iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Took a different route on my walk today, and found a very pretty autumn view along the way. Today’s album choice was also quite fitting: Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky.

A small stream, surrounded by trees in soft autumn colors.

A field of green grass, with tall pine trees to the left and a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds above.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Fitness Watch: "Hey, you've been stressed. Balance is important; remember to take it easy in a while!" Me: (Dares to briefly sit in a chair gaming/reading/knitting/&c.) Fitness Watch: "Oh look, a nap! But try not to take naps longer than 30 minutes; it'll mess with your sleep schedule." Me:

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Chicha's Angry Reaction

ALT: Chicha's Angry Reaction

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

In this day of AI-generated garbage infiltrating everything, the slow process of human creation and creativity feels like a genuine act of resistance, and all the more vital.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yesterday, while avoiding drawing yet again, I sewed a pencil roll. (“Surely, *this* will make it easier for me to get started!”) But then I did draw an apple, so maybe it worked?

A home-sewn blue pencil roll is rollout out above a small sketchbook, with an apple drawn in graphite.

The same pencil roll and drawing, but this time the pencil roll is rolled up.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I found myself watching the game somewhat randomly since the middle of the second period, and I just keep yelling at the TV. Please tell me it’s not always this bad. 😬

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Every time I try to create lately, it falls apart. I really need that to stop, but I don’t know how to fix the parts of me that aren’t working, and not everything is within my control. There’s no deeper message here… it just fills me with sadness to keep failing at things that are meant to be fun.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Spotted a few monarchs resting on a butterfly bush while taking a walk this afternoon. These lovely creatures were ubiquitous when I was growing up, an unavoidable presence; their relative absence now is just one more reminder of the damage we’ve done to the natural world.

A monarch butterfly resting on a pink butterfly bush.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My obsession with the ocean continues, this time in paper-cutout form.

Dorsal view of a mantra ray, swimming in blue-green water. The drawing has a paper-cutout effect.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Favorite household chore: Tending to the houseplants, giving them little haircuts. 🌿 Least favorite household chore: Cleaning the dishwasher filter, omg, why is this always so disgusting. 😭

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Daily bunny is my daily dose of happiness.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The game, if you're so inclined, is based on Naia, a Paleo-Indian girl who died in the Yucatán Peninsula 12,000-13,000 years ago. It's available on itch.io and Tabletop Simulator, and a good excuse to brush up on your Spanish. :) lst-estudio.itch.io/legado-abisal, steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...

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Legado Abisal by LST Estudio

Juego de mesa cooperativo sobre la conservación del patrimonio cultural subacuático.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Looking for something to add to your cart on #BandcampFriday? Check out this original soundtrack composed by the extremely talented @jnwake.bsky.social, who very kindly asked me to record vocals for the trailer! jnwake.bandcamp.com/album/legado...

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Legado Abisal (Banda Sonora), by jnWake

2 track album

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 11/04/2026

I don't know how to explain to the people who pop up when creatives complain about "AI" to say there are legit uses for it just how much they sound like someone saying "Well actually fire is used to make bread" when people are talking about an organized arson ring burning down their fucking houses

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Every time I think that I have absolutely nothing left in the tank, there emerges Some Other Thing to demonstrate that, no, actually, there is even farther still left to fall.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

That’s so kind of you to say… thank you! Amusingly, these are the first cars I’ve ever drawn. Don’t look too closely at all of the elements—there’s absolutely some wonkiness—but I definitely stretched myself with this one. Ask me to draw a person and I’d be hopeless, though. 😆

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Now that this has been announced, I can finally post this… I made the banner art for DoD’s #MAGWest contest! I spent waaay too much time on this, but I hope this vibe hits as well for you as it does for me.

A drawing of a racing scene. The road curves off into the distance, the sun setting over the water. There is a moon over the castle, and jet skis on the water in the background. 80s vibe.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Painting my feelings again. I’ll let this one speak for itself.

A silhouette of the Washington Monument in D.C., with the reflecting pool in the foreground and the Capitol in the distance. As the monolith tapers upward, it transforms into a wisp of dark smoke. The sky is red and ominous.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I deeply miss city life. That will not change… but I think I’ve at least finally found a way to inhabit that ache instead of burying it. This is the first piece I’ve made where I actually feel like kind of an artist, with something to express.

A silhouette of the Chicago skyline at night.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sue them into the ground. Art needs humanity. The human soul needs art to survive and thrive. AI slop is not art. www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

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The Millions of Songs Mashed Into AI-Generated Music

Explore the astonishing amount of music available to AI developers.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Unexpected evening to myself means it’s time for knitting and Stargate. Self care for crafty nerds.

A partially knit striped sweater in the foreground, and Stargate SG-1 on the TV in the background.

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Catherine Fitzsimmons @jinxcf.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Taking freelance fiction editing jobs. 0.75 cents/word for developmental, 0.5 cents/word for proofreading. Query publishing AT brain-lag.com DOT com. Please spread the word, things're getting expensive.

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Dr. Susan G (she/her) @madtownmama.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“I’m not a hater based on vibes. I’m a hater based on facts.” Same girl same and I am here for ALL OF IT @marisakabas.bsky.social www.thehandbasket.co/p/hating-ai-...

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Hating AI is good, actually

LinkedIn may be awash with boosters, but shunning AI is the human choice.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

That feeling when you cut off 13” of hair on a whim because you just. can’t. even. anymore. With anything, with everything; it doesn’t matter what, because you don’t even know yourself. Time between decision and scissors: approximately 1.5 minutes.

A photo of a woman with chin-length hair. In her hand is the 13 inches of hair she just cut off on a whim. This is fine.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I had time to kill, and some people were having birthdays.

A doodle of a light-blue Shy Guy, wearing a red and yellow party hat. The thought bubble says “Hap Birf!”

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Managed to sneak my way onto the Pixel Mixers 10th anniversary album, thanks to Ian Martyn. Go check it out! It's chock full of amazing musicians (and the friends we made along the way, &c).

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Oooh, it's so fun to finally hear this! Thank you (as always) for inviting me to sing with you! <3

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It feels like there's a communication breakdown somewhere, but this wasn't a problem years ago, so I don't know where I'm suddenly going wrong now. I'm dreading each day more and more. I'm so very tired it all, but there's no way out.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's like I'm simultaneously valued and not trusted. Despite our extensive documentation, I spend half my time serving as his external brain, at the cost of my own work. Any time I request input or support, I regret it, to the point where I've almost entirely stopped asking.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Lately I'm feeling completely demoralized by basically every interaction I have with my boss. Everything feels like a battle; nothing is a win. Even our conversation about my annual review, which was stellar, left me feeling like I'm not doing a good enough job.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Did not really expect my little nonsense drawing to end up on the website, but I guess that’s what happens when things are running late. Enjoy it while it lasts! The real banner art for this month is guaranteed to be more skilled and less silly.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Started swatching for my first new sweater in over a year, trying to get out of my knitting rut and better look after my mental health. I should really knit more @babycocktails.bsky.social designs; the textures are always so delightful. This will look really lovely once I add the stripes, too.

A photograph of an in-progress knit swatch. The fabric is blue and has a lovely, toothy texture.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In case anyone was wondering (I know you weren't), today it's Arvo Pärt who's tugging at my heartstrings. <3

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I've been listening to a lot of piano music while working today, and invariably, whenever I hear something that stops me dead in my tracks with this sense of heartbreaking beauty and sadness and quiet longing, it ends up being Satie. He crushes me every single time, and I love him for it.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Silly meeting doodle based on an equally silly reference photo, just in case anyone else needs a pick-me-up.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

lmao, I spent all day on this, only to end up right back where I started. 💀 (At least as far as my e-reader is concerned—the plugboard is refusing to update the title upon export, which was half of the point of this endeavor. Thankfully, the metadata in Calibre itself is now gorgeous.)

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Curse the past version of me that started converting ebooks into MOBI instead of EPUB. Praise the current version of me that is spending the winter storm getting my Calibre library in order once and for all. <3 good metadata.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Been working on this one for a while. I *love* how Hornet came out, but the foreground needs more than a little help. I’m going to need to learn how to draw landscapes at some point, but for now it’s time to move onto the next thing. Still really happy with this piece overall, though!

A digital drawing of Hornet, a character from the video game Silksong. She’s holding a needle as a weapon and surrounded by greenery.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The view from my kitchen this morning. I know everyone loves complaining about winter weather, but I find it all so tiresome. There’s beauty in all seasons.

A photograph of the woods, covered in freshly fallen snow.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I am such a nerd. I got access to some new data tables at work (something like 2 years after I first requested it), and I am just bouncing-off-the-walls giddy about the reporting I'm *finally* going to be able to generate.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Only saw the news after posting this, and I gotta say… I think more art is in my future today. I honestly don’t know how to cope with the onslaught of horrors anymore.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Was feeling really down on myself last night, and decided to use art as a coping mechanism. This was from a tutorial, so I don’t get any creative credit, but it was fun and got me using brushes I hadn’t used before. Also, painting with color directly instead of relying on layer blending. #ArtWithFlo

Digital drawing of a black cat on a roof. It’s evening, and the sky is bursting with a moody sunset light. The moon and stars are above.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Thank you so much! I have a long way to go, but it’s a fun journey.

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

That’s a junimo, from Stardew Valley! (Can you tell I picked the characters based on what would be easiest to draw? 🤣)

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Very kind of you to say, thank you!

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Andromeda @an-drom-eda.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Baby's first commissioned artwork! Although I use the term "commissioned" lightly, and I asked that the $ be donated to my local animal shelter. Sure, I still have no idea how to make objects actually feel like they're sitting in a 3D space, but I was still pretty pleased with how this turned out.

A drawing of bunch of video game characters (Kirby, a korok, a junimo, a metroid, and a goomba) in Santa hads sitting around a bunch of presents. There are Christmas lights in the background. Text reads: "Dwelling of Duels Secret Santa."

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