Kate Anderson

@kateanderson

Artist, farmer, plant lover. Central Massachusetts. 🌈🌿 book person and library trustee 📘 she/her Shop: Portfolio: Other:

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Kate Anderson@kateanderson· 11h

A loon flew over our house today making that eerie call :) I've heard there have been some nesting somewhere around here the past few years. ♥️ From a series of migrating waterbirds I did a couple years ago. #birds #WildlifeArt #natureart #BirdArt

digital illustration of a common loon swimming in green water with a watery blue sky and black star with red accents

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jun 26

Berries! Strawberries are almost done, red raspberries are in full swing and blackberries are just starting. Catbird loves them all :) #birds #WildlifeArt #natureart #BirdArt #farmlife www.etsy.com/listing/1587...

Digital painting of a catbird in a blackberry patch surrounded by leaves and berries

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jun 5

Rose breasted grosbeaks. So cute and chunky. My mom had 3 males in her yard a couple weeks ago... I've never seen more than one pair! #birds #WildlifeArt #natureart #BirdArt

drawing of female and male grosbeaks with witch hazel leaves and a quilt block just for fun

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Apr 17

Common goldeneye ducks are here! Here's a drawing from a couple years ago when I was finally able to identify them on the water nearby. #birds #WildlifeArt #natureart #BirdArt

Stylized and textural drawing of common goldeneye ducks in blue and green rippled water, two black and white males and two brown headed females.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Apr 2

Nico was helping me with my photo shoot :) I'm working on getting some new prints listed... which always seems to take forever 😭 Probably longer than making the actual art. Mourning doves print coming soon! #birds #wildlifeart #artbusiness

Photo of an art print of a painting of mourning doves. The print is sitting in a barrel of hay next to a tabby cat who is not interested in sharing his soft bed.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Mar 25

The red wing blackbirds are back. It‘s so disorienting that the world is crashing, but it‘s also spring. #birds #WildlifeArt #NatureArt

Illustration of two red winged blackbirds, the male perched on a stalk and the female flying away.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jan 28

Feeling very wintery around here! We haven't gotten this much snow in many years. Even the jays were a bit subdued :) #birds #WildlifeArt #bluejays

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jan 24

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Trump has given federal agents a blank check to shoot and kill American citizens on the streets in broad daylight.
I'm calling for a clear, decisive response: State leaders must fully activate the national guard and deploy them to protect residents from ICE. Local prosecutors must immediately open an investigation and bring the perpetrator to justice.
And Senate Democrats must vote to reject another cent of ICE funding next week.
Our constitutional rights are in grave and imminent jeopardy. We must peacefully and patriotically unite to resist.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jan 16

Inspired by the brave and inspiring people of Minnesota. #abolishice

A poster with an illustration of several enraged crows mobbing the words ICE OUT.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Jan 11

Seems like a good time to post my no kings folktale. 🚫👑 This is a second prototype of a zine of my folktale week 2025 drawings. I want to make some adjustments to the text and artwork for the final book. #folktaleweek #nokings #zines

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 29

These two... ♥️ I've never had cats that snuggled together before. It hurts my heart with cuteness :)

Two brother tabby cats cuddling together in a wicker chair

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 26

Another of a series of botanical winter cards with finds from the forest floor. I'm loving these quiet times and posting some art to celebrate yule season. #BotanicalArt #NatureArt #yule #wintersolstice #art

Illustration of evergreen clubmoss with an owl feather and snail shell on a dark background.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 24

Final day 24 #ArtAdventCalendar One of a series of botanical and bone winter cards I did a few years ago. Many thanks to @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca for hosting! It's been a joy in these dark times. #BotanicalArt #SciArt #natureart #teaberry #yule #wintersolstice

Illustration of teaberry plants with red berries and mouse bones on a dark blue background

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 23

Yep, another owl for Day 23 #ArtAdventCalendar I was standing outside last night looking at the clear bright stars and it reminded me of this client work from a couple years ago. #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #yule

Illustration of an owl flying through dark hemlock branches and bright stars

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 22

Day 22 #ArtAdventCalendar This year I'm observing the 12 days of yule between the solstice and the new year. I love the idea of a time to celebrate the dark days with fire, seasonal foods, crafting...

