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@fauxcrye.bsky.social
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(He/Him) Human made art, travels, mutterings, cats, and moments of Michael Elton Crye (Seattle, WA). You can find my art, poetry, stories in zines, magazines, anthologies, and small press over the years. former-arctic.com

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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Cover Reveal! Art by Mannie Murphy for Glacial Drift Vol 1. Featuring Featured artist+interview Mannie Murphy. Contributors: Emilia McKenzie/Emix Regulus, Shani Theoret David Woyo, Margaret Ashford-Trotter, David Lasky (US), Aaron Zonka, Dale G Davis, Mia Weixler, Kelly Froh #zines #comix #altcomics
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Been awhile since I shared a Dune page. my page for Dune issue 105 (released September 2026). Created at Hugo House. Dune is an event/zine where you have 3-4 hours to write/create a comic or illustration and turn it in to be included in the next zine. #comix #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sketchbook drawing. Watching a set of 1970's BBC supernatural shows. Now watching The Changes. A mysterious force causes everyone in England to destroy all modern technology. Every village has a toxic old guy running the show. They meet the worst karma. Here is a grumpy man among stone cottages.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are in the last leg of our submission window. Not too late to submit your work. Looking for shorter 1-2 page pieces. Submissions from this cycle may be accepted for issue 2. NO AI Art Accepted Guidelines, rate, form: former-arctic.com/glacial-drif... #zines #art #comics #callforart #comix
Submissions Update - October 1st Deadline for issue #1. Seeking comix and narrative art of all mediums. No AI assisted or generated works accepted.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Two weeks left to submit your work for Glacial Drift! Seeking Submissions! Glacial Drift is a semi-regular zine dedicated to comix and narrative illustration/art. Glacial Drift does not publish work utilizing AI models or tools. former-arctic.com #zines #art #callforart #comix #altcomics
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I forget some things. Today I opened a random sketchbook and found an unfinished mini comic from 2025. The story of an aged and successful punk rocker turned hypocrite while bantering between his songs of youthful rebellion. Likely will never be finished ... but here is a neat panel. #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Exorcist III is superior to all other films in the franchise
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Got out of the house to get a breath after working on a commission and other projects both creative and domestic. Spent the night socializing and drawing at Ballard Sketch Team that is hosted twice a month at Hattie's Hat here in Ballard neighborhood in Seattle #penandink #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Pen and ink draft study for endpaper design for a self-published book of folk horror inspired stories I am working on. Gonna draw a lot of trees this year. I did this piece awhile back. Likely going to alter or redraw to add a bit spookier to the mix. #penandink #zines #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Seeking Submissions! Glacial Drift is a semi-regular zine dedicated to comix and narrative illustration/art. Glacial Drift does not publish work utilizing AI models or tools. Guidelines and submission form former-arctic.com/glacial-drif... #zines #art #comics #callforart #altcomics #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When you doubt … improvise
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
It sucks audiences and networking are not migrating off insta. It leaves creatives entrapped in that ecosystem. I am trying to get out to in person events more. the current postage costs and customs regulations also makes it harder to share with physical publications and letters like the old days.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Yay. Good to hear. Sending things out into the void never sure what happens to them. Nice to hear an echo back from time to time.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Currently shipping out some to zine libraries and interested parties. You can DM me here or use crye@former-arctic.com about possible trades or purchase. Based in Seattle in the United States. All books hand assembled and work is hand drawn. No AI. #zines #comix #art
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Beachcombing Page 3. A short comic included in Found at Sea zine issue 2.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The art for my zine Found at Sea Issue 2 (Driftwood) wrap around cover. A collection of short comix and recent illustration pieces. I debuted it along with my zine False Life this last week at Bremerton Zine Fest. Copies are still available in person or via a DM. #zines #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Zuck just doesn’t give a fuck. The Whole billionaire tech wheelhouse is filled with people with no empathy and terrified of a just world. Zuck’s big yacht also refused to answer a distress call off the coast of Alaska this week. futurism.com/artificial-i...
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Meta Caught Paying Nazis to Post on Facebook
An investigation found that Meta has been paying prominent neo-Nazi accounts to post on Facebook through its invite-only monetization program.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I had a great time at the Bremerton Zine Feat today. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, fellow creators, and all the people who came out to browse or buy things. I really enjoyed my conversations with everyone. @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Come visit me at the @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social today and you can get your hands on these zines and more! #zines #comix #altcimics
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Beachcombing Page 2. A short comic included in Found at Sea zine issue 2. It will include other 1 or 2 page pieces. You will find it, issue 1 of Found at Sea, along with the zines False Life and Lost in the Dunes at my table this coming Saturday at @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Aquanaut: Beachcombing Page 1. Available next week in Found at Sea #2 zine. Premiering at the @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social #comix #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Permissions should be adjusted now
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Oh, let me check my settings. Maybe some permissions thing. Still learning BlueSky.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Great. I will take a look and get back to you. I am super busy until 8/8 due to zine fest prep but open after that date.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
If it is something fun and in my wheelhouse content wise. Done a few pieces here and there for folx.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
heartfelt moment ... my page for Dune issue 103 (released June 2026). Created at Hugo House in Seattle, WA. Dune is a monthly event/zine where you have 3-4 hours to write/create a comic or illustration and turn it in to be included in the next zine. #comix #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Thinking about this classic sci-fi story a lot this week.
en.wikipedia.org
The Machine Stops - Wikipedia
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Be good to see you.
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BremertonZineFest @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
SN Johnson will be our featured artist this year! We will be screen printing both of these designs on Saturday Aug 8th LIVE on Quincy Square with Fingers Duke!
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I will be at the Bremerton Zine Fest in August! I will have comix zine titles available. Quincy Square, just a few blocks from the Bremerton ferry terminal. Fest occurs during the WEST SOUND FILM FESTIVAL. Excited to meet new creators. More info to follow or follow @bremertonzinefest.bsky.social
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A small comic created while socializing at Ballard Sketch Team. The event was well attended despite the summer weather.
A man stands by a river while side eyeing a large, rusted factory belching smoke. Caption: "An industrial town burns all night. So will it's old river." #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A piece with more whimsy from this week. 8x11 pen and marker.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Catching up on some creative endeavors after a distracting week. 8x11 pen and marker.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
from the sketchbook (pen and marker). a little tired and lazy on the creative side this week.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
"a new leaf" ... my 2-page contribution to the 100th issue/gathering of Dune. Created at Hugo House. During a standard Dune you have 3-4 hours to write/create a comic or illustration and turn it in to be included in the next issue of Dune. For the 100th issue we were given 8 hours. #zines #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Working on a new longer comic. Getting worried this will be longer than 8 pages. #comix
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This new zine cover in progress is less about artistry and leaning more into audacity. #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Sketchbook follies …
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Dropped off some copies of my Lost in the Dunes zine at @pushpullseattle.bsky.social in Ballard's free zine stand. There is also one last copy of CBA vol 72: Weird Forest on sale. This volume of CBA features my longer folk horror comix Sugar Hollow along with a collection of international artists.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Work-In-Progress. Forest scene I managed to sketch and get about 60% done last night at Ballard Sketch Team.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Playing around with an idea in the sketchbook
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Great read from @brokenfrontier.bsky.social on the faults in the AI stars. www.brokenfrontier.com/broken-front...
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Broken Frontier Andytorial for April, 2026 - "Synthetic Comics" is Just a Pretentious Way of Saying “I Stole This”: Why Broken Frontier Will Continue to Operate a Zero Tolerance Policy Towards Generat...
For this month's 'Andytorial' Andy looks at Broken Frontier's stance on generative AI "art" and why that will remain unchanged.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A limited number of CBA vol 72: Weird Forest featuring my longer folk horror comix Sugar Hollow is now available at Seattle's @pushpullseattle.bsky.social . CBA is published by @cbkcomics.bsky.social in Sweden. Check out an issue and international lineup and support a great local store.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Float ... my page for Dune issue 99 (February 2026). Created at Hugo House. You have 3-4 hours to write/create a comic or illustration and turn it in to be included in the next zine. #comix #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Are you attending the Dune Issue 100 event today at Hugo House? I made a little zine reprinting some of my contributions over the years and reflections on living in a world where Dune exists. Feel to grab a free copy from me. #comix #zines
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Will O' Wisps. An older small nib pen drawing. Ran across it cleaning up my files.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
My page for Dune issue 98. Created at Hugo House. You have 3-4 hours to write/create a comic or illustration and turn it in to be included in the next zine. March we will be contributing to issue 100. It will be a longer day of drawing to bump up the quality of submissions.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Releasing on my birthday. My story Sugar Hollow and other great creators is in CBA vol 72: WEIRD FOREST! Official release date is March 3, available at hybriden.se and usual retailers and online bookstores. Preorder now and you will get it around release date. www.hybriden.se/product/cba-...
hybriden.se
HYBRIDEN - Comics, Prints and Exhibitions
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Splat CoOp @splatspokane.org · 12/02/2026
We sat down with Madison Pearson at the @inlander.com to talk about who we are and what we're about. Have a look! www.inlander.com/culture/spla...
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Splat is an artistic hub for all things print media and DIY culture in downtown Spokane
Back during our nation’s fight for independence, a man named Thomas Paine had some choice words for our friends across the pond.
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fauxcrye.bsky.social @fauxcrye.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Splitting my time between old and new material while laying out a book. Part of that is archiving a body of older work. Today is a throwback to a page created for Dune 61 back in April of 2018. The Grave Digger's Bad Day. Micron and blue pencil ... drawn at the long-gone Cafe Racer in the UDistrict.
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