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Here's the fourth print- and my second favorite- from Autumn Flowers: Death! Click on the image for all the flower meanings 🎃✨ #art #illustration #halloween #autumn #pumpkin #fall #jackolantern #flowerlanguage

A pumpkin person in a black dress, dark hat, and dark veil stands beneath a black tree with orange leaves blowing past them. Their expression is a slightly menacing smile, with their left hand raised near their face. Their hat is decorated with Adonis (Sorrowful Remembrance), Ebony (Blackness), Helenium (Tears), Marigold (Pain, Grief), and Poppy (Oblivion). All flower meanings were sourced from the 1867 book The Lover's Language of Flowers.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Here's the third print from Autumn Flowers: Fear! Click on the image for all the flower meanings 🎃✨ #art #illustration #halloween #autumn #pumpkin #fall #jackolantern #flowerlanguage

A pumpkin-headed person wearing a hat and a sensible brown dress stands in front of an empty field, clutching at their chest in fear as lightning strikes in the distance behind them. Their hat is decorated with Apsen tree branches (Fearful), Garden Anemone (Forsaken), and Rhododendron (Danger, Beware). All flower meanings were sourced from the 1867 book The Lover's Language of Flowers.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The whole series can be bought on my Gumroad shop! Go here: jmtolmanillustration.gumroad.com/l/AutumnFlow... #art #illustration #halloween #autumn #pumpkin #fall #jackolantern #flowerlanguage

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Here's the second print from Autumn Flowers: Treat! Click on the image for all the flower meanings 🎃✨ #art #illustration #halloween #autumn #pumpkin #fall #jackolantern #flowerlanguage

A happy pumpkin-headed person in a colorful dress and wide hat is holding a giant lollipop and a big sack of candy. Their hat is decorated with Cape Jasmine (I'm Too Happy), Coreopsis (Always Cheerful), Crocus (Smiles, Cheerfulness), and King Cup (Riches Desired); their lapel is decorated with a White Lily (Sweetness). All flower meanings were sourced from the 1867 book The Lover's Language of Flowers.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

FINALLY finished a new series! 'Autumn Flowers' is a 5-print series featuring my Autumn People and Victorian flower language. Each pieces represents a different aspect of Halloween! 🎃✨ The first piece is Trick. Click the image for the flower meanings! #art #illustration #halloween #autumn #pumpkin

A pumpkin-headed person in an extravagant gown and giant hat peers out at the viewer from behind a handheld mask. The mask's expression is jolly; the person's expression is more menacing. A green-tinted starry night sky adds to the eerie atmosphere. Their hat is decorated with Billberry/Whortleberry (Treachery), Mock Orange (Counterfeit), Spiked Seedwell (Deceit), and lots of Mushrooms (Suspicion). All flower meanings were sourced from the 1867 book The Lover's Language of Flowers.

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Wren @satanicwren.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Drexel University in Philadelphia is trying to shut down the oldest Natural History Museum in the western hemisphere, privatizing its vast collection. If you care about natural history PLEASE watch this video that tells you how you can help. youtu.be/nxyfBfCrbDw?...

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The Plan To Destroy Americas Oldest Natural History Museum

YouTube video by Miniminuteman

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

As PLA President Jamar Rahming told AfroTech, "Giving up high-speed internet is not an option for libraries." That means proposed E-Rate cuts would impact broader library budgets: afrotech.com/fcc-eliminating-fundin… Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate

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The FCC Could Be Ending A Program That Helps Libraries Pay For Internet - AfroTech

The FCC is considering changes to E-Rate, raising questions about how public libraries could fund internet access and digital services.

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Brendon Boo-zard 🎃 @brendonbouzard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This exchange is so good.

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Matt is Just Trying His Best @thegrampus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Whoever decided to promote Coyote vs Acme by letting Wile E do an AMA using only signs deserves all the praise.

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 31/01/2026

It always feels like all the wrong people die, but I think it’s because there are far more beloved people than there are bastards.

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Ryan Dunlavey @ryandunlavey.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I was just talking to a friend today about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - new books every month, totally for free, for kids ages 1-5. My son was part of the program - this is a copy of the letter that came with his last book, right after his 5th birthday.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.

An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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✨Kirm✨ @antonballdeluxe.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Given all of the recent genAI discussion, I wish to repost this.

