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Momma T

@riverrunsdry.bsky.social

Cat mom. Avid reader. Loves to cook. Processing my emotions through art therapy. No DM’s 🇨🇦 🟦 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️safe space❤️ 🎨 I reserve all rights to my art

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Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · last wk.

Quiet resilience - A mythical landscape.

A softly blended abstract landscape painted in horizontal bands of colour. The top third shows a muted grey‑blue sky with gentle, cloudlike textures. Below it, a vivid turquoise strip stretches across the canvas like distant water or mountains, acting as a bright hinge between sky and land. The lower half shifts into earthy browns, greens, and beige, forming rolling, atmospheric terrain. The brushstrokes are smooth and layered, giving the whole scene a calm, dreamlike mood.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 2w ago

Soft weathered calm Acrylic on canvas

A small landscape rises from the canvas like a memory surfacing. The foreground is a soft field of greens and ochres, textured as if shaped by wind and time. The mid‑band drifts in gentle variations — a low, weathered line of earth that feels both distant and familiar, like a place the body once stood. Above it, a pale sky opens in muted blues and cloud‑washed whites, offering a quiet breath. The paint sits thick and tactile, holding traces of the artist’s hand — strokes, scrapes, and marks made in a moment of listening. Around the easel, scattered tubes of paint and a fork used for carving texture hint at an intuitive, lived‑in studio ritual. The whole scene carries a mood of quiet endurance and tender spaciousness.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sediment of Quiet Things

A quiet, emerging landscape where pale light drifts across a softened sky, dissolving into muted blues and yellowed breath. Below, warm earth‑tones gather like sediment remembering their weight

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 2w ago

Crossing into flight - the threshold between ground & air, weight & lift, and memory & motion.

An abstract painting with layered, blended textures. The upper half moves in swirling blues, whites, and soft grays, like a turbulent sky. Below, earthy browns, greens, and muted purples
form a shifting landscape of streaks and patches. Scattered bright white points glimmer across the lower portion, suggesting stars or small bursts of reflected light. The whole composition feels atmospheric, fluid, and in motion.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A square abstract painting featuring layered textures in earthy browns, muted greens, soft blues, and touches of gold. A diagonal band of pale blue moves across the surface, creating a sense of atmospheric drift. The colours blend and diffuse into one another, forming a weathered, mineral‑like texture with no distinct figures or shapes. The overall mood is calm, organic, and contemplative.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Untitled

An abstract painting with layered gold, brown, and green tones, crossed by branching teal lines that resemble veins or roots spreading across a textured surface. Light catches the metallic areas, creating depth and a sense of movement, as if illumination is passing through stone or mineral layers.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Presenting Sunset 20x20 acrylic and ink in canvas

$An abstract painting featuring translucent, leaf‑like shapes in soft browns, greens, and golds across the upper half, layered with gentle gradients that evoke fading light. The lower portion contains darker, angular forms in deep browns and greens, resembling fractured earth or rock. Subtle hints of purple appear throughout, adding depth and mood. The overall atmosphere suggests a natural landscape at dusk, with a blend of softness above and grounded weight below.$

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 4mo ago

An abstract 18x24 acrylic and ink painting with swirling, cloud‑like forms. A cool blue‑white mass gathers at the center,
diffusing outward like mist or breath. Around it, warmer tones—rust, ochre, brown, and muted green—form a loose, turbulent perimeter. The colours blend and veil over one another, creating a sense of motion, pressure, and emotional tension. The overall mood is hollow, storm‑like, and introspective, with soft dissolving edges and layered textures suggesting both turbulence and containment.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Mom. Mom - your life was a quiet, steady gift. Forever held in our hearts, forever held in God’s embrace. your love shaped our days,and your faith carried you gently home. Forever held in our hearts, forever held in God’s embrace. #intuitiveart #StudyInGrief

An abstract painting featuring a network of dark, branching, vein‑like lines spreading across a softly blended background that shifts from pale blue‑green on the left to warm tan on the right. Small bursts of red, blue, purple, and white pigment appear throughout, especially in the upper right, like emotional flare‑ups interrupting an otherwise calm, atmospheric field. The overall mood is introspective, organic, and charged with subtle tension.

A serene landscape painting with a glowing, radiant light at the center, reflected in a still body of water. Soft pastel clouds in pink, blue, and gold fill the sky, suggesting sunrise or sunset. A dark earthy slope appears on the left, and tall grasses or reeds rise on the right. The scene feels tranquil, ethereal, and gently illuminated, blending natural forms with a sense of quiet spiritual warmth.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Layers of Becoming: Held and Released 18x24 acrylic on canvas This painting grew out of the tension between what I’ve carried and what I’ve finally allowed to move. I found a release, a loosening, a way for something long‑held to become something new.

