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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I have been able to play with papier-mâché the last couple of weeks and I have made three of these I am naming Oculus Planta. I am really happy with how they turned out. I am really attached to them, so may be making more 😊

A fake plastic pumpkin acts as a plant pot for three stems. Atop each stem is an eyeball like a flower.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Hi! I am part of a big art show this weekend and have made many new originals lately. This is one of my favourites - i loved creating the depth of colours & allowing myself freedom from true form. It is warm & comforting, like the prairies are to me.

Stylized wheat sheaths in varying hues of golden orange sit on top of a base made to look like farmed fields in varying hues of green.

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RAAAAAAHHH-dish Doodles 🔪 @radishdoodles.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I opened up a ko-fi because I'm just struggling lately with being able to make art and pay bills. I have type 3 von willebrand's disease, severe. I do not clot. I have to inject blood products 3x a week. I also have HEDS and POTS, much to my chagrin. ko-fi.com/radishdoodles

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The last 26 days post surgery have been an absolute struggle. I have set myself up on the couch, but it is still extremely hard. I have many sketches I want to work on. So I started small today and chose colours for the projects and moved my pencil sharpener. 🤞 for easier times ahead

A TV tray that has pencil crayons and a black piece of paper with a light sketch on it.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I had knee surgery 13 days ago, and it has not been an easy 13 days. But today I was able to gather my pencils and sketchbook to do some Ed Emberley inspired doodles!

A hand holds a pen that is drawing details on a blue pencil crayon hot dog shaped car.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Hi friend! I have unlocked a new space in my creativity. I’m making joyful scenes that are all Do-Gooders and that makes me really happy. This is Mountain Joy. It supports CMHA.

At the bottom of the picture 7 purple mountain tops sit with white snow caps against a teal sky. There is a large yellow and orange sun behind them. Teal swirls travel between the sun and the mountains. White orbs float in the air.

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fenfrond art 🐌🍻🐛 @fenfrond.neocities.org · 30/04/2026

elf collection | elf 119/365 | #art #artsky #elfyear

a collection of a variety of elves in silly poses. One small elf is dancing passionately, one is skipping gaily, one is naruto running and looking back over their shoulder. One very small elf stands in the center and has a speech bubble with a green spiral in it. One cosmic elf is floating and holding up an orange bird. The space between the elves is filled with abstract designs.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Sometimes I feel like it’s a weird time in the world for my brain to have decided to make robots. And I’ve often asked myself if they feel? Do we teach them how to feel? Will they make their own feelings? Will they become so overwhelmed they’ll short out?

A pencil crayon robot looking hopeful stands in front of an abstract line doodle in rainbow colours. All against a back background in a back frame.

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fenfrond art 🐌🍻🐛 @fenfrond.neocities.org · 20/04/2026

elf and wolf | elf 109/365 | #art #artsky #elfyear

an abstract illustration of a small elf looking down at a black wolf from the top of a funky tree. the colours are vivid and bold, with a mostly blue backdrop, and a colourful border around the elf and wolf scene. the art is filled with lots of little dots and round embellishments, stars, eye motifs, and other fun energetic squiggles and lines.

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Nicholas Friesen @nicholastronaut.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Two awesome robot friends who have found their forever homes. I love making these so much (even when I stab myself so bad with the needle my finger is bruised for days 🥴).

Two robots sit side-by-side. The one on the right is paper-mâché and is holding a milk crate full of records. The one on the left is made of fleece and is a sewn art doll.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I’ve been working on some abstracts and robots lately, but this one was unexpected. I have been thinking a lot about feelings and how my robots live in our world. What would you be asking this robot if you were with them?

A robot stands looking at a panