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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 03/10/2026

I've been doing quick #pleinaire #casein sketches while waiting to pick up the kid from school and this last time I had a few brush strokes where I felt I was learning something. I do hope this schedule works out and I can keep practicing.

A casein sketch of a cluster of trees along the edge of the water under a bright yet overcast sky. Predominate colors are subdued warm and cool greens representing a variety of vegetation. The water is slightly rosey for some reason.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 26/08/2026

Even in Earth 2, Tim Curry was an all time great.

Tim Curry as Gaal from the savagely canceled sci show Earth 2, peering out from behind a small pine. His hair, long, his vest rustic, and the bones that he wears as necklaces indicative of a good time to be had by some.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 17/08/2026

Here's another bit of #casein practice from a couple of weeks ago, before life got too busy. This one is from a hike I did with family in the cascades.

A sketchy casein painting of a glacier fed river in the cascades.The view is from above, looking down. The river is bright with reflected sunlight, surrounded by steep, moss-covered cliffs. vegetation fills the left side cliffs. A gangly fallen tree intrudes from the left as it hangs over the river.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 15/08/2026

I've not had proper time nor space to do much art lately, but I'm still trying to hold on to that lifeline of art-making.

A small pencil sketch of my backyard. A variety of trees loom above a fence sloping down from the left. It's rough and sketchy.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 05/08/2026

More #penandink practice. This time, I wanted to try and capture this house in my neighborhood since I liked it. But after feeling like I messed up the wall with the roses and the stairs, I thought I'd try a couple more attempts just to see what I could learn before my fingers went numb.

A pen and ink study of a rose bush in front of a stone wall upon which rests a badly drawn mailbox. On the right, there are some overgrown stairs.

A small pen and ink sketch of a blocky, two story house sitting above an overgrown yard with a retaining wall and some stairs. There is a rose bush in front of the wall, just below a mailbox which is sitting on the wall.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 05/08/2026

I'm working on #penandink and while I enjoy it, it's work! I drew this local tree twice because I didn't feel I got the light right. I'm still trying to find the right mix of line technique, density, and direction to convey what I want.

A pen and ink sketch of a set of trees. One tall tree rises above a shorter evergreen and some smaller trees in the front. There is a little more attention paid to the lighting on the tall tree than the previous drawing.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 27/06/2026

Brain and Buttons (from Animaniacs) would have stories to tell each other.

Buttons, a protective German shepherd companion of Mindy from the Animaniacs cartoon.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 29/04/2026

This delightfully colorful bucket of rust has been parking in front of our house so I thought I'd paint it.

A small casein painting of a blue and pink and rust colored car that looks like it's from the 1950s. The view is from a low angle in front of the right headlight of the car

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 29/04/2026

I've been noticing this more and more these days, particularly when I try to order something from overseas. There is all too often a certain country missing (the one I'm living in) from the list:

A partial list of countries from a dropdown list for delivery from an online store. The United States of America is not included. The world is routing around the problem child.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 28/04/2026

A study from the lake at the base of Rattlesnake Ledge, a hike right outside of Seattle. The water was low and we met a very friendly duck.

A small painting in casein which shows a cloudy day over a lake whose water is currently very low. Stumps of old, drowned trees are scattered over the exposed lake bed. Misty clouds obscure the mountains in the distance while trees line the right edge of the painting.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 21/04/2026

Heya, Artists! If you see this, post a dog. This, the noble dog of my kid's friend, wanted to welcome yet another year of companionship. (It's been almost a decade since I've drawn a dog. Time to remedy that)

A hound dog rendered in sepia ink. He's laying down and has the string of a balloon in his mouth and tangled around his paws. The balloon that floats above his head is square and says "Happy Birthday!" in it.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 16/04/2026

I'm still taking time to muck about with #casein #painting when I get time. The most time I seem to get is an hour in the morning before the family wakes up. Right now, I'm trying to just sketch, not worry about errors and get some quick, thoughtful practice in as I learn how to use this medium.

A rough little casein sketch of an orange cat sleeping in a garden bed, surrounded by rocks and green leaves. He seems very relaxed.

A sketchy painting of a telephone pole on a neighborhood street corner surrounded by plants. At the base, a blooming bright green Euphorbia, and curling around the pole higher up, some sort of viney plant. In left foreground is a wobbly little fire hydrant.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 13/04/2026

Beautiful. Tangentially, this makes me think of the Beastie Boys. That tree is going to rap about the glade in a rhythmic rustling of its leaves.

A low angle view of the beastie boys seen through a fish eye lens.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 07/04/2026

I don't care if this was a crime against food, I quite liked it! Cold, leftover pizza with egg salad on it. Not pictured here: salt and pepper added later.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 03/04/2026

I only have this little fella I painted for a Humblewood version of the Tyranny of Dragons D&D campaign. He lives in the north, loves fish, and 80's color schemes.

A friendly little seal fella holding a decorated wooden hocky stick dressed in a 80's themed jacket (bright teal, purple, and pink). I think he's cute.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 15/03/2026

I was finally blessed with my copy of "Carved in Stone: A Storyteller's Guide to the Picts". It's a beautiful, well researched and written book that the @stoutstoat.co.uk team worked incredibly hard to complete. Thank you!

