A random set of sketches from the last month or so. Some of them from a streaming figure drawing session, others from pictures. #sketchbook #pencildrawing #penandink #seattleartist #gayartist

Thank you to @art.codyshipman.com and @wayneevan.bsky.social for hosting a great life drawing session. Some of my favorites.

Some of my favorite sketches from July’s dunk and draw at the Lumberyard bar in Seattle. #lifedrawing #gayartist #seattleartist

Been a bit behind on posting art and I’m making up for that now. Some great sketches I did at the drink and draw at the Lumberyard Bar in Seattle last month. #drinkanddraw #lifedrawing #gayartist #seattleartist #tukwilaartist

Jimothy flash?

Lots of people at the Howell Beach in Seattle today. Lots of opportunities for life drawing. #sketchbook #lifedrawing #gayartist #tukwilaartist #seattleartist #howellbeach

Amid Trump immigration crackdown, NYC schools use comic books to teach kids their rights: www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/06/a... @nydailynews.com @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov @davidhahn.bsky.social

Amid Trump immigration crackdown, NYC schools use comic books to teach kids their rights

The rights presented in the comic represent a doubling down on New York’s sanctuary city laws, which, among other protections, maintain that non-local law enforcement, such as ICE, can’t enter a publi...

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This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the beauty of diversity above and below the surface. Environmental advocacy and the LGBTQ+ rights movement share a common purpose: protecting vulnerable communities, caring for the spaces we all call home, and creating a world where we all can flourish.

@dylanpynk.bsky.social and @cristianpintos.com unknowingly making their presence known at the gym today. ☺️💙 #gayartist #gayart #queerart #queerartist

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous to the existence of an independent and free media. Take action: glaad.org/fcc

The FCC wants a giant "OFF" switch for queer characters on TV. Here's how to tell them that's a terrible idea: glaad.org/FCC

“Lobbyists will tell you it’s not that bad, urban legend… That absolutely rises to the level a national congressional investigation.” @aoc.bsky.social went with @moreperfectunion.bsky.social to a Red county where a META data center is hurting the water— as xAI impacts Memphis etc

Experiment in gouache and underpainting. Stained my watercolor paper with coffee and stamp ink using Lego letterpress. Made a sketch and then traced it onto the paper. Started with a wash of thin gouache and built up with thicker paints from there. #gayartist #gouache #artprocess #malefiguredrawing

It was great to get out to Howell Beach in Seattle for the first time this year. Filled a page with quick sketches cause there were a lot of opportunities. . #sketchbook #gayartists #malelifedrawing #seattlenudebeach #howellbeach

Today’s afternoon pencil sketch. #pencilsketch #malefiguredrawing #gayartist #queerartist

I’ve been doing more pencil sketches preparing for an event this fall. #pencilsketches #malefiguredrawing #gayartist

It’s been a bit since I posted my sketches. Thanks to @itscodes.codyshipman.com for setting up the drink & draw and The Lumberyard. #malelifedrawing #seattleartist #gayartist

Somebody somewhere Needs flowers tonight

This is like staring into a kaleidoscopic magic eye puzzle but instead of falling down or even up the stairs you simply tumble into an abstract dimension like a Doctor Who episode where the stair pattern itself is the villain and David Tennant just says “I’m so sorry” while looking at you forlornly.

Genie Lauren@moreandagain.me · 4mo ago

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As DC’s publisher, Jim now has the opportunity to do the funniest thing: adjust the expectations of freelancers so no one ever has to worry about kicking into “5th gear” and damaging their health for unrealistic publishing schedules.

Popverse@popversesays.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Jim Lee shares his private health struggles that led to Batman: Hush 2 delays, and a rethinking of his work-life balance. He's okay now, but is making some changes. Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-dc-co...

🔥 @aoc.bsky.social: “WAH WAH WAH… Democrats have asked Republicans for 10 years to ban partisan gerrymandering. And for 10 years, Republicans have said no.” (From @pabloreports.bsky.social )

Man, remember when John Lennon said that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus

trans knight helms ✨🏳️‍⚧️⚔️ [ #art ] [ #transart ]

I’m extremely tough, is what I’m saying.

🔥 HASAN: “There’s a battle brewing — against not only the corrupt, fascist forces of the Republican Party… but also against do-nothing Dems that fundraise from corporate donors and put YOUR interests 2nd… Remember: every dollar spent on a bomb is stolen from YOU.”

“A Tennessee library director is drawing national support after refusing to relocate LGBTQ+ children’s books, citing the First Amendment.” apple.news/AEgwuiGArT_m...

‘I will not comply’: Tennessee librarian refuses to move LGBTQ+ books — Advocate

Rutherford County library director Luanne James’s stand against a vote to relocate more than 190 titles draws national support as the board weighs firing her.

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...But the view! This painting was made during the early months of covid lockdown and it's incredible how much of our lives are still spent trying to go about our normal lives and make the best out of increasingly horrible events.

Started a new website for my personal artwork. It has a lot of my life drawing sketches now, and will change and evolve as I evolve my creative practice. Link is in my profile if you are curious. . #spraguemakesart #gayartist #seattleartist #tukwilaartist