Shauna Allen
@shaunart.bsky.social
Senior Medical illustrator, watercolorist, hard-rocking nerd. I love trying new things, learning, and my garden. Collapse-adjusted. She/her
For Krampusnacht we’re having bumble berry pie.
December 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
For Krampusnacht we’re having bumble berry pie.
Trying to decide between Facebook marketplace, buy-nothing sell-nothing, savers donations pickup, or the trash.
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Trying to decide between Facebook marketplace, buy-nothing sell-nothing, savers donations pickup, or the trash.
I forgot that my desk humidifier is also a nightlight and scared myself with a bright red light.
December 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I forgot that my desk humidifier is also a nightlight and scared myself with a bright red light.
In the workplace, my most frequently used emoji is ☠️
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
In the workplace, my most frequently used emoji is ☠️
Time to be cold for four months.
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Time to be cold for four months.
I did alllll my shopping this weekend so that I can quickly see how much Christmas is really costing this year.
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I did alllll my shopping this weekend so that I can quickly see how much Christmas is really costing this year.
The irony of a “hurry to buy on Black Friday” ad during a podcast episode called “Don’t buy. Ask why”
November 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The irony of a “hurry to buy on Black Friday” ad during a podcast episode called “Don’t buy. Ask why”
When I tuck my dog in and she leans into that cozy space my heart explodes.
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
When I tuck my dog in and she leans into that cozy space my heart explodes.
What’s Shauna cleaning today? I’m soaking the toilet tank tops in diluted bleach.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
What’s Shauna cleaning today? I’m soaking the toilet tank tops in diluted bleach.
Call the papers, I’m pre-washing fabric before sewing with it.
November 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Call the papers, I’m pre-washing fabric before sewing with it.
It's best to throw the old dog toys out when the dog isn't home.
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's best to throw the old dog toys out when the dog isn't home.
Getting rid of clothing because you don't like the way it feels is completely valid.
November 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Getting rid of clothing because you don't like the way it feels is completely valid.
Substack seems like a way to pay for friends.
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Substack seems like a way to pay for friends.
Hosting a huge event is a great way to only talk to everyone you know for thirty-seconds.
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hosting a huge event is a great way to only talk to everyone you know for thirty-seconds.
I love party leftovers because it takes the decision-making out of food for a few days.
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I love party leftovers because it takes the decision-making out of food for a few days.
My aunt says there’s always too much food, so what should I make to bring to Thanksgiving?
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My aunt says there’s always too much food, so what should I make to bring to Thanksgiving?
The worst part about hyper fixation is that I can’t be present or think about anything else until I’ve learned all there is to know about the fixation.
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The worst part about hyper fixation is that I can’t be present or think about anything else until I’ve learned all there is to know about the fixation.
I called a business today and got a pretty convincing AI receptionist that made me feel confused, sad, and like I’d done something wrong.
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I called a business today and got a pretty convincing AI receptionist that made me feel confused, sad, and like I’d done something wrong.
This weekend several houses in my neighborhood put out their Christmas decor, which tells me other people are also having a really rough fall.
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This weekend several houses in my neighborhood put out their Christmas decor, which tells me other people are also having a really rough fall.
Work is bullshit right now. Bad enough to complain on the internet. We don't have a master scheduler, so PMs assign things without coordinating with one another and blindly hope there's enough resources available.
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Work is bullshit right now. Bad enough to complain on the internet. We don't have a master scheduler, so PMs assign things without coordinating with one another and blindly hope there's enough resources available.
Today was cold and being outside was already hard.
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Today was cold and being outside was already hard.
Having a dog that’s uncomfortable in his own skin is tough. Nimbus has been licking his elbows so now he has these cute arm diapers to wear.
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Having a dog that’s uncomfortable in his own skin is tough. Nimbus has been licking his elbows so now he has these cute arm diapers to wear.
Ok science, so-so author, but if you need hard data to tell you that nature is good for the brain, ‘Nature and the Mind’ is a good source to cite. #BookReview
November 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ok science, so-so author, but if you need hard data to tell you that nature is good for the brain, ‘Nature and the Mind’ is a good source to cite. #BookReview
Travel blog post number 4 in our tour of the British Isles: www.shaunart.net?p=82599
The final post on this two-week trip that simply couldn't fit into one. Highlights include the Highland Folk Museum and Wildlife Park.
The final post on this two-week trip that simply couldn't fit into one. Highlights include the Highland Folk Museum and Wildlife Park.
Inspirational Tour of the British Isles Part IV: Scotland Part II
From the Isle of Skye to mainland Scotland, we drove straight to the Loch Ness where we took a rainy walk in a forest along its famed shores. Our time near Inverness happened to coincide with a gia…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Travel blog post number 4 in our tour of the British Isles: www.shaunart.net?p=82599
The final post on this two-week trip that simply couldn't fit into one. Highlights include the Highland Folk Museum and Wildlife Park.
The final post on this two-week trip that simply couldn't fit into one. Highlights include the Highland Folk Museum and Wildlife Park.