Abstract painting with energetic splatters of yellow, blue, teal, orange, red, and white on a beige‑gray background. Most color is concentrated near the center, with drips and dots radiating outward to create a lively, layered effect.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Late stage capitalism A horizontal 18" x 24" abstract work divided into a weighted 2:1 ratio. The upper "sky" portion feels dense and oppressive, while the lower "ground" portion appears as a fluid, cooler foundation.

An abstract multi-layered painting titled "Late Stage Capitalism." The top two-thirds of the canvas are dominated by a heavy, atmospheric canopy of fiery oranges, deep reds, and ochre with soft, spectral glazes in the upper left. A prominent horizontal "vein" of thick, high-relief golden impasto cuts across the center, creating a jagged, scarred texture. The bottom third features horizontal strokes of teal and emerald
green, with dark shadows and red tones bleeding down from the upper section into the cooler colors.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Untitled 18x24 acrylic on canvas #intuitiveart

An 18x24 abstract acrylic painting on canvas featuring a moody, atmospheric composition. Deep charcoal and indigo tones dominate the left side, transitioning into warm ochre, sienna, and shimmering gold textures on the right. A luminous burst of periwinkle and soft violet sits in the upper-left quadrant, creating a focal point of cool light. The technique involves heavy layering and dry-brushing, giving the surface a tactile, smoky appearance reminiscent of a breaking storm or a cosmic nebula.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Untitled 18x24 acrylic on canvas

Vertical acrylic painting on canvas featuring an impressionistic, ethereal landscape. The lower half of the composition consists of dark, earthy tones of olive green, deep brown, and burnt orange, suggesting a rugged terrain or dense forest. A narrow, textured path or stream of light—rendered with thick, horizontal impasto strokes—leads from the bottom center toward the middle of the frame.
In the center, a bright, glowing yellow sun or celestial orb breaks through a hazy horizon, casting subtle rays of light downward and illuminating the path below. The upper half of the painting is a vast, turbulent sky filled with expressive, scumbled clouds in shades of soft white, lavender, and pale blue, creating a sense of misty, morning light or a spiritual ascension.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Memory of a dream - a landscape that feels both solid and fleeting—a place that exists only in the space between waking and sleep. 18x24 acrylic on canvas #intuitiveart

The painting's depth is a direct result of its history. Below the final surface of deep olives, umbers, and acidic yellows lie the "ghosts" of previous iterations: cool teals, bright blues, and expansive whites. This buildup of acrylic media creates a complex, tactile texture that mimics the natural world—suggesting the weathered face of a cliff, the shimmer of moonlight on a dark sea, or the slow oxidation of ancient minerals.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today’s art therapy edition. 18x24 acrylic on canvas

$An abstract vertical painting featuring a textured, diagonal flow of gold and deep ultramarine blue against a misty, atmospheric background. The background is a soft blend of hazy teals, muted grays, and pale blues, suggesting a foggy or underwater environment. A thick, organic vein of metallic gold ore moves from the top left to the bottom right. Within the gold, sharp streaks of vibrant cobalt blue provide deep contrast. The shapes are fluid and fractal; the top-left section suggests the silhouette of a horse’s head with a flowing mane, while the bottom-right tapers into a shape resembling the tail of a fish. The overall mood is ethereal, combining geological textures with a sense of celestial light.$

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Untitled 10x30 acrylic on canvas. #intuitiveart

An abstract acrylic painting on a horizontal 10x30 canvas featuring a dreamy, celestial atmosphere. The composition is a soft, ethereal blend of muted lavenders, dusty roses, and hazy sky blues, punctuated by wisps of pale cream and silver-grey.
The brushwork is textured and atmospheric, mimicking the appearance of shifting nebulae or a twilight sky viewed through a thick mist. The colors swirl together without hard edges, creating a sense of vast, quiet movement. The painting is shown in a studio setting, surrounded by art supplies and a vibrant, patterned backdrop that contrasts with the calm, otherworldly mood of the canvas.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today’s art therapy edition is brought to you by another out of insomnia.

A horizontal abstract painting with a rich, stippled texture. The bottom third is dominated by shimmering gold and warm copper tones with visible canvas grain. The center of the piece features a smoky, atmospheric wash of deep violet and navy blue, interspersed with splatters of bright teal and turquoise that mimic a copper patina. The upper portion returns to earthy rust and dark brown tones, giving the entire composition a sense of ancient, corroded metal or a cosmic nebula.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Current art therapy edition. 24x36 on a beechwood board Untitled

a 24x36 acrylic on beechwood, features a dark, atmospheric composition of moody greens, burnt umbers, and metallic copper tones. A jagged range of icy blue mountain peaks sits just above a soft, horizontal band of white mist that bisects the board

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ascension of Whispered Prayers Acrylic on 18x24 canvas