The wonderfully illustrated cover to "Carved in Stone: A Storyteller's Guide to the Picts". in a horizontal stripe going from left to right, there is a painted image of a forest between a lake and waterfall. In the landbridge between the two, a row of ancient picts travel with their belongings. Along the top and bottom of the book run stripes of intricate patterns.

A page from the book "Carved in Stone" which talks about "Writing in Ogham". There are five illustrated examples of different types of ogham writing, from a simple form on bark and stone, to a straight line version on wood and maybe bone? to another kind that is more intricate.

Another lovely illustrated page from "Carved in Stone" which talks about "Resting". From being caught out in the elements, to camping, ruins, wayhouses, homesteads, and inns and monestaries.

A page from "Carved in Stone" filled with great little illustrations about the different skills and responsibilities a pict might have. From Cooking to boatbuilding, to fishing and more.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 02/03/2026

You can be grumpy, even when you're sweet.

A very grumpy chocolate cookie with chocolate chip eyes and nose and a huge frown.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 04/02/2026

I took a lovely walk around the lake at dawn this morning. However, it's been so long since I last did that, I had forgotten that it was not 3 miles around, it was 6! So, I had to run the last mile with my backpack and up the hills of Fremont to make it to a meeting with one minute to spare. PHEW!

A wide shot of a golden, radio tower topped Queen Anne hill being graced by the morning sun as a calm Lake Union rests in shadow as the sun rises over Capitol Hill.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 20/01/2026

I just used this great tutorial by @mollybrooks.bsky.social to make a little tape bound book. It's different than my normal approach, but I wanted something that laid really flat and I love the cool stitch on the back. Thanks, Molly!

A handbound book with an open spine design and french stitching. I misjudged the length of the thread and had to tie in an extra bit to finish the book.

A view of the cover of a handbound book. The paper used is a stylized, linear flower tile design set it white and gold on a black background.

The book open, laying flat with a pencil resting on the open pages.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 03/01/2026

This morning's #casein practice #painting was chosen by my kid who wanted something more complicated, so here it is! Finding the right dark colors without using black or getting too many whites in my darks took some discipline. I hope I got close, though I know there are things I'd fix.

Sunset over a parking lot. The silhouette of a tree looms over the left side of the scene. cars litter a grocery store parking lot, reflecting the oranges, purples, and blues of the cloudy sky above. A "Do Not Enter" sign sits on the right upper portion of the scene, just below a pair of bright street lights.
This one was tricky, but fun to try.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 30/12/2025

Another morning #casein #painting practice. This time, Looking Away From a Lighthouse in Oregon. I've not really done water all that much, so this is something I should work at more often. I feel I could have added more color to this one.

A bit of ocean scenery. Grayish clouds above a grayish ocean. A circle created by the shoreline and some stones that rise above the water surround a central pillar. In the foreground grass complements the curve.
overall, this one feels a bit washed out, but it's practice.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 29/12/2025

Going through my photo roll of previous hikes to get some #casein #painting practice in while the weather isn't great and my time is short.

A chunky, boulder rests on a grass covered hill. There are small rocks to the left and a large mound on the right from which the boulder fell out of a long time ago. A small evergreen tree sits to the right of the boulder. In the distance there are trees and hill, and a river seems to carve its way through the landscape behind all of that. The front part of the scene is dark with shadow.

A large stump that suggests a rough hewn throne sits atop a small hill, surrounded by trees. everything is in shadow, except for the bright yellow green canopy of the trees in the upper half of the painting. A bright blue sky peaks through the canopy. I'm trying to get comfortable painting again but I'm still feeling very clumsy with my brush marks. Still, this is good practice.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 16/11/2025

I've been enjoying practicing #painting in #casein with a limited palette by doing 1 hour sketches in the morning before everyone wakes up. The brown paper I'm using pushes me toward an oil-like, opaque approach, but I'm going to keep trying transparent as well.

An evergreen tree, half-lit by the dawn reaches into a blue sky. part of a garage and very mangled car sit cloaked in shadow at the bottom of the painting.

Another tree, this time deciduous, reaches into the light blue sky, half-lit by the dawn sun and towering over the shadow-cloaked houses below.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 10/11/2025

I think I'm a strong yes, maybe on trying this Miso Soda.

A fine bottle of Miso flavoured soda. Would you try it?

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 17/09/2025

I had a meeting today where my role was passive, so I spent the time doing a quick 20 minute study of a photo I took this morning on a walk. I'm still trying to get used to casein. It dries and changes color and value in ways I'm not able to predict yet.

A small, 3x3 casein sketch of a street at dawn. A van sits on the right, near the front of the painting, road stretching into the distance where it is met with a dark wall of trees. There is a fence on the left under more trees. Wires criss cross the sky between telephone poles. It's a middling effort, and lighter than intended, but I'm working on it.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 16/09/2025

A little artichoke doodle of some friends in the neighborhood who are no longer with us.

a blue pencil sketch of three artichoke flowers, stacked vertically. The artichoke in the center has bloomed. These three fellows have since passed into the brown desiccation of fall.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 08/09/2025

The state of the world, has me feeling the same.