Illustration of a curled up chipmunk sleeping underground under a new moon with acorns stored nearby.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 21

Happy solstice! 🌞 Day 21 #ArtAdventCalendar I don't think our bears are sleeping yet. Winter solstice is usually mostly brown and green here now and it's reflected in my seasonal art. #ClimateChange #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #AnimalArt #BlackBear #WinterSolstice #WitchSky #WheelOfTheYear

Illustration of a black bear in a green and brown landscape with a yellow sun and stars.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 20

Indigo bunting on a tansy flower. Day 20 #ArtAdventCalendar It's impossible to capture just how blue these guys are :) #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt

Illustration of an indigo bunting bird perched on a yellow tansy flower stalk on a dark green background

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 18

Ruby and the red coyote. Day 18 of #ArtAdventCalendar This is based on an encounter between my dog and a gorgeous pale red eastern coyote that we would often see on one of our favorite trails. #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #AnimalArt #EasternCoyote #coyote

Drawing of a red coyote and a red dog playing in a dark wood with twisty laurel branches

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 17

More bird studies for Day 17 #ArtAdventCalendar #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 16

Canada geese. Day 16 #ArtAdventCalendar We heard some flying over last night. The kittens watching from the windows were bewildered :) #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #migration

Digital painting in blues and orange of two Canada geese flying overhead in a starry sky.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 15

A work in progress for day 15 of #ArtAdventCalendar I finally saw the white deer that lives in our neighborhood! It was the coolest thing! She is piebald and many neighbors have gotten photos of her over the years. #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #AnimalArt #piebald #whitedeer

A drawing of a piebald white tailed deer with brown fur on her head and shoulders and mostly white elsewhere.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 13

Day 13 #ArtAdventCalendar Striped skunks with solomon seal plants. Another one with moths :) #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #AnimalArt #BotanicalArt

Drawing of two skunks circling each other with green yellow leaves on a blue background with white moths.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 12

Mockingbirds and wild rose hips. Day 12 #ArtAdventCalendar I think I drew this after reading that mockingbirds might eat winter moths? We have been inundated with the moths the last few years. #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt

Illustration of two mockingbirds with white moths perching on branches of wild red rose hips

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 11

Opossum for Day 11 #ArtAdventCalendar Another one from a couple years ago. They are so creepy and cool! #natureart #wildlifeart #animalart

Illustration of an opossum with teeth bared against a dark blue background with tansy flower stems.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 10

Day 10 #ArtAdventCalendar Found this in my pile of bird studies. Some kind of warbler I think but I'm not sure what kind. Let me know if you know! #birds #natureart #wildlifeart

Painting of two yellow warblers on a textured green background.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 9

Hermit thrush. Day 9 #ArtAdventCalendar I love their pretty lilting song. Another drawing from a couple years ago. I feel like this little one needs to be in a storybook. #birds #natureart #wildlifeart #kidlit

Drawing of a brown hermit thrush with a white belly and a spotted chest perched on branches at the top of the frame against a dark background.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 9

Ruby's turn for the woodstove.

A large reddish dog looking blissful in front of a blazing woodstove

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 9

The boys love the fire. 🔥 7 degrees F outside ❄️

Two tabby cats back to back on a wool rug in front of a woodstove.

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 8

Wild sarsaparilla. Day 8 #ArtAdventCalendar Love this plant so much! We have a ton of it growing around here. I think the moth is a Pale Beauty which is such a great name. #BotanicalArt #SciArt #natureart

Illustration of wild sarsaparilla plants showing roots and blooms with a translucent white moth on one leaf

Kate Anderson@kateanderson· Dec 7

Barred owl. Day 7 #ArtAdventCalendar A maybe unfinished drawing from last winter. We see and hear these owls all the time. Last summer we had babies squawking around the yard! #birds #natureart #wildlifeart #owls