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Evan Dorkin @evandorkin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hey, folks. There's a @gofundme.com set up for artist Andy Fish, who is going through a very tough fight with two forms of cancer. He and his wife, cartoonist Veronica Fish (my Blackwood series cohorts) could use some help during this very tough time. I'm donating, hope you can. tinyurl.com/4wa86a6c

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Donate to Help Andy Fish’s Fight Against Two Cancers, organized by Gina Gabianelli

Help Andy’s Fight Against Two Cancers Meet my cousin Andy Fish, father … Gina Gabianelli needs your support for Help Andy Fish’s Fight Against Two Cancers

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paul reinwand @paulreinwand.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Animation folks that are looking for work currently, or in the next few weeks, I have a lead on an Adult Animation/Action/Superhero show staffing up soon: BG Layout - mid level Blender knowledge needed Prop 2d FX Char Design Feel free to drop portfolio links below, and I will send them along to AD

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A number of local artists involved in a heavily attended, viral art show in a former 99 Cents Only Store tell L.A. TACO they’re still yet to be paid for the work that was sold. The full story: lataco.com/99-cents-gal... By Odessa Hairapetian

A black t-shirt with white text that reads “99 cents only show” on a hanger. In the foreground people work on art displays.

Headline reads “Remember the 99 Cents Only Art Show? Artists Allege They Got Ripped Off.”

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

NEW: A federal book banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. It's time to make our voices heard. Tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit the freedom to read! We need every advocate to speak out against censorship: action.ala.org/campaign/S4925

Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

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✨ Zandra Illustration ➜ Shop Open @shop.zandraillustration.com · 15/07/2026

PIRATESHIP USERS ➡️📦 Because of the shipping price change for rural zip codes being more expensive now, PirateShip has graciously made a list of zip codes the USPS considers rural so you can know if you're going to be charged more: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

email directly from PirateShip customer support:

"Ahoy Captain 👋

Thank you for reaching out to Pirate Ship earlier! I'm so sorry that we missed you. We are all hands (and hooks) on deck today 🏴‍☠️

We totally hear you about these USPS rate changes and wanting to have a distinct way to know what rate to expect. The best way is always going to be to use the rates calculator - you'll know it isn't rural if you see "Below Commercial Pricing" as shown here:

That being said, thanks to users like you reaching out to us about wanting an actual list of zip codes, our captains went to work and put together a resource! If you click this link here you'll be able to view specific zip codes that USPS classifies as rural 💪

I hope this helps get you to smoother waters! Just hoist y'er flag if ye be needin' anything else! We'll be here on deck."

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

High-speed broadband fuels modern library services, and the federal E-Rate program makes broadband affordable for about 73% of all public libraries in the U.S., but the FCC is threatening to end it. bit.ly/4vjPnK0 Join ALA in working to protect E-Rate: ala.org/erate

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Libraries lament ‘cascading effects’ of E-Rate’s potential demise

Advocates warned the FCC’s vote to review the program could blow massive holes in their budgets and force service reductions or even closures if new funding sources aren’t found.

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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Not just SAG-AFTRA members- I’d suggest everyone to do this if you haven’t already, specially you artists posting your art on the gram.

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Janna Sophia 🏔️ @jannaphia.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Please help me finish my thesis so I can finally be free of academia 🫶✨ aidetectionsurvey.carrd.co

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy Art Fight season! Here's a thread of some of my favorite pieces from the past few years (Owner credits in the text descriptions). (1/3) You can find my profile here: artfight.net/~ToxieToxie #artfight #illustration #art #sketch #sketches

A portrait of a witch character by Swagwork (https://artfight.net/~swagwork).

A portrait of Clara by Izzy (https://artfight.net/~izzie).

A portrait of Pastella by Oblepih4 (https://artfight.net/~oblepih4).

A full-body drawing of Lucis by BadAnatomyCat (https://artfight.net/~BadAnatomyCat).

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Thank you for joining me on this little look back on a series that became more meaningful to me as time went on ❤️ (And if anyone could rec me a sticker maker that allows for multiple colorways in one design order, I would appreciate it! My old manufacturer is no longer an option due to tariffs)

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The stickers were BY FAR the most popular option! I got so many comments from customers on how my little stickers gave them a way to be proud of who they were without exposing themselves to danger. I'm still proud of that, and I'm glad I decided to only do flag colors in the designs.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Finally, the stickers! As I mentioned before, I wanted the Pride Monsters to be pins. The stickers are basically what I had originally planned for the pins, but SIGNIFICANTLY more affordable. I still sell them here: jmtolmanillustration.gumroad.com/l/pridemonst... #monstergirls #pride #stickers

The Frankenstein's Bride design as a sticker, in six pride colors: Rainbow, (Old) Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Asexual.

The Vampire design as a sticker, in six pride colors: Rainbow, (Old) Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Asexual.

The Zombie design as a sticker, in six pride colors: Rainbow, (Old) Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Asexual.

The Mermaid design as a sticker, in six pride colors: Rainbow, (Old) Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Asexual.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The original plan was pins, but after looking at the costs... I explored other options, starting with keychains. I'm still really proud of these! Also, for anyone who wants some good rainbow beads, I got mine here: bdbeads.com/products/rai... #monstergirls #pride #keychains #lgbtqa #horror

A photo of all four keychain designs. From left to right: Mermaid, Vampire, Frankenstein's Bride, and Zombie. Each keychain has a rainbow colored bead right above the acrylic monster charm.

A close-up of three of the keychains. Left to right: Zombie, Frankenstein's Bride, and Vampire.

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Goodness, I just realized I never posted my Pride Monster pieces here! Originally made waaaay back in 2018, Pride Monsters started as a series of prints. By the end of 2018, they were also keychains and stickers. #monstergirls #pride #art #illustration #lgbtqa #horror

A portrait of a butch-looking vampire woman with a toothy grin, a popped collar, and a rainbow-colored pompadour.

A portrait of a Frankenstein's Bride inspired monster girl, with rainbow hair, stitched together skin, and a riveted collar.

A portrait of a mermaid with prominent fangs. Her hair is rainbow-colored and decorated with a shell.

A portrait of a zombie with an exposed brain and a hanging eyeball. Her brain is rainbow-colored.

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 29/06/2026

The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley. They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction. If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.

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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Books, Cats, Life Is Good. Edward Gorey #Caturday

Edward Gorey in his shorts napping in his library covers with cats (3 of them napping too)

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waldokanto.bsky.social @waldokanto.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Found these two girls while looking through some older files! They were part of a collection of LGBT+ greeting cards, which unfortunately I couldn't find a buyer for. Maybe I can put them up as digital downloads? #art #illustration #lgbt #sapphic #queer #greetingcards #romance

Two women are holding hands as they finish breakfast at their kitchen table; the woman on the left has a steaming cup of coffee, the woman on the right has orange juice. The steam from the coffee forms a small heart. A calendar, a clock, and a photo of the two women decorate their walls. A window is right behind their table, and we can see the sun rising, illuminating the vase of flowers they have on the table. The color palette for the piece is white, yellow, orange, and teal.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 26/05/2026

Seeing starter packs bubbling back up into the Bluesky discourse. This is the most useful one I was ever able to put together. go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Just got home and saw this- man :( I'll miss him, The Ring and Dark Water are some of my favorite horror books

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Rise & Reid (3/3) There were a lot of wonderful moments from the Artemis II mission... but NASA underestimating how attached the crew would get to Rise has GOT to be the funniest. Here's hoping Commander Reid gets to keep Rise! #nasa #ArtemisII #Artemis #Rise #art

An illustration of Rise from Reid's POV; Rise is looking absolutely ADORABLE and sparkly.

An illustration of the Artemis II crew; Reid is in the center, holding Rise in a green dry bag. The other three members are looking at Reid; Christina is poking at the bad. In the foreground, we can see Reid's tablet and a Sharpie floating away, with the last part of the checklist scribbled out. Dialogue:

Victor: Uh, Reid...?
Reid: A commander never leaves ANY of his crew behind!

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JM Tolman @jmtolman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

In honor of Dracula Day, here's an old vampire sketch that I still love! #art #illustration #sketch #vampire #horror #pophorror

A simple portrait of a vampire lady; Her hair is black, shoulder length with bangs. Her expression is eerily passive. The image is in black and white, except for the red blood covering parts of her mouth, chin, and neck.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Take time to discover what brings you joy at your library: browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace. Be sure to visit your library or ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library all week long!

A colorful illustration of the front of a library with a librarian at the door waving to members of the community outside. A banner over the library reads "FIND YOUR JOY!" Logos for American Library Association and Library Champions in top right. Text below the illustration reads "Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 19-25, 2026"

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