T.Applesmith

@tapplesmith.bsky.social

Hobby Artist. Heavy Machinery R&D. Ace/Pan. They/Them. 20 something. https://tapplesmith.carrd.co/ Staff member at @foxglovecomics.com Banner by @harrykdeer.bsky.social

Wacom recently asked me to talk about why I make queer comics, and given there are multiple bills right now floating around in congress that are effectively "we will kill your livelihood if we get a sniff of queer" I had some pretty strong, simply feelings to relay.

Hunger's Bite was nominated for a Ringo! If you're a professional in the comics industry--which includes webcomics, self-publishing, and non-artistic roles-- you're eligible to vote! And I'd love if you could vote for Hunger's Bite! You have until August 26th! ringoawards.com (and please share!)

illustration of the hunger's bite cast with the text "For your consideration: Hunger's Bite, Best Children's Graphic Novel, 12 and Up"

Blue Bottle Games, as a policy, does not use generative AI. It's something we've discussed as a team, weighing the pros and cons, and ultimately, we decided it was not for us. Recently, while chatting with a colleague, she mentioned it was useful hearing our reasoning. So: Sharing time! 1/12

I feel like people have forgotten that ad blockers weren't popular because people just wanted to get something for free, it's because we can't trust ads not to fuck up our computers. If we still just had quiet simple banner ads or sideboard ads, ad blockers wouldn't have gotten as much traction.

Since I can't vaguepost about Concrete Sky, I've decided to create new OCs in my maladaptive daydreams to share with Meet Dr. Occam, head researcher of her provincial space program. She WILL make strapping a turret to what is effectively Apollo 11 work. Now on artfight! #furryart #OC #artfight

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