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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I painted a watercolor portrait of my mom's cat for her birthday. #WatercolorArt

Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Continuing my pride flag animal series, I painted a pansexual panda. Hey this one is me! What pride flag and animal combo should I do next?

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Happy Pride! I painted a non-binary raccoon. What animal should I paint for the progress or rainbow flag? #nonbinarypride

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I painted a lesbian fox. Happy Pride! What pride flag and animal combo should I do next? #LesbianPride

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Watercolor trans cat! What Pride flag and animal should I combine next? #TransPride

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I painted a bi frog. What pride flag and animal should I combine next? #prideart

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Happy Pride! I painted you an ace axolotl. #Pride

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Your battle jacket called, it said you needed a "film the police" patch. Created from my hand-drawn illustration, this patch is ready to be ironed on your favorite jacket or bag. Remind everyone we need to keep the police accountable. New patch, now available here: www.dorkydino.com/product-page...

Iron-on patch of a vintage video camera with the words "film the police" on the side.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I used to love doing artistic photography, but the reality is, photo prints rarely sell unless they are personal family portraits. I'm discontinuing all photography prints from my website. This is your last chance to get one, so grab your favorite now! www.dorkydino.com/shop?Categor...

Up close photo of a pocket watch with gears showing.

A pink cupcake with a cherry, Pocky, and a conversation hearts on top. The heart reads "be true."

Lips and a hand blowing a kiss, with bokeh hearts in the background that appears to be being blown from the mouth.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Knowing your rights, and making sure other people know theirs, is a huge step in protecting against abuse of power, and overreach. This is a zine about rights when encountering law enforcement. Swipe through to read.

Illustration of a raised fist with the text "Police Encounters: You Have Rights."

Illustration of a badge with the words "Badges don't grant extra rights." "If you are stopped by police: stay calm, don't run, resist, or lie. Keep your hands visible. Ask 'am I free to leave?' If the answer is yes, walk away and say nothing. You may be able to reduce risk to yourself by staying calm and not exhibiting hostility. The goal is to get home safely. If you see an officer engaging in unlawful activity: call them out, record, and share."

Illustration of a vintage video camera with the text "film the police" on the side. Text on the page reads: Record public police interactions when you can. Stand at a safe distance and record what is happening without interfering. Officers may not seize or demand to view your recordings without a warrant. If an officer orders you to stop recording, remind them that it is your right under the first amendment.

Illustration of a face with tape over the mouth with the words "remain silent." Text on the page reads: If questioned by the police, remember you are a part of their investigation. Do not help them in proving your guilt. Assert you are observing your fifth amendment right. "I plead the fifth." And don't say another word.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I rescued these Converse from a thrift store, deep cleaned them, and then customized them with Haunter, Ghastly, and Gengar. These ones already sold! What should I put on Converse next? #pokemon

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Teachers lied to you! Here's the truth about primary colors. #ColorTheory

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Meet your new favorite room decor! I handmade the stencil then painted cork boards with D20s.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Knowing your rights is incredibly important. If you are stopped by police, remember that the goal is to get home safely. You may be able to reduce risk to yourself by staying calm and not exhibiting hostility. Ask "Am I free to leave?" If the answer is yes, walk away and say nothing.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

If interrogated by law enforcement, remember you are a part of their investigation. Do not help them in proving your guilt. Assert you are observing your fifth amendment right. "I plead the fifth." And don't say another word. Full "Know Your Rights" zine can be found on my website.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

See the process of how a pet portrait painting comes together.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

They won't tell you this, but this is what you need behind your art booth.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Revealing my latest custom shoes! These Alice in Wonderland inspired shoes were a custom commission. #aliceinwonderland

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you know I handmade my own wedding bouquet? I painted some paper with watercolor, and also thrifted some colorful paper. The I folded them into origami flowers and stuck them in a foam ball. I'm so happy with how it turned out!

A rainbow bouquet made of origami flowers.

A bride with rainbow hair wearing a white wedding dress and a groom with short hair wearing a black button up with rainbow trim. The bride is holding a rainbow bouquet of origami dlowers.

Origami flowers in a rainbow of colors sit on top of a wedding dress with rainbow tulle.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Is it just me or are miniatures harder to paint than paper/canvas? 😅 Painted a little owlbear.

Painted miniature of an owlbear with a D20 in the background for scale.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

I was able to get some Ladurée macarons while in Paris and they were SO good! Took a moment to do a quick sketch.

A colored pencil sketch of stacked macarons.

A woman with colorful hair holding a Ladurée bag in front of the storefront.

A woman with colorful hair is holding a yellow macaron.

A woman with colorful hair is holding a Ladurée box

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Did a little sketching on the street in Paris while waiting in line for steak frites.

Multicolored pencil sketch of people standing on a corner.

A woman with colorful hair is sipping an orange drink at an outdoor cafe table on a Paris street.

A woman with colorful hair with the Eiffel Tower lit up in the background.

A woman with colorful hair is standing in front of a water lily painting by Monet.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Paris has these lovely little alleys that are full of life and shops and socialization! I feel like some of the creepy abandoned alleys in the US should follow suit.

Loose watercolor painting of an alley in Paris.

A woman with colorful hair stands on a green bridge in Monet's garden.

A woman with colorful hair and a rainbow dress sits jn a windowsill.

A woman with colorful hair is looking out a window to Monet's garden.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The Louvre has this cool interactive area (I think mainly for kids 😅) where you could draw. I drew my own Winged Victory.

A girl with colorful hair is drawing at an easel.

A hand is holding a pencil and drawing the statue Winged Victory.

A woman with colorful hair is standing in Monet's garden surrounded by purple flowers.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Little painting at the Louvre.

Watercolor painting of a man photographing the pyramid at the Louvre.

Woman with colorful hair doing a watercolor painting.

A woman with colorful hair and a dress sitting on a bench with bamboo growing in the background.

A woman with colorful hair sitting at an outdoor restaurant.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Got a quick sketch in at Musée d'Orsay as we stopped to rest our feet for just a moment. Taking the opportunity to draw in person instead of from a picture is such a valuable skill to hone!

Light blue pencil sketch of a statue of a feminine body.

A woman with brightly colored hair and a rainbow dinosaur dress balances on the side of a fountain.

A woman with brightly colored hair sits next to the Seine.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Did some painting while on my honeymoon in Paris! What better place to get inspired? I simply love the beautiful ornate doors that line the streets. I did lots of painting plein air while there.

Watercolor painting of a green Parisian door.

A woman with rainbow hair is painting with watercolors.

A woman with rainbow hair and a rainbow dinosaur dress is standing on a Paris street. Her reflection can be seen in a puddle.

A woman with rainbow hair and a rainbow dinosaur dress is standing on a crowded Paris street.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I drew some bookmarks with markers and colored pencils. Which is your favorite?

Four hand drawn bookmarks featuring: a purple flower, an orange cat, Pikachu, and pink cherry blossoms.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I'm at Midwest Gamefest all through this weekend! Come see me and the other lovely vendors, and be sure to check out the Art Show!

A girl with pink hair behind a booth featuring colorful artwork depicting animals and geeky themes.

Hand painted shoes, art prints, patches, and earrings.

Artworks, stickers, cork boards, necklaces, and a claw machine.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This is who you're asking to calculate sales tax btw... But also... this is who never gave up on following her dreams to be an artist.

Old photo of a little girl with brown hair and a jean jacket. Text reads "this is who you're asking to fill out whatever a 1040 is btw"

Photo of a girl in a colorful ball pit. Text reads "this is who you're asking to put a price on her doodles btw"

Old photo of a young girl with the text "this is who you're asking to do inventory management btw"

Old photo of a girl with brown hair and buck teeth. Text reads "but also... this is who never gave up on following her dreams to be an artist"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Read my "Know Your Rights" zine with me! #knowyourrights

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I got married to my best friend! In true Dorky Dino fashion, we did arts and crafts. We had canvas painting, origami, collage, and drawings. I handmade my bouquet!

A bride with pink hair and rainbow bangs. She is wearing pink Converse.

A groom and bride with an origami bouquet.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I wanted to see if I could make a Bob Ross inspired art with just four colors of dry erase markers on this card from the "Bob Ross Speed Colors" game. Second photo is the blank card before I colored it.

A small card is surrounded by four dry erase markers. The card shows a landscape with a mountain and trees. It has been colored in with the markers.

