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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Hey yall, life update time. I'm gonna be real with you - I'm really struggling, and could use some help 💔

an image of a sad looking pony carrying lots of literal baggage represented with labeled moving boxes. It is captioned with "I need help"

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I don't know how else to start this; for the past couple of months, things have gotten pretty dire. I need help.

My fiancé and I need to move from California to New Jersey within the next month - My fiancé’s family has graciously offered to let us stay with them in NJ while we recover and look for new housing. The apartment we’re in is awful, and the cost of living expenses are bleeding us dry. And although I love my roommates, this living situation just isn’t working anymore and my fiancé and I very much need our own space to work. Vending at conventions has become my full time job, and due to the scale that I’m working at now, I also need to move to a part of the country with more drivable conventions and more affordable living options.

We were expecting things to go smoothly leading up to our move - things were going well! We made plans to begin this move months ago, and were ready to get the ball rolling. Then shit hit the fan.

In the past two months:
- I got scammed by an event I invested hundreds in
- I made half of what I usually make at what is (well, was) my most reliable convention
- my mom got diagnosed with cancer
- my third "permanent" dental crown suddenly broke, and it has to be extracted. This is not the first time this has happened, and it has now restarted the extensive - and expensive - dental work that I thought was long behind me. You can see everything that took place in a previous GoFundMe that I had.

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Emotionally and financially, I am exhausted. I haven’t felt this drained in years.

I'm trying to secure loans to help fund the move, but so far I haven't had much luck. So… here I am asking for help.

If you've enjoyed my work, please consider commissioning me, grabbing a goodie from my shop, or tossing a buck to the GoFundMe through the QR code shared below. I'm afraid to ask for help, but I'm in genuine need, and every cent will go towards getting me back on my feet. If you've enjoyed my art over the years, I humbly ask for any support you can provide. I will do my best to pay it forward by continuing to draw for you guys and entertain at the various conventions I attend.

I appreciate every single person who’s spent their time with me and my artwork, and want to keep sharing that with the world. Thank you for taking the time to read this <3

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Whinny City Pony Con @whinnycity.com · 01/06/2026

Are you a friend of PMVs? @coledonnerstag.bsky.social sure is! Chat about PMVs with him at #WCPC26! youtu.be/Dfx95XdSKsc?...

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The Journey Once More | Part I [PMV]

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Taylor #GlimmerGang @taylorbmcardle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🐴✨TRIVIA TROT PART III RETURNS FOR @harmonycon.bsky.social✨🐴 Well @bobbyseas.bsky.social is back to host the craziest game show ever! Some veteran community guests and some newbies are joining this go around. You seriously don’t want to miss this panel! 🤠SATURDAY AT 11:45 AM IN MANE EVENTS!🤠

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Taylor #GlimmerGang @taylorbmcardle.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

✨GET READY TO MATCH THE VIP STARS @harmonycon.bsky.social✨ My Little Match Game is back starring our incredible GOH’s @andypriceart.bsky.social @nillbewton.bsky.social GM Berrow, Kyle Rideout, Tabitha St. Germain @tonyfleecs.bsky.social @coledonnerstag.bsky.social & @bernieaprils.bsky.social! 💜

My Little Match Game GOH Edition returns for HarmonyCon with our star studded cast Andy Price, Bill Newton, GM Berrow, Kyle Rideout, Tabitha St. Germain, Tony Fleecs along with our CG stars Cole Donnerstag and Bernie Aprils!

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Bernie Aprils @bernieaprils.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Remember everyone: @mlpanthology.bsky.social tonight at 8:00! Barley Room! Get in line early! Wear deodorant!!

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Bernie Aprils @bernieaprils.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Come on down to @mlpanthology.bsky.social tonight at 8 in the Barley room! Get in line early! You won’t want to miss the trailer for Bernie Aprils: The Motion Picture Featuring a brand new mystery character… 👀

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Soooo something big may have happened on my visit to Disneyland today... @coledonnerstag.bsky.social and I are now engaged!! 💖

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Today is my wonderful partner @coledonnerstag.bsky.social's birthday (and our one year anniversary!), so I made this wood burned replica of the sign from The Wild Robot. It's a movie that means a lot to both of us, and I hope I did the great artwork from the film justice 💚

a photograph of a wood burned replica of the wood sign from The Wild Robot on a slab of basswood.

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Hey Lois, this reminds me of the time where I rose before the glorious nyehehehehe ( @coledonnerstag.bsky.social )

a drawing of Cole Donnerstag's oc Memoria in the default Peter Griffin pose

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Not the update I wanted to share, but... my tooth is severely infected. My lips and right ear are numb, and the pain is worse than when my appendix ruptured. I need to have it extracted. I hate asking for help, but… I think I need it :"( More info below www.gofundme.com/f/help-emily...

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Donate to Help Emily Conquer Her Medical Bills, organized by Emily Hull

Greetings, fellow person with teeth! My name is Emily, and I’m in the middle of fighti… Emily Hull needs your support for Help Emily Conquer Her Medical Bills

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Every night is a good night when you're with me 🌌 Happy Valentine's Day, @coledonnerstag.bsky.social 💙

A digital illustration with watercolor textures of two my little pony ocs snuggling in bed under some stylized stars hanging from white threads. The top pony is a minty colored unicorn with pink and purple fluffy hair. The bottom pony is a pegasus with ruffled pink, orange, and yellow hair.

