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Elisabeth Alba @elisabethalba.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

"Ready or not, here I come!" ⚔️ Knight of Swords from the Everyday Witch Tarot Illustrated by Elisabeth Alba Written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social Published by @llewellynbooks.bsky.social Art prints of every card at albaillustration.etsy.com! #tarot

Ink and watercolor illustration of a person (male in appearance) flying on a broomstick, one hand holding a sword in front as they charge through the sky. Cape billowing, cat on the broom behind him, birds scattering in all directions.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Donald Trump is planning a military parade in Washington, DC. on June 14. This display of might is intended to intimidate opponents and solidify his image as a strongman on our dime—we won’t stand by while that happens! Join us at Chicago's Daley Plaza. Sat June 14, 12 pm tinyurl.com/NoKingsChicago

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No Kings Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Join Indivisible Chicago and our partner organizations for a rally and march in downtown Chicago as we come together to say NO KINGS! This national d...

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red - Neopets Ambassador @prettypinkpansy.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

one thing I am very proud of is that I've gotten really consistent at putting alt text. tips 1. describe the focus/importance FIRST, then extraneous details. ❌ "a blue sky and green grass. in the middle of the grass is an apple" ✅ "a red apple in the middle of some grass, a blue sky overhead"

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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

So excited to share! My Knight of Cups will be part of Valkarie Gallery's upcoming group show "ARCANA: Painting the Fates". (I'll share the final painting later ;D) If you can get to Lakewood, CO between June 14 and July 6, check it out! I'm only one of many FANTASTIC artists showing work there.

Created for the Color Tarot Project's upcoming "Radiant Fates" deck, this preliminary ink drawing depicts a stained glass styled Knight of Cups. He appears to be a handsome young man with flowing hair, holding a cup in one raised hand. His horse canters contentedly along a stream. The window is shattered above the knight's head.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The baptismal tub font at St. Mary's Church in Bucknell, crafted from Wrekin quartzite, displays a fascinating blend of styles. Its unique face carving is considered early Norman in origin, while other carvings, including the interlacing patterns, are believed to be Saxon. #History #Shropshire

The baptism font at Bucknell church featuring interlacing pattern work and a cheery whiskered face

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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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but Jung, who got coochie, @dulosis.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

really eager to see how the tenure review committee interprets the course eval i got that just says "10/10, no notes. Ate and left no crumbs." and absolutely nothing else. i hope it makes it into whatever official recommendation they make when i'm up for review.

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Jennifear de Ghoulsman Haunts Again @jenniferdeguzman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Heh, just remembered I made this afterward

“Don’t make me tap the sign” Simpsons meme. The sign says

Magical Realism isn't just
"weird stuff happening."
It is a distinct genre of literature that cannot be separated from the experience of colonialism.

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

What is UP today?! There is a "10 year ban on regulating anything to do with AI" before the House Committee. Absolutely not! Call and write your reps and tell them why a total lack of regulation for the plagiarism machine is not in Americans' best interests.

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

timeline cleanse, look at these cookies!!

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Meg @bambooanime.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I found the code to turn this into Gaga's Meat Dress from the VMAs and now I'm just walking BBQ.

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Vixenheart @silveralethia.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

hey just an FYI the transphobe who ran the exclusionary WomensArt is back as @womensartbluesky.bsky.social she's a despicable content scraper who misgenders trans men and excludes trans women follow @womensart2.bsky.social @womensart1.bsky.social instead

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

If it walks and talks like eugenics, it is eugenics. Nothing “soft” about it.

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Elisabeth Alba @elisabethalba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Itty Bitty Dragon! 🐉 A wee 3x3 inch painting created for a patron in my Tiny Collector Tier at www.patreon.com/elisabethalba. #dragon #dragonsky #fantasyart #dragonart #illustration #babydragon

Ink and watercolor illustration of a tiny purple dragon sleeping on a pile of coins inside of a coin purse.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I have never had a single bit of contact with Nicholas Whyte other than observing his conduct in fandom, but that observation has led me to conclude his professionalism, ethics, and commitment to fandom are such that if he is resigning from Seattle 2025, something is very, very badly wrong.

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Amanda @initiala.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Teyana's cemented into first place for looks this year, everyone else is just competing for second

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Amanda @initiala.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

when you have the Met Gala at 7, but are covering on Hamilton at 8

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Zodi Addams 🍁☕️🎃 @zodi777.blacksky.app · 05/05/2025

So, I know that the Met Gala gives big Hunger Games energy. That analogy is warranted given everything going on in the world. However, I’d like to take a moment to gently remind people that the event really does support artisans, public history, and preservation. It’s not just about celebs.

A Tweet From Derek Guy:

A few things to keep in mind during Met Gala discourse:

— The Met Gala is a fundraising event that supports the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute.

— The Costume Institute preserves historical garments, curates public exhibitions, and educates people on how clothing reflects and shapes culture.

— At a time when federal arts funding is being cut, private fundraising like this becomes even more important.

— Many cause-driven organizations hold galas, including those focused on the arts, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice, and medical research.

— This year’s theme centers on Black dandyism, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The book explores how Black men transformed a style once imposed upon them into a tool for self-expression, resistance, and dignity.

— The Met Gala raises money through ticket sales. Major fashion houses often purchase entire tables and then invite guests to attend wearing their designs. This is money that would otherwise be spent on private marketing—but here, it goes toward a public cultural institution.

— Not all clothing is meant to be practical or "presentable" by conventional standards. Some garments are made as artistic statements. Even if you wouldn’t wear something to the office, you can still appreciate the creativity and technical mastery behind it.

