iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The US government may try to erase the parts of history and science they don't like, but unfortunately for them science and facts don't change just because they delete and shred evidence of our existence. Existence is resistance, folx.💪💙💖🤍💖💙 💋 #transgenderdayofvisibility #lgbtqia+

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M.A. Zavala 💖💜💙 @megzavala.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I hope every person that greedily uses genAI to make a mockery of Miyazaki’s work turns into a pig to be used for bacon at the bathhouse

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too. Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more. Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

tRump's god, Austen Bower, Digital, 2025

Digital painting of a Poorly Drawn American one hundred dollar bill, with donald trump in the center. On the left side there is a quote from his second inauguration that reads, quote, We will not forget our country, we will not forget our constitution, and we will not forget our god. End quote. The word god is lower case, and the words, our god, are on top of a smaller picture of money with a U.S. dollar symbol. On the right side of the picture, where U.S. money says The United States of America, this painting says the united states of the rich, white, straight, cisgender, americans.

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

"With the best intentions... Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions... ...as far as I'm concerned, you're no better than the people that built this place" - Dr. Alan Grant - Jurassic Park 3

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/01/2025

We distributed these materials in English and Spanish across our community this weekend and invite you to share these reminders widely. Print it out and keep it in your wallet or on your fridge for reference and safe keeping. We are in this together. (3/3)

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/01/2025

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant. (2/3)

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/01/2025

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I kind of trust the Germans to know a Hitlergruß when they see one

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

AOC: Trans girls are girls. And for all the folks that are so concerned, thank you for your concern for women for the first time. I don't know who has been to gym class, I’ve played co-ed sports all the time

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

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rom 💽 @cdromarts.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

making it "illegal" to be trans isnt ever gonna stop me from being trans fuck off

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Don't let fascists and fascist apologists try to cover it up and get rid of the footage. News networks have already cut away from Elon Musk's first seig heil, but it is, and will remain, burned into my brain. The effort, the grunt, the expression change. All thought out and intentional. Fuck nazis.

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raeshandalias.bsky.social @raeshandalias.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Just in case you were wondering! Lock in!

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Lindsay R Corriveau @lindsayrc.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

No Worship for Tyrants 2025 🇺🇸 The REAL issues are human and bipartisan, not left vs right. Stay literate, stay involved, stay above vapid trans & immigrant scapegoating. Don't brain rot – we are stronger together ❤️ #nototyrants #notofacism #notohate

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Dhyan @khalsafamily.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

“The Empire is a disease that thrives in darkness” - Maarva Andor From Andor S1 E12, Rix Road

Luther Rael listening to Maarva Andor’s speech

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Marc Alan Schelske @marcalanschelske.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

"You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt." (Exodus 23:19). ... "I was a stranger and you did not welcome me" (Matthew 25:43).

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Just decided to stream some Helldivers 2 over on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/RisingAphrod... No cam or mic. Just vibes on 10 - Super Helldive 😎

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Twitch is the world

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Mario Kart Wii, was peak Mario Kart

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Lady Emily ☄️ @ladyemily.nebula.tv · 16/01/2025

You’ll probably see this screenshot floating around a lot but it really was wonderful to see Lynch put a scene in Twin Peaks: The Return where he has his character literally stare at the camera and say that you should either support trans people or die. I needed to hear that in 2017

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Matt Acuña | PiRATs! Of the Seven Sewers @acunamattata.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

There's a lot of stereotypes about Los Angeles being a vain city where people only look out for themselves, but throughout this unspeakable tragedy I've seen that that couldn't be farther from the truth.

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I think a goal of mine next year will be to focus on making smaller drawings more often. I've found big pieces with multiple subjects are fun and I love diving into them, but sometimes a simpler idea can be just as beautiful 🌻 #digitalart #supportartists #lgbtqia+ #artist #smallartists #resolutions

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angel💀 @sabattons.com · 26/12/2024

if you made art this year, you did well. a sketch, even if it was scrapped ; a poem, even if it was deleted — mattered. you put thought to paper, you engaged with the creative alchemy of turning feeling to something tangible. doesn't matter if you weren't productive "enough." or good "enough."

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Your purpose as an artist doesn't have to be profound. Create because it brings you joy. Create because you find beauty where others cannot. Do it because it feels wrong not to. Just create.

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Are you creating work in alignment with who you are, or are you making work to please others?

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Finding pictures in the clouds, and finding pictures on your warm up pages from random squiggles are a very similar feeling Digital drawing has reawaken my childhood wonder and fun of creating. It's been a great boost to getting me to create again #art #digitalart #doyourwarmups #practice #lgbtqia+

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

#promosky 3/3 What are some of your hobbies? Streets of Rage Golden Axe Fate SW Battlefront SW Epic Duels Mystery Mansion BG3 Animation Golden Eye Marble Blast Gold Nanosaur 2 Sci-Fi Controller Lego The Hobbit LOTR Narnia Plug in Play SW games ❤️ Neurodivergent Heroscape Doom MLF Fantasy Muppets

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

#promosky 2/3 Stop Motion Animation Sonic The Hedgehog Fortnite DBD Battle Bears Marvel Batman Helldivers 2 SSB->SSBU Mario Kart Mario Party Zelda Dark Souls|Bloodborne|Elden Ring Boomerang Fu Metroid Paper Mario Pandas Capybara Christmas 🎄 Snow Drag forever Football Big Buzzin' Bee

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I forgot an ampersand and keywords are a thing #promosky 1/3 Happily Married 💍🏳️‍🌈 Fiercely Queer! 🏳️‍⚧️🐼 She/They Artist No AI🚫 Filmmaker Photographer Digital Art Star Wars Bionicle TMNT Hazbin Chaotic TCG Pokemon Genesis GameBoy Color Drummer Guitarist Trumpeter Fencer Anxiety/OCD/Depression

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sulo 🏳️‍⚧️ @crombld.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

@ ARTISTS!!! (PLEASE REPOST FOR AWARENESS) if you are unable to use glaze or nightshade for whatever reason, please protect your art by using art shield. it's a free service that takes minutes, and can run on mobile as it is browser based! artshield.io#services

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Digital drawing is still only a couple weeks old to me, and I already love this medium so much! I know I'm just scratching the surface of all of the incredible possibilities, but it's already felt so wonderful to have gotten to the point where I've begun to create with reckless abandon

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The Animation Guild // #WeAre839 @animationguild.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hey all eligible TAG voters! Have you voted yet? Your vote is your voice on our next contract, so make sure to cast yours now! Get more info at www.tagnegotiations2024.com/ratification #StandWithAnimation #Vote4Animation

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Austen Bower @austenbower.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I keep trying to remind myself that creating art, is better than art that remains in my head, never to see the light of day

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Matt Acuña | PiRATs! Of the Seven Sewers @acunamattata.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Still see tons of people joke about having OCD cause they like to keep things tidy, so just gonna say that having OCD is debilitating and not quirky, it can devastate your brain with intrusive thoughts and compulsions. My college years absolutely wrecked me with it and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

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Kieran Judge ✍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @kjudgemental.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

‘Hollywood is just content now!’ Well then watch non-English-language stuff. Watch independent films. Watch stuff made for $10m max. Watch shorts. Watch guerrilla documentaries. Watch experimental filmmaking. Watch kooky animations. It’s still film if it wasn’t made in California for $100m.

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

artists 🎨 stop apologizing for not posting, for taking breaks, for being slow, for drawing the same character, for posting only sketches, for gushing over OCs, for being a beginner, for raising your prices, for trying a new medium— start doing whatever you heckin want

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