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Bernie Aprils @bernieaprils.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hey you, you in the clothes… you STINK! But not for long, if you order some Bernie Aprils Deodorant! As seen in my newest advertisement, first televised during My Little Millionaire at #HarmonyCon2025 youtu.be/5QoVoRzlGsA?...

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Bernie Aprils Deodorant!

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Hrothgar... shaped like friend :) FINALLY finished this FF14 comm for one of my besties! Now if I have to draw another gun that detailed again any time soon I swear to god- #ff14 #ffXIV

A digital illustration of a black hrothgar from final fantasy 14 with red stripes. He is in a blue jumpsuit and wielding an ornate bronze gun. The character posed in an autumn colored forest.

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HarmonyCon | Soaring Higher! @harmonycon.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

🎶In the immortal words of Elton John: Saturday Night's Alright For...🎶 🎊4 MORE COMMUNITY GUESTS!🎊 PLEASE WELCOME @banquo0.bsky.social @coledonnerstag.bsky.social @riffponies.bsky.social and @fimiscontent.bsky.social as our ✨NEXT #HarmonyCon2025 COMMUNITY GUESTS!✨

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RiffPonies! @riffponies.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

🌕LATER TONIGHT🌕 JOIN @oomles.bsky.social @coledonnerstag.bsky.social @luckrock.bsky.social @xengaming101.bsky.social & ChrysCreature for ✨THE BEST✨ Lion King-related media you'll see all weekend! It's a 📺RIFFPONIES WATCH-ALONG TRIPLE FEATURE🐴 of🦁THE LION KING TRILOGY (1994-2004)!🦁 🌕TONIGHT @ 7!🦁

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Taylor #GlimmerGang @taylorbmcardle.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It was an honor to be invited back on this panel at PVCF! Had such a fun time with ACRacebest, @jayhaller.bsky.social @thothpenswell.bsky.social @yuraynus.bsky.social and Windber Thank you again to @coledonnerstag.bsky.social for being such an amazing host as always! 💜 youtu.be/xOGVL6MbWhM?...

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The Great Panel Randomizer - Ponyville Ciderfest 2024

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

They said you might see celebrities in Hollywood, they weren’t kidding!

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, I'm giving something new a shot! My potato ponies have been quite warmly received this past year, and I've had a lot of requests for them on apparel... so hey! Let's make that happen! ✨ More info below! 👇 #mlp #mylittlepony

a digital mockup of some all over printed button up tee shirts. It features Derpy from My Little Pony on a design to the left, and the mane six on a design to the right. They are drawn in a silly and chunky way. The text on the top says 'button up shirt, 100% cotton, all over print, silly smiley face'.

a digital mockup of some all over printed tote bags. It features Derpy from My Little Pony on a design to the left, and the mane six on a design to the right. They are drawn in a silly and chunky way. The text on the top says 'tote bags, premium canvas, zipper closure, bonus inner pocket, funny smiley face'.

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

✨ BIG update and BIG deals! ✨ Some old favorites are back, and we've got the arrival of 13 (!!!) new goodies! And since the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’ve marked every item 25% off for the next week~ Don’t miss out - link to my shop below! 💃

a collage of various products from Art by Oomles' Etsy including lanyards, keychains, acrylic standees, pinback buttons, enamel pins, and 3d printed magnets. Some of the franchises featured are Kingdom Hearts, My Litle Pony, Bluey, Pokemon, Dungeon Meshi, and Mystery Dungeon.

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The Journey Once More is a year old today! This also means we celebrate something special~ Happy Birthday Memoria!!! Art by @nettlemoth.bsky.social

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Nettlemoth @nettlemoth.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Today's sketch commissions ✨️

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Here's what it looks like with text! I'm not the best at typography, so I'm glad Cole already had a banger logo at the ready haha And yes, you're reading that correctly... volume 1! I will have more volumes to illustrate in due time ;) #mlp #mlpoc

A digital illustration of a cyan alicorn named Memoria with a rainbow etherial mane. She is floating in a space-like dreamscape and looking up. Her horn is touching a dark reflection of her own, bright sparkle emerging from the point where the horns meet. This version of the illustration is a book cover with text that says "Cole Donnerstag, The Journey Once More Volume 1"

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

I've been wanting to share this for a while, and @coledonnerstag.bsky.social finally gave me the okay - I illustrated a book cover for his multipart fanfic series, The Journey Once More! I put a lot of time and care into this one, and I hope it shows💖 #mlp #mlpoc

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Taylor #GlimmerGang @taylorbmcardle.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

✨GET READY TO MATCH THE STARS AT PONYVILLE CIDERFEST✨ “My Little Match Game” is back and even crazier than ever with eight horse celebrities INCLUDING Giles Panton voice of “Flash Magnus” will be here! Friday at 8:30 PM in the Fizzy Room, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE #PVCF24 ✅❌

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Oomles @ Ciderfest! @oomles.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Just dropped @coledonnerstag.bsky.social off at the airport after an absolutely wonderful couple of weeks together and I'm overwhelmed with emition. I have so many wonderful people in my life, and his addition to that circle has been nothing short of a miracle. Love is good, yall <3

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

So this is where the cool kids are moving to, huh?

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

My newest video is now out! youtu.be/Dfx95XdSKsc?...

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Coming November 17th!! Can’t wait to premiere it at Ciderfest!! 🦄🦄🦄

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

Anyone here going to Ciderfest? 👀

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Cole Donnerstag @coledonnerstag.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

I wonder if Bernie Aprils likes PMVs

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