A vertical 18x24 abstract acrylic painting on a heavily textured canvas. The composition is anchored by deep, earthy tones of forest green, burnt sienna, and oxidized bronze at the base, featuring rhythmic vertical scores resembling ancient masonry or roots. A luminous, ethereal column of pale gold and chalky white rises vertically through the center, mimicking a plume of smoke or a beam of light breaking through a mist. The texture varies from thick, cracked impasto on the right to soft, scumbled glazes in the center, creating a weathered, fresco-like appearance. The overall mood is one of somber beauty and spiritual transition.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ancient Mire

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The long walk toward tomorrow. 18x24 acrylic on canvas

n atmospheric acrylic painting depicting a lone wanderer with a staff traversing a vast, rugged landscape. The scene transitions from a dark, stormy sky of charcoal and slate down into a ground rich with scorched umber and deep terracotta. In the foreground, vibrant bursts of magenta and soft lavender emerge like new life from the dust, symbolizing a journey from the aftermath of destruction toward a glimmer of hope

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Lunar Rabbit Acrylic and Ink on canvas and a rare sighting of my messy workspace.

Abstract canvas painting featuring a central rabbit silhouette outlined in shimmering gold ink. The background is composed of heavy textures and splatters in shades of red, orange, blue, and black. The artwork is shown sitting on a paint-stained studio workbench with brushes and art supplies visible in the foreground.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today’s creation - horseradish crusted beef tenderloin

A picture of a perfectly toasted beef tenderloin.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

18x24 acrylic on canvas. Art Therapy is just what I need between a bout of insomnia and the state of the world.

An 18x24 abstract painting on canvas with a heavy vertical gradient. The top third is composed of crusted, fiery textures in burnt orange, deep red, and gold, created with cellular oil patterns. The middle section transitions into mossy greens and dark teals. The bottom third features deep, abyssal blues and blacks, interrupted by bright, energetic white and silver-blue washes that resemble rushing water or foaming waves. The overall texture is complex and geologic, suggesting a collision of fire and water.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This painting is brought to you by another sleepless night. 18x24 acrylic on canvas

An 18x24 abstract acrylic painting on canvas featuring a heavy diagonal movement. A deep, atmospheric background of navy and teal blends into a dark, charcoal void. Cutting across the center is a thick, textured vein of metallic gold and ochre, created with heavy gel to provide physical topography. Overlapping the gold is a sharp, gestural streak of bright titanium white that mimics a lightning strike or a glint of light on raw mineral. The bottom right features a misty white splash, balancing the high-contrast peaks of the textured center."

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Retreat: 18x24 acrylic on canvas

An abstract landscape titled "Retreat," characterized by a dramatic contrast between ethereal light and dense physical texture. A central "horizon" is built with thick impasto in shades of charcoal and midnight blue, accented by brilliant gold leaf-like highlights. The upper half is a hazy, atmospheric sky transitioning from a glowing embers-orange on the left to a muted, dusty lavender on the right. The bottom section features a dark, glassy surface with vertical, ghost-like streaks of white and violet light, creating a sense of deep reflection and stillness.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Holding Space - acrylic on canvas 18x 24

An abstract painting titled "Holding Space" featuring a landscape orientation dominated by a central, glowing pillar of light. The composition is grounded by a heavy, vibrant orange and golden-yellow cluster at the bottom center, which suggests a "stretching spirit". From this base, a soft, vertical beam of pink and purple light rises upward, cutting through a misty atmosphere of various blue tones.
The left side of the painting is textured with deep navy and cerulean "cell-like" patterns that resemble churning water or dark clouds. The right side is more ethereal and open, with pale, hazy blues. The top edge is crowned with golden, cloud-like textures. The entire artwork is presented within a black stained wooden floating frame, which provides a high-contrast border and emphasizes the internal luminosity of the piece.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

A Quiet Accumulation - Acrylic and ink on canvas

An abstract acrylic and ink painting titled 'A Quiet Accumulation.' The piece features heavy, atmospheric layers starting with a moody plum and lavender sky. A warm, glowing band of ochre and gold cuts through the center, meeting a base of deep teal and navy blue. The use of ink creates rich, fluid shadows, while scumbled acrylic highlights suggest the texture of falling snow and mist. The overall mood is hushed, tactile, and introspective

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Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Genesis 18x24 mixed media on Canvas

A framed abstract mixed-media painting featuring a textured, atmospheric landscape. A black frame surrounds a canvas dominated by soft peach, dusty rose, and muted teal washes that suggest a cosmic mist. Partially submerged within this hazy atmosphere is the ghostly silhouette of a lion’s head, with a single intense magenta and gold 'eye' or portal on the right side serving as a focal point. The lower portion of the painting reveals glimpses of a fiery, textured underlayer of orange and ochre, evoking a sense of primordial creation overseen by a hidden, majestic presence.

Momma T @riverrunsdry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Astral Bloom Acrylic & Ink on canvas 16x20

$An abstract painting featuring organic, fractal textures that resemble neural pathways or coral. The piece transitions from a heavy, textured amber-orange base to a glowing magenta center, surrounded by deep violets, teals, and dark blues in the upper corners.$