Dylan Kussman

@dylankussman

actor, screenwriter, director, producer, musician I also teach film at UTC in Chattanooga, TN “Critical thinking without hope is cynicism, but hope without critical thinking is naïvete.” — Maria Popova

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Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· 6d

. children returning to the sea divine again like they were born there #vss365 #haiku #watercolor

watercolor of 3 young people in the southern california surf with boogie boards, under a cloudy sky, I swear my whole purpose in life right now is to get clouds right I’m still not even close and it is so difficult but a great challenge

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· 9d

. no one ever sets their fruit out like this unless it’s for a painting #vss365 #haiku #watercolor

watercolor of (back to front) a lemon, an orange, and a lime, on a blue table with grey background

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· 13d

. under violet skies on some unknown distant world the high tide arrives #vss365 #haiku #watercolor

watercolor of a wave crashing on a shore under a purple smeary sky with some streaks of orange and a full moon reflecting in the water

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· 21d

. sunset fisherman putting slowly home on the evening river road #vss365 #haiku #watercolor 📷 by @margaretsiegien.bsky.social 🙏🏼

deep orange evening sky over water with illuminated clouds and a solitary boat in the distance travelling left to right and some reeds silhouetted in the foreground

watercolor of deep orange evening sky over water with illuminated clouds and a solitary boat in the distance travelling left to right and some reeds silhouetted in the foreground

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jul 14

. conservatory of flowers golden gate park waiting patiently #vss365 #haiku

conservatory rooftop backed by fluffy white clouds and the silhouette of a crow perched atop it looking skyward

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jul 9

. could lillies be said to frolic when they bloom so electric yellow #vss365 #haiku #photography

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 25

@sanjar.bsky.social i knew i wouldn’t be able to capture your colors but also i didnt want to be too afraid to give it a try #haiku #tanka #watercolor

photo of some reeds silhouetted against an out of focus lake and some distant mountains with the evening sun reflecting on the water

watercolor of photo of some reeds silhouetted against an out of focus lake and some distant mountains with the evening sun reflecting on the water. the colors are much paler and less rich than the photo.

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 18

I painted this #watercolor from a photo I screenshot here on BlueSky, and now can’t find to credit the 📸. Little help?

my watercolor of the photo on a 4x6 card

photo of an orange glowing sunset over a lake with blue sky and dark reeds alongside it

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 6

. lily in full flush near one withered the cradle right next to the grave #vss365 #haiku #photography #iphone

a bright yellow blooming daylily alongside a withered bloom with a blurry green background

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 5

. when i paint flowers on my small canvas they are blooming evermore #vss365 #haiku #watercolor

watercolor of some red flowers with green stems and leaves against a goldenrod background

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 5

. if you didn’t know what clouds were you might think that the sky was falling #vss365 #haiku #b&w #photography

black and white photo from Veteran’s Bridge of dramatic clouds over the Tennessee River and 3 bridges in the distance

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 3

. blue moon emerging doorway to second chances even victory #vss365 #paintbywords #haiku #watercolor

watercolor of the blue moon on 5/31/26 with a dark blue sky and gray clouds illuminated by moonlight

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jun 2

. courageous jie geng balloon flower blooming bright gambling everything #vss365 #haiku #bloomscrolling

2 purple balloon flowers (aka jie geng) with some green leaves around them

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 30

. oaks elms pines maples all especially wondrous on this may morning #vss365 #haiku

a cement path leading through various kinds of trees and shrubs with a gray sky

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 24

. watercolorist does his tree studies and tries not to judge himself #vss365 #haiku #senryu #watercolor

some different kinds and shapes of watercolor trees

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 24

. may the prevailing winds continue to blow your way without judgement #vss365 #haiku #senryu #watercolor

green and brown grasses blowing in the wind against a blue sky with clouds

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 23

. forest invites me with long beckoning branches to immerse myself i have only to accept and i am home once again #vss365 #haiku #tanka #watercolor

watercolor of a pathway thru a forest with blue sky and green trees with little brown tufts of grass along the path

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 13

. sun setting over distant hillsides diligent vigilant weary #vss365 #haiku #watercolor

My watercolor painting of a sun setting over some violet brown hills with a yellow and orange sky.

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 5

. love is a bucket of warm farm-fresh strawberries i miss u dearest #vss365 #haiku #SenseWrds Prompt 217

a bunch of red strawberries with green stems piled on top of one another

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· May 5

. all the world today mere mundanity until this scarlet phantom #vss365 #haiku

a red lily i think? Green leaves around it and blue sky behind

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Apr 29

. rocco the chipin emma the labrabull walking dichotomy #vss365 #puppy #haiku

Rocco the 10lb chipin and Emma the 85lb labrabull on a walk with some grass in the background — best friends

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Apr 21

. you saw me and froze under a jade canopy surrounded by oaks #vss365 #haiku

a doe looking at the camera amidst some leafy green trees

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Apr 4

. like wedding dresses ringed with a heavenly light white azaleas #vss365 #haiku

white azalea flowers in bloom backed by sunlight and a blue sky behind

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Apr 3

. always rewarded for my early morning walks today: peach iris #haiku

a peach-colored bearded iris with gate and sidewalk behind it

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Mar 17

Southern Belle on the Tennessee River, Chattanooga TN 📷: iPhone13 #blackandwhite #photography

The Southern Belle River boat on the Tennessee River with sun reflecting off the water and billowing clouds in the sky behind

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Mar 10

. tennessee hillside pink and green in harmony opposites attract #vss365 #haiku

pink springtime blooms above greening trees and a road running through them

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Mar 3

Banner Peak, Ansel Adams Wilderness #mountainmonday #photography

a tall partially snow-covered mountain in the sierras shaded by clouds with a lake at its foot and trees in the foreground

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Feb 27

Evolution Valley, Kings Canyon National Park. #forestfriday

a picturesque valley extending into the distance with blue skies and white puffy clouds all bordered by some tall sequoias

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Feb 26

. bless your stubborn heart did u make it thru winter sweet li’l hellebore #haiku

a honeymoon romantic getaway hellebore bloom in late February surrounded by green leaves with a blue sky behind

Dylan Kussman@dylankussman· Jan 9

. stock still sandhill crane this world is so lucky to be adorned by you #vss365 #haiku