Something I wish more people would realize.

testing painting directly on giclee prints that had small errors to cover said errors it's a vibe

saw this cute little rainbow mushroom mug and of course i had to stop and take a picture. 🍄🌈

as i said hello to the horses, i watched the sunrise and sipped my coffee. how comforting it is to know there is warmth and light, even on the chilliest autumn mornings. 🍁🍂☕️🐴🌄🌞

👑 Reigning Find Friday 👑 today's find is @mariposaminiatures.bsky.social adorable, handmade miniature art! from tiny cauldrons to little ghosts and bats, there's so much cuteness happening here 🥹 & yesterday was their birthday! 🎂 go show this human artist some love! #ReigningFindFriday

Mariposa Miniatures

MariposaMiniatures

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Mariposa Miniatures@mariposaminiatures.bsky.social · 6d ago

Hello! I am a human artist and today is my birthday 🎂🎉 Would you like to support a real human artist and also get some completely hand made art in return? I would really appreciate any and all support 💖 🦋 mariposaminiatures.com 🦋 { #bsnm #cuteart #artshop #sculpture #handmade }

Six new pride foxes are almost ready for varnish. I really just want to sculpt some stuff, so I'm trying to clear out my WIP drawers a bit. #wip #thebeastboutique

Day 5 of fundraising for Action Against Hunger! Selling these mini originals $10 each for the cause. Comment or DM!

This looks like a really cool service for people who want to hire artists who don't use AI. Check it out! hirehumanartists.com

Find an Artist Who Doesn't Use Generative AI | Hire Human Artists

Looking for an artist for your next project? Our human artist directory is full of over 400 artists who have pledged not to use gen AI.

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If enough of you read this, I will finish Flux Redux sooner I promise

Dani Fiend 👹@danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I want you to read this danifinn.itch.io/terra-flux books2read.com/b/boQL2L

I reviewed the new Madds Buckley album for @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social rainbowrodeomag.com/madds-buckle...

Madds Buckley -- A Simple Binary and a Complex Phrase

Madds Buckley creates a pastiche of hypnotic pop with her interrogation of humans and machines on A Simple Binary and a Complex Phrase.

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happy 85th to this queen, who @susanlbridges.bsky.social and I were SO FREAKIN’ EXCITED to write for in PRINCESSES OF THE DC UNIVERSE (out 3/2/27!) she gets the first line in the entire book, because when you get to write WONDER WOMAN you do not mess around art/colors by the phenom Alba Glez!

tiny marketing thought 💭 being good at what you do matters. but being responsive, communicating clearly, and making it easy for customers to do business with you? that matters just as much. sometimes the best marketing isn't what you promise. it's the experience you deliver. just a thought... 🤷‍♀️

all year long, i love watching the sunset. but come fall & winter, i'm usually up well before the sun. so i get to start my mornings slow, sip my coffee, and watch the sunrise. here's to finding light in the dark. 🌅

Marketing Monday 👑💭 i've got a❔for u all... what's something a creator or small business has done that really stuck with u? & i don't necessarily mean something that made u buy anything. just something that made u stop & take notice. i'm curious what makes someone memorable. 🤔

Ask yourself if this feeling is something a nice grilled cheese sandwich could fix

tiny marketing thought 💭 if you're going to spend years telling everyone you're about to revolutionize something, you might want to make sure the big reveal actually lives up to the hype. just a thought... 🤷‍♀️ ...Tesla. 👀

👑 Reigning Find Friday 👑 running a little behind today, but better late than never 😂 this week's find is author CJ Connor Check out their interview with @michelekiricha1.bsky.social and maybe find your next favorite read! 📚

Geeks OUT@geeksout.bsky.social · 2w ago

CJ Connor is the author of queer romances & cozy mysteries, including the Board Game Shop Mystery series. Active in both the writing & LGBTQIA+ communities, they are a mentor for Author Mentor Match & a member of the Utah League of Writers. @Michelekiricha1.bsky.social interviewed CJ buff.ly/IrUe5dZ

casual gentle reminder to all: STOP USING META PRODUCTS STOP USING META PRODUCTS STOP USING META PRODUCTS STOP USING META PRODUCTS STOP USING META PRODUCTS

🇨🇦 🇺🇸 Zoë Keating@zoekeating.com · 2w ago

Since you can’t talk to a person, I asked the Meta AI business assistant if the new terms coming into effect on Oct 30 apply to professional creator accounts: Yes Then I asked if Meta would use the content on my blog and the music on my website to train its AI: Yes

tiny marketing thought 💭 you don't have to be everyone's cup of tea. some people like coffee. some like chaos. the point is, find your people. marketing gets a whole lot easier when you stop trying to appeal to everyone & start connecting with the peeps who actually get u. 👑

officially reached that point in the week where i'm running on caffeine and the promise that friday is almost here…anyway, here's to pretending we've got it all together for one more day. Happy Thursday all.

Hello Tuesday! Missed yesterday. Had a lot going on. Going to be another busy week.

i’ve reached that age where i wake up some mornings feeling like i got jumped in my sleep. is it all downhill from here? should i go ahead and start making arrangements? or is this just what happens when you sleep past 40? 💀😂

do you know the hardest part about writing a poetry collection? not sharing the poems before it's finished. 😂

👑 Reigning Find Friday 👑 Check out @johncoons.bsky.social cabaret, comedy, and a little theatrical chaos! he and Jonah Wheeler are bringing Double Indumbnity to NYC. oh, and they just made Playbill! 👀 go show him some love! 👑💙

John Coons/Teo@johncoons.bsky.social · 3w ago

Baby’s in Playbill! playbill.com/article/jona...

fellow authors/artists, stay the hell away from Must Read Magazines (Asimov's, Analog, F&SF)

John Picacio@johnpicacio.bsky.social · 3w ago

🧵 Attention, Fellow SFF Artists and Authors -- here is my response to Must Read Magazines, after they presented an Asimov's art contract expecting me to waive all Moral Rights and Copyright to my art. And, I would strongly advise the following to my fellow pros…. 1/

We're celebrating the one year anniversary of the release of "Machines of Consent" by giving the e-book away for free! For the next 24 hours, you can head over to: prismata-press.itch.io/machines-of-... And get a copy full of trans lesbian spice and romance for free! Enjoy!

Given financial issues (it's ... bad), seems like a good time to remind people I have books for sale. In fact, quite a fair number of queer (trans, pan, poly+) paranormal romance/erotica+, horror, and weird fiction. Want to buy direct? Get them here: www.huldrahouse.com/shop huldrahouse.itch.io

If it comes to accessories or things that you would like to give as a gift, I have the ability to source because I have a reseller license and I would love for you to spend your gifting money with a queer shop! So you should let me know things that you're looking for!

We've racked up $2K in vet bills in less than a week. If you're so inclined, please check out my shop www.lunalapidary.com. Thanks, I hope to get more product in the shop this weekend.

Luna Lapidary

Unique jewelry, polished stones and gifts. A queer nonbinary owned business.

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Housing is a queer issue. LGBTQ+ youth make up a huge share of young people experiencing homelessness — while the people in charge shop for $9M estates. Affordable housing saves queer lives. 🏠🏳️‍🌈

Pete Buttigieg@petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 3w ago

JD Vance is sizing up a $9 million Virginia estate while preaching to the rest of us that housing is more affordable than ever. No one believes him.