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Cressida Dunnart

@cdunnart.bsky.social

Eternally curious to the point of being annoying, or so I’m told. Aim to be encouraging Please don’t give me an excuse to bite you

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S. K. Riley@skriley.bsky.social · 3d ago

Deep Sea Chandelier ⚡ A chandelier siphonophore, suspended in the deep Atlantic ocean. ~ Schmidt Ocean Institute 🦑

John Burns@burnsajohn.bsky.social · 6d ago

I'm giving a public talk next Wednesday, August 5, on approaches to studying mid-water animals in situ. It will be light on technical details, and more conceptual and a journey to the deep than a regular science talk. Please join if you are interested! #marinelife www.bigelow.org/news/cafe-sc...

A chandelier siphonophore suspended in the deep Atlantic ocean.
Cressida Dunnart@cdunnart.bsky.social · 2d ago

Offsider’s Frog Prince birthday Take 3 (final) Yes, I went full OTT this year.Too many mates have dropped off the perch in the past few years, I figured I could be off the planet by the time I got around to gifting all the froggies so might as well ‘go hard’ Meet Sir Basil the Kitsch

China model of a standing frog knight, complete with doublet, hose, crown & sword. Hes standing on a green square box… It’s supposed to be a pill box & does open, but is much too small to be practical The overall effect is kitsch to say the least 😂 Offsider first put him on a shelf in the kitchen in front of a packet of Basil seed, so of course he has acquired the name 😂
Cressida Dunnart@cdunnart.bsky.social · 2d ago

For teachers We love & remember those that encouraged us Thank you This portrait is exhibited as part of the Young Archies at NSW Art Gallery The young artist’s statement caught me as much as the, very accomplished, portrait

The artist’s statement reads as follows “Since graduating, my high school memories have begun to blur and fade. Yet one remains clear: bring in the English classroom. In this portrait, I aim to capture the presence my English teacher brought to class. Her warmth, enthusiasm and patient dedication created the best lessons I’ve ever had. This portrait honours a teacher who has left a lasting impression when so much else has softened with time.” This is a small and delicate, photo realist head and shoulders portrait of a young woman who is looking towa rd the light that is coming from the right Her delicate and serene features are bathed in golden light
Greg Jericho@grogsgamut.bsky.social · last wk.

I have never been shown one advantage of using AI to write or research. Every single example of someone saying how they find it helpful is accompanied with "But make sure you check it because you can't trust it". Enshittifying your writing and research should not be an aim.

Damon Young@damonyoung.com.au · last wk.

Another one bites the dust. Just *do the work* you lazy poseurs. You want all the laurels of scholarship and publication without the labour.

Cressida Dunnart@cdunnart.bsky.social · 5d ago

Those of you that remember me tracking down vintage ‘Frog Prince’ stuff for Offsider will know that I grabbed this ‘card jigsaw’ with both hands! Big birthday for Frog Prince today … there is a theme brewing … shall update as we go over the weekend (😉no prizes for guessing what)

Small jigsaw puzzle in vintage art style depicting a frog wearing a crown sitting on a toadstool surrounded by bulrushes He is carrying a bunch of flowers A smiling sun sines brightly in a blue sky ‘Hoppy Birthday to you’ is printed above A small version of the puzzle in card form lies below a present wrapped with teal and gold ribbons Gold cymbidiums orchids and very small wattle (Took me ages to find something that would go with that ribbon, he he he… and yes, men like getting flowers too!!
Annie Parker@annieparker.bsky.social · last wk.

A tip from the wise. Don’t throw away old letters from your loved ones. One day you’ll rummage through a drawer and find a letter from your Dad and smile/sob and it’ll mean the world to just see their handwriting. Trust me.

Cats of Yore@catsofyore.bsky.social · last wk.

Friendly suggestion to my fellow accounts with decent followings: it is a GREAT time to start a weekly art show with your account to boost indie artists/crafters. Everyone is struggling due to AI and Etsy becoming a toilet. We can't magically fix everything but we can help some individuals.

WIRED@wired.com · last wk.

Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.

bronte lee@brontelee.bsky.social · last mo.

hey twitter margaret kudelka and a bunch of @kudelka.bsky.social’s family and friends are doing dry july, raising money for canteen who do incredible work supporting young people affected by cancer. if you have a few spare bucks you should chuck them here: www.dryjuly.com/users/margar...

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