Another coastal fence post, shocked and horrified by the state of affairs.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 22/08/2025

Agreed, but I can't help be reminded of "stingy" from Lazytown:

Stingy, from Lazytown. He's a plastic boy with brown hair, a red polkadot bowtie, a yellow vest, and a striped white shirt.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 18/08/2025

I just read Sun Flowers by @keezyyoung.bsky.social and found it lovely. Really pretty, interesting layout, touching story, cool paper!

The cover of "Sun Flowers" by Keezy Young. Blue background of hair and maybe tentacles behind a young woman's face half obscured by orange and black sunflowers. The title and author text is set in an off white, wavy font, somewhat reminiscent of the 1970s. There is a tagline that says "Most people think mania is fun".

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 29/07/2025

I'm trying to learn how to use #casein so I'm doing little value studies. The thing that is killing me right now is how to blend gracefully between transparent and opaque use of the medium. It just dramatically shifts the hue and really dries way differently (darker/lighter) than it was when wet.

A 3x3 grid of black and white studies of landscapes in casein paint. From the top left 1. A scene of a tall canyon wall at the base of which are tiny little dots representing dudes on horses. 2. A night scene where the moon shines through shadowy trees. 3. rounded hills rising above a still lake. 4. A wyeth painting that until I painted this, I didn't realize was of a butchered cow carcass in front of an old barn. sheesh. 5. A mountain hillside covered in rocks I failed to render coherently. At the top, a small badly drawn cabin ... exists. 6. Dramatic mountains rise above a confusing lakeshore, done in a weird fashion in opaque use of casein. This dried much darker than expected. 7. a cliff lined seashore with waves crashing... meh . 8. An all too light rendering of a park originally painted by Monet. 9. A brightly lit lake and some low hills seen through a cover of trees and bushes.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 29/07/2025

There's something fitting about the juxtaposition of these two posts.

Black Aziz Anansi asks "Do you ever get sad about how many people have fully embraced anti-intellectualism?"
Uncle Duke, in a post, just below this adds a caption "I think both sides are to blame here" to a photo which depicts a car sticking halfway out of the side of a building atop which a sign clearly states that the building is a "Drive-Thru Pharmacy".

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 21/06/2025

#Adobe, I used your software for many years, but I just don't like what you've become. And one of the things I don't like about you is early cancellation fees.

Adobe cancellation screen where I'm being charged $39.99 to end my subscription.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 17/05/2025

Here are the only birds I've got. They were done up for a DnD campaign I ran my family through a few years ago. We played the whole Tyranny of Dragons campaign, but set in the world of Humblewood, so I had to recast all of the characters into animal people.

A humanoid rooster with evil yellow eyes, orange feathers, and a red cock's comb wears purple robes decorated with gold. On his shoulders sits a small pseudodragon. This image is modeled after D&D's image of Severin from the Tiamat campaign.

A humanoid Owl drawn in pen and ink style who wields a cutlass in front of his face as he stands ready to duel a foe, wears a devilish mask over his eyes, and a robe over his shoulders.

A psychotic small round birb boy who's feathers are black and white wears druid clothes, a tall pointy green hat with gold embroidery in the shape of a tree on it. Leaves and vines decorate seem to be growing out of his hat as well. He holds a staff with a skull on it and wields a sickle in his other hand. On his back can be seen a cross bow.

A humanoid bird with extremely fancy neck wattle in bright red and blue holds a pointy mace in one hand and green sparky magic in the other. He is wearing intricate robes.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 07/05/2025

I've been really liking writing with fountain pens, but most of the notebooks I find don't have paper that loves fountain pens, so I've started making my own books with better paper.

A handbound book with a fancy gold and black cover. On top of the book rest a white mechanical pencil, a purple pilot fountain pend, and a brown Lamy fountain pen.

The core of a handbound book, which is still in progress. The folios have been bound and sewn, and the mesh which will help hold the cover has been glued onto the paper. Next step is to make and attach the cover.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 21/04/2025

I don't have many flowers, so here is a quick character sketch I did for my kid's D&D bard.

An obviously raucous, big-mouthed bird bard singing a jaunty, discordant tune. A large daisy rests in his wide brimmed green hat. He strums a banjo while his giant yellow eyes look in different directions.

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 28/02/2025

This guy right here. Yes, he's a hero, but he's a villain. Just terrifying watching him walk the line of not being a bad guy.

Amos Burton (from the Expanse) looking up and saying "I'm free right now."

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iethatis, for example @iethatis.cryptoanarchy.network · 25/02/2025

Every time I hear him speak, I think back to the large stones in Labyrinth who moaned about not going forward, telling the protagonist to turn back.

A scene from the movie Labyrinth: Somber faces rendered in stone line an underground corridor serving as false alarms and preventing progress. Utterly useless.

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