a difficult time, this is a reminder: "Remembering to Breathe." Can you see the blue breeze? 30" sq, acrylic and hand-printed paper. www.juliaberkley.com/abstract-pai...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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If you're Californian, vote like all the rest of our votes depend on you! Please note: Prop 50 and the Election Rigging Response Act aren't the words used on the actual ballot (see pic). Please vote Yes on State Measure 50.
September 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Shanah Tovah all friends who are celebrating the New Year tonight1 This season's cover of Moment magazine felt like a good reminder of how to move forward. 👇
September 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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If you’re near Acton MA, stop in and see my solo show at Wellness at Villageworks. There’s a collection of practitioners offices, and visitors are welcome to see the art in the common area www.wellnessvw.com/wellness-art...
Colorful abstract art by Julia Berkley in waiting area
September 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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A gorgeous sunset on Cape Cod this week...
September 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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My painting Meandering 2 is in the Debut show starting Saturday at ArtSpace Maynard in MA. 8x8" acrylic on canvas. You can see 2 more like it here: www.juliaberkley.com/landscape-pa...

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Small landscape with curving waves of color and texture - deep blues, pale pink, greens, turquoise, gold, orange red, magenta and white with a mottled yellow sky. While implying hills or mountains in the distance and fields or flowers or a spilling stream in the foreground, it's full of textural brushstrokes and motion.
September 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Recently completed! Sunday in the Park without George. 😊 30" square. Acrylic, marker, and hand-printed paper. linktr.ee/juliarberkley #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear @ampersandartsupply.bsky.social
Abstract swirl of green, gold, orange, red, purple and light blue against a white background with light brown marks. Shapes are leaf-like and floating, both large and tiny.
September 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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From my Wave series: Coming to Calm. 18" x 18" x 1.5" Acrylic on canvas www.juliaberkley.com/wave-series..... A little bit of wishful thinking! #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear #ocean #blue #waves #juliarberkley
July 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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A joyful piece about renewal. Emerging Life. 18" x 18" Gesso, wax pastel, collage (hand-printed tissue paper), and marker on canvas. Https://juliaberkley.com. #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear #botanicalart
Green leaves and kelp like pieces float against a white textured background with small creature-like forms (tadpoles?) leaping through the space. Also has yellow gold leaflike forms
July 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Here's another favorite that sold recently... a nice quiet escape. "Tucked Away" - 10" x 10" acrylic and hand-printed paper on cradled wood panel. #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
A little gray building is tucked behind green and gold hills and cliffs overlooking blue water, with a light blue scratchy sky. There's an undertone of red/orange with a hint of sun on the top of the hills. The water and rocky areas are made up of tinted and printed tissue paper collaged onto the panel. There is a small signature chop (initial block) in the lower right corner.
July 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Billboard art by Karen Fiorito in Phoenix... the "Swamp King" This is a wide shot. Billboard is owned by artist Beatrice Moore #resist
Wide shot of Karen Fiorito's "Swamp King" billboard in Phoenix Arizona. Shows large Trump with gold crown and various elements of failure -- Tesla truck explosion, jet that says "Big Beautiful Bribe" and many more all sinking in Florida. Upside down American flag too.
July 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Folks in MA, I'm excited to have had Coming Home- Dance of Joy 2 accepted into the Resilience exhibit in Maynard. Hope you can come see it! Approx. 60 artists are included. #6Bridges #ArtSpaceMembers #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
Poster for Resilience exhibit at 6 Bridges Gallery in Maynard July 9 - August 9, 2025. Juried by Jamaal Eversley and in collaboration with ArtSpaceMaynard. Art Reception is July 12, 5-7pm. Exhibit will feature works from close to 60 area artists.
June 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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#NoKings #NoKingsDay
Hundreds (one est. was 500+) came out in little Maynard, MA!! Many drivers beeping in support, too.
Hundreds turned out in Maynard MA to protest the illegal actions of this administration Hundreds turned out in Maynard MA to protest the illegal actions of this administration
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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This painting was a personal joy for me, and it sold last month to a wonderful home. Toward Green. 18" x 18" acrylic on canvas panel. #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #abstractlandscape #landscape #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear. See more: juliaberkley.com
Abstract landscape with transparent white paint over spring green and pink land in the foreground, then spring green strip, then bold orange strip to horizon, with mottled yellow/gold sky above.
June 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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And the mate to my previous post: Starting Fresh 2. Collage (hand-printed paper), acrylic, on hardboard panel (24" x 18") #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear #botanicalart juliaberkley.com
Acrylic painting chock full of abstract flora in greens, golds, creams, blues pinks, and purples. Hints of lilacs and roses.
June 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The lilacs are mostly past in N.E. but they'll last forever here! Starting Fresh 1, collage (hand-printed paper), acrylic, on hardboard panel (24 x 18") #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear #botanicalart juliaberkley.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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I love how these small framed pieces tuck in sweetly next to big bold paintings. They're making me happy in my studio! www.juliaberkley.com/under150.html

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May 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Today’s escape is called The Residence. A little 5”x 5” acrylic, collage and wax pastel painting. www.juliaberkley.com/under150.html #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #landscapeart #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
Small abstract landscape painting of a low turquoise mountain against a yellow sky with what may be fields and streams and flora in greens blues red and gold. There’s a dark area in the ground that may be someone’s home. But whose?
May 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Wishing you a Rosy Day of activism or caring for others however you can. Small framed monotype, acrylic on paper. www.juliaberkley.com/uploads/8/3/... #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #monotype #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
Small square monotype of abstract flowers in red and pink with blue-green and gold foliage against white background.
May 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Things continue to ramp up in awful ways, including here in MA, so here's a little detail of a #WIP in the hopes it cheers you a bit! juliaberkley.com to see more uplifting art. #abstractart #abstractpainter #abstractartists #monotype #mixedmedia #collage #artistsonbluesky #womensart #artyear
Small detail from a colorful work in progress using collaged multicolored papers. Art by Julia R. Berkley Mixed-Media Art.
May 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM