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James Easterly

@easterlyart.com
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Indie Creator 🎨🎬📚 Near Detroit, MI ✋🗺️ Open for commissions ✏️📋✅ www.easterlyart.com

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026
Gotta say that $68 Million doesn't seem enough, and that Sundar Pichai, among others, should be in prison. Property theft and invasion of privacy of millions, if not billions of accounts seems like something that should have more consequences. Link: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026
Is this the settlement @tuta.com ? www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/08/2026
To repeat it here, we definitely need User Data Protection Rights to protect us online. That said, I do think we shouldn't be afraid to post our work. Be intentional when and where you post it, but hiding from big tech because of scraping isn't the answer. Be confident to make and share your art!
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026
Trying to get more work right now, so I'm open for commissions and have custom stickers available on my shop, but I can offer a lot more. What I can offer: • Drawings • Animation • Graphic Design • Layout Design • Video Editing • Audio Editing • Music • Etc... Have questions? Reach out 📬
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 20/08/2026
Definitely would recommend the The Transformers: The Movie - 20th Anniversary Edition. One of the big perks were the bonus tracks that were included, including Unicron's theme, and makes you really appreciate the work of Vince DiCola, who was responsible for some montage music in Rocky IV.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14/08/2026
Thomas Bangalter, one of the members of Daft Punk, was interviewed recently for CHANEL Connects. During the interview, he made the statement that AI doesn't work in the creative process. 🚫🤖 Most artists, musicians, and creative professionals agree. 🎬 Video by @matcreates on Instagram
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 03/08/2026
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Japanese movie poster restored by Fourth Cone Restorations. This illustration was done by Yoshiyuki Takani, most well known for his work in hobby model kits, especially themed around mecha robots and vehicles.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 27/07/2026
Shout out again to @teamtekko.bsky.social for including my art with all these amazing scale model prizes and to be a small part of TEKKO this year. Looks like everyone was having fun building their model kits and gunpla while Gundam was playing on the TV.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 03/07/2026
I love my Scion xB, but Toyota doesn't fully understand the potential that car still has. That said, after going to the Shift Society meet, I think I understand now why people modify their CR-Vs from the 90's. Plus, did you know Ford makes racing vans? Ford Supervan 4.2!!! Your move, Toyota...
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 01/07/2026
Funny enough, I was just leaving my place on Monday when wouldn't you know, I found this sitting outside my front door waiting for me. Thanks again @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to this project.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/06/2026
Went to a Shift Society car meet yesterday and did a sketch of this Nissan Skyline R34. Gave it to the owner who appreciated it.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 15/06/2026
And this isn't even everyone who worked on Nausicaä.
Photo of the animation staff behind Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 15/06/2026
And she looked too cool rocking that Popeye shirt while working on Nausicaä.
Photo of Kagawa Megumi in a "Nausicaä of The Valley of The Wind" staff photo from 1984 with Isao Takahata in front of her, Kiyoshi Sakai to the bottom right, Hideo Hiratsuka bottom left, Noriko Takaya to the right of Kagawa, and Tadashi Ozawa to the left of Kagawa.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 11/06/2026
Special comics gallery show happening in Ann Arbor at the @clusterspace.bsky.social, in conjunction with @aadl.org's A2CAF, sponsored by @athenaeumcomicart.bsky.social. Opening reception tomorrow (6/12) from 5pm-8pm.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 11/06/2026
Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, aka The Los Bros.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 11/06/2026
Got something fun in the mail today that will help me with my hunt for information. 📚🏛🔍
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 06/06/2026
Don't suppose anyone may know of any old heads in comics who have photos of BayCon (San Jose) from the 1980s? Possibly 1986 specifically? Looking for some reference materials.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 28/05/2026
Everyone hard at work making mini comics. 👷‍♂️🏗🧰🛠
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 28/05/2026
Hanging out with @mfeazell.bsky.social yesterday, getting the next issue of the mini comic anthology "5 O'clock Shadow" ready. Cover by yours truly.
5 O'clock Shadow mini comic anthology.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 27/05/2026
I feel like I got a golden ticket.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/05/2026
Been studying from this book for a while now. Doesn't include anything from the movie, but it's very comprehensive when it comes to the anime series. Great reference if you can scoop a copy, but seems like copies on ebay are getting prohibitively expensive, so good luck.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 20/05/2026
If Google got +13,000 pieces of feedback like this within 24 hours, you would figure someone at Google would take notice. Google really needs to take a hint already. Shout out @edmorrish.com
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 13/05/2026
Rest in peace Yuji Ohno 😔🙏🎹🎵💔 安らかにお眠りください、大野雄二さん。
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 11/05/2026
And just as an example, Akira Toriyama owned Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Sandland, etc. and Shonen Jump (Shueisha) published it. This helps with the pipeline from manga to anime. Kirkman owns Invincible, Walking Dead, Super Dinosaur, etc. and Image Comics publishes it. That then leads to the shows.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 10/05/2026
Not surprising that Sony is pushing Bandai Namco and Crunchyroll to use Ai slop for anime. Sunrise was already being pushed to leverage shoddy 3D CGI, and generative Ai is a dream come true for c suite executives at Sony. Time to Boycott Sony, Bandai Namco, Crunchyroll and Disney, Marvel, etc.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 09/05/2026
Bummer I'm out of these stickers... at least I think I am.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 07/05/2026
Where do you go for comics news, reviews, critiques, interviews, and more? "Comics" meaning comic books, zines, mini-comics, ashcans, manga, floppies, bande dessinée, graphic novels, comic strips, webcomics, trade paper backs, anthologies, etc.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 06/05/2026
A good example of a self-anthology of sorts is a classic, Love And Rockets from @fantagraphics.bsky.social. Each issue has a mix of stories by Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez. These stories are later collected into volumes, either for dedicated narratives, characters, or general collections.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 06/05/2026
How you can serialize your original comics: • Post on your website • Make mini-comics • Make floppies • Submit to anthologies • Make your own anthologies (DIY) • Fina a publisher to print your anthology • Post on social media • Post on webcomic platforms Plenty of options and opportunities.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 06/05/2026
This news dropping the same day my Google Community account was disabled because I was sharing my concerns about Google's Ai, Gemini. I think it's safe to say that tech companies are desperate to push Ai on us, they will silence you on their platforms so it can be "business as usual."
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 28/04/2026
I highly recommend subscribing to the Billy Ireland newsletter since they share some extra details not seen on their social posts or even the website.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 28/04/2026
Also this: "COMITIA is an exhibition and sales event for original works only, where professional and amateur authors present and sell their manga and other works created by themselves. Secondary works of copyrighted material (fan art, fanzine, or fan fiction/parodies) may not be sold." - Comitia
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 25/04/2026
The Mouse and the Mask
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 22/04/2026
It was great getting to hang out with @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social this past weekend at Detroit Drink & Draw after they wrapped up the day prior at @liczfest.com. 🎉 Not sure what those pages are? Want to hear about Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest? 🤔 Check out the blog post to learn more! 👀
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 22/04/2026
@cacodayum.bsky.social is correct @o.simardcasanova.net, this post is real, and likely a sign that Ai slop coding is the cause of the issues. @jay.bsky.team & @toni.bsky.team... for shame! bsky.app/profile/jay....
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 22/04/2026
And it's very possible that this was caused by Ai slop coding, at least according to @jay.bsky.team. I have to imagine that @support.bsky.team is getting bombarded today with tickets. bsky.app/profile/jay....
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 22/04/2026
It would also be worth noting that @jay.bsky.team has admitted to @bsky.app using Ai to code this platform. Someone like @toni.bsky.team should now realize with all the @support.bsky.team tickets being sent in today that they need to end all Ai initiatives. bsky.app/profile/jay....
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 22/04/2026
This may help with proof that @bsky.app is using Ai to code, according to @jay.bsky.team. Maybe they should hire actual people to code now and invest in a platform that won't be so easily broken by Ai slop coding. bsky.app/profile/jay....
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/04/2026
On rare occasions, when cartoonists get together, there is always a chance of a UFO sighting. 📚🛸👀
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/04/2026
James and Xaime
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/04/2026
Definitely paid a little more than $1 for my copy, at least I think I did, but was beyond happy find a copy in the wild when digging and later get it signed. Treasured book in my collection, and yes I do take it out to read from time to time. No slabs in my collection.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17/04/2026
RIP ナオヒロックさん 🙏
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14/04/2026
Exactly!
Screen grab from the video "CXC 2025: Diggin’ The Details: Researching 101 for Biography Comics" where I point to the screen where Hayao Miyazaki looks angry with text next to it reading "Miyazaki is utterly disgusted by Ai." 

Link to the video here:
https://youtu.be/dF88ZA4vAlc?si=fS3zoRYnqUusiW0k
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 13/04/2026
Stand up for what you believe in! This past weekend, I got to participate at an event where I stood side by side with my fellow Michiganders to help protect our state from those who wish to exploit us. Doing what's right isn't always popular, but it can make lasting positive change.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 10/04/2026
Getting comic pages done in a timely manner can be difficult when you're balancing your time between your career and helping fight for what you believe in. Thank you to those keeping tabs on other issues while people like me put our efforts towards initiatives like these for the big picture.
Banner image for No AI Data Centers in Michigan Rally in Detroit, happening on Saturday, April 11, from 5 – 7pm EDT at Roosevelt Park. 

"Why: We’re rallying to call out the corrupt reasons our SOLUTIONS to data centers won’t move, including the corrupting money in Michigan politics.

Come out and get loud!  This is our opportunity to say NO to Big Tech, corporate overreach, government surveillance, and politicians that aren’t listening to their constituents. 

Let’s come together to say YES to community voices, solutions to the data center infiltration, and the MMOP initiative to get corporate money out of our politics! #NoDataCenters #NoCorporateHandouts #NoSecretDeals

For questions, comments, media inquiries, or those who want to get involved, please contact us at publicresearchinit@proton.me or message our Facebook page!

We can’t wait to see you there! ✊"
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 30/03/2026
You're breaking your promise @jay.bsky.team... Why? Money? Please don't go back on your word and turn @bsky.app into an Ai slop nightmare. bsky.app/profile/bsky... When we as users say "No Ai" we mean No Ai. #NoAi Keep the slop and exploitative tech off this platform.
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 30/03/2026
The more people become aware of this post @jay.bsky.team and @toni.bsky.team, the more people are going to remind you both that we choose @bsky.app because it's not forcing Ai onto users. Do the right thing and keep Ai off Bluesky. Users don't want any Ai anything on here. bsky.app/profile/robb...
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 30/03/2026
We're trying to give you some grace here @toni.bsky.team, but why are you messing up already? We collectively said NO Ai! Do you not understand that? No means No. Please stop abusing your position of power and influence and listen to the user base that said #NoAi!
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 18/03/2026
Not to be too blunt, but creatives tend to boo-hoo about Ai, change their profile pic, and share links too much instead of getting active. This is why connecting with groups pushing back and getting in touch with elected officials who write bills is essential. Don't wait for it. Be the change!
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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17/03/2026
The people have spoken @slotkin.senate.gov: NO Ai at ALL! The tech may be here to stay, but how it's built, shared, sold, and used is something that needs more broad attention than just what's happening in the Pentagon. Ai tech has been weaponized in more than just missiles against civilians.
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