— Events like this provide work for countless tailors, embroiderers, textile specialists, and artisans—many of whom produce garments entirely by hand. Such artisans also help you appreciate other forms of art, such as theatre and movies, which require costuming.

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No0neReally @no0nereaiiy.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

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Amanda @initiala.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Uncle is on a lawn cutting rant I am on a “put in native and drought resistant plants because this isn’t 18th century France” rant Immovable object meet unstoppable force

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Elisabeth Alba @elisabethalba.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy Beltane!!! 🌷 4 of Wands from the Everyday Witch Tarot, illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by @llewellynbooks.bsky.social.

Illustration of 4 witches and 4 cats on a hillside celebrating. The witches are raising their wands aloft with magical streamers coming out of the tips. The cats are playing with magical sparkles. Castle and party tent in background.

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Elisabeth Alba @elisabethalba.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It's Caturday! 🦁 ROAR! The Lion from the Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle - this card represents feminine power! Signed decks + art prints at albaillustration.etsy.com + the original ink/watercolor/acryla gouache painting is at www.albaillustration.com/original-art. #lion #lioness

Card illustration from the Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle deck illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, written by Deborah Blake, published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This image features a lioness laying under a tree, with two lion cubs in the tree.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Ah okay! Afraid I’m out of my depth here :)

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I’m just wary of using arguments that are reminiscent of eugenicist ones in order to critique the actions of this administration, especially in a climate where eugenic ideology is becoming normalized again.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Ah okay, I wasn’t familiar with the exact circumstances/diagnosis.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

That being said, your reply above helped clarify your point for me.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“These are the genes that lobotomized Rosemary” made me think you were saying that RFKJ’s beliefs/policies are wack because he shares genetic material with a person in his family who was deemed crazy and worthy of a lobotomy, and I felt that was a messed up way of criticizing him.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

IIRC, she was lobotomized due to “rebellious” behavior. It was a tragic and inhumane procedure that governments used throughout the 20th century to target members of society deemed undesirable. I’d avoid the trap of blaming RFKJ’s genes- too similar to how eugenicists like RFKJ think.

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melissa capriglione @ HOODIE KICKSTARTER @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

no more rectangle, only rosemary

four panel black and white cartoon comic of a cat and their owner. the owner is laying down playing a switch. in the first panel, the cat pokes its head into the panel. the second panel the cat moves its head under the switch. the third panel, the cat manages to block the switch and says "no more rectangle". in the last panel, the cat says "only rosemary"

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Kiri Callaghan @kiricallaghan.com · 17/04/2025

Imagine smoking a cigar and drinking on a yacht while women are in fear and crying for their lives as a direct result of your actions… and not realizing you’re a super villain.

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brighterleaf.bsky.social @brighterleaf.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🕯They've arrived!! Each candle's unique scent captures the character's journey/identity. Can't wait to smell the nightmarket and food stalls on my next re-read of Provost's Dog. Thank you to @briarwickcandles.com, @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social, and @tamorapierce.bsky.social for your thoughtfulness!

Officially licensed Briarwick candles on a bookshelf full of their respective Tortall series by Tanora Pierce

"Beka" candle in front of The Provost Dog's series by Tamora Pierce. Candle is illustrated with her divine cat Pounce and the dust spinners she communicates with.

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Doctor Who Production News @doctorwhopn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Of course he's seated in number 15.

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bjørnebær @lilbjornebaer.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

it’s called fashion, look it up

A black cat sits in a loaf with a pink silk scrunchie balanced on his head.

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The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

We're outside Chicago's South Loop Tesla, calling for Illinois Democrats to stand up and demand the richest pay their fair share! 🪧

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Corey (Local Cryptid) 🌈 🦇 @coreypoetry.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

*taps mic* Hey Millenials! You know what we're not gonna do? We're not gonna fucking watch that new HBO Harry Potter show because R*owling is a reprehensible human/transphobe/acephobe and we're not giving her money. Okay? OKAY?! Yes, I mean *you*. Also read a different book. Hell, *write* one.

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garin | comms open @garin.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

sketch

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Abeeha Tariq @abeehatariqart.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

been a while since I jumped on an art trend but I’m loving this one so here’s my #starterpack 😝 #noai #art #humanartist

Illustration of the artist as a doll in a pack with accessories, like an iPad, art supplies, bad and makeup

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

😆🥩🧴 It's real y'all. Trump's Secretary of Education touted "A1" for kids' learning, and A1 Steak Sauce grabbed their opportunity. (See IG post: instagram.com/p/DIR-XQ5SsCq/?hl=en)

Parody ad depicting a bottle of A1 steak sauce though the label says: A.1. For education purposes only sauce. Shake well.

Next to the image are the words: Agree, best to start them early.

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Jennifer X. Pumpkins 🎃 @jenyetagain.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

strange women lying in ponds distributing swords starting to look like a reasonable basis for a system of government

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cupofmin @cupofmin.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

This little bunny will be part of next week's tea bag bookmark release 🌿

An orange bookmark shaped like a tea bag, with a bunny with brown spots embroidered on it.

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wartortling ✨️ @wartortling.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Had a go at doing the ghibli thing but, like, the not shit way. Took me about 10 minutes - it's not perfect, but I learnt something new and I made it with my hands and my brain! Making art is good for you!!

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Ruth Miller, artist who creates hand-embroidered portraits from her studio on the Mississippi Gulf Coast #womensart

Pictorial embroidered artwork featuring the head and shoulders of a Black woman facing left with short hair yellow top and smiling, the subject is presented within a decorative circle and with embroidered patterns to the left

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A drawing of a crow hiding a knife with a wood handle over a pink background. Black text reads this is a doomscrolling checkpoint
post a cat & go drink some water

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