A small card is surrounded by four dry erase markers. The card shows the outline of a landscape with a mountain and trees. It is not colored.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If you enjoy tabletop gaming and related hobbies (hoarding dice, painting miniatures, collecting cards) we have the perfect event for you! Dorky Dino has teamed up with The Role-Players Guild of Kansas City, Ltd. to offer you a discount to Midwest GameFest 2026!

Midwest GameFest April 23-26, 2026. Register now! Dorky Dino fans only: 15% off!

Midwest GameFest Dorky Dino Guest of Honor Brandi Miller

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

My new zine is here! This zine is about knowing your rights. Get it here: www.dorkydino.com/free-downloads

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

As cute as this charm is, it never sold well. I will be discontinuing production of this charm, so if you wanted one, it's your last chance! www.dorkydino.com/product-page...

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Hiya, I'm Brandi, the artist behind Dorky Dino. I create watercolor paintings, drawings, collage, murals, zines, and all kinds of other creative projects. Besides art I am also interested in thrifting, board games, mutual aid, and activism. If you like what I do, I hope you'll stick around!

A woman with space buns wearing a "Roller Warriors" roller derby shirt, a black pleated skirt, lime green fishnet tights, and black Doc Marten boots. She is leaning against a rusty abandoned van with spray paint on the side of it.

Black marker drawing of a woman with space buns with tape over her mouth. The tape reads "remain silent"

Drawing of a deer fawn in black ink. The background is pink and orange watercolors.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A list of resources to learn more about mutual aid. 💚

Resources
mutualaidhub.org map to find networks near you;
foodnotbombs.net free vegan meals;
littlefreepantry.org Free food and necessities;
littlefreelibrary.org Free books;
bigdoorbrigade.com Mutual Aid Toolbox;
Further reading: "Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis and the Next" by Dean Spade
"Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution" by Peter Kroptotkin

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

How do you get involved in helping your community? Consider what skills or resources you have to offer, and what your community needs. Find the overlap, and that's your actionable mutual aid.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

New art on Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/151845...

Blurry teaser photo with text: Regrowth Dorky Dino patreon.com/dorkydino

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

There are so many ways you can contribute to and connect with your community! Here are a few ideas.

Types of Mutual Aid: Labor Resources: childcare collectives, support with appointments, ride shares, community kitchens, translation services, shopping and deliveries, repairs. Physical reaources: food banks, tool shares, seed shares, community gardens. Community actions: rapid response networks, disaster relief, bail funds, legal resources. Safety: temporary housing, Healthcare funds, information gathering and distribution.

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We show up for each other in the times and by the means that we can. We all have something to contribute.

Hand-drawn silhouette of a bird with a berry in its mouth. Inside the silhouette is the text "we all have something to contribute"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

People have different abilities, skills, and needs. When we recognize that, we can be radically inclusive.

Hand-drawn silhouette of a bird with a berry in its beak. Inside the silhouette are the words "we are radically inclusive"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We are all connected. Everyone deserves love, care, and access to life's necessities.

Hand drawn silhouette of a bird with a berry in its mouth. Inside the bird are the words "we are all connected"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The difference between mutual aid and charity is solidarity. In charity, institutions dictate who deserves support; in mutual aid, everyone deserves support. Charity is top down; mutual aid is horizontal. Charity is hierarchical; mutual aid is community solidarity.

Collage illustration of two figures with an arrow back and forth horizontally between them both ways. Below that is a skyscraper with an arrow pointing down (one way) towards a figure with the face crossed out. Text reads "solidarity not charity"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

5-year-old is supposed to be brushing his teeth, but I hear him messing around in the sink. Me: "What are you doing, bud?" 5yo: "I'm TRYIN' to make a POTION."

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Instead of institutions in power deciding who deserves support, we can take back the power and help each other directly. When we practice mutual aid, help goes both ways. We don't look at people like they are lesser. Solidarity, not charity.

Illustration of a fox eating berries and the text "help goes both ways"

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

New figure drawing art here: www.patreon.com/posts/150882...

Blurry teaser image with the words: Nude Figure Drawing from life, 9 images, Dorky Dino patreon.com/dorkydino

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Dorky Dino @dorkydino.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In mutual aid, help goes both ways. Solidarity, not charity.

You are not alone. The system is the problem, not the people being targeted by it. It is a radical act to bypass the system to help your neighbor directly. This is known as mutual aid and it's all about supporting one another, without conditions, rather than letting institutions dictate who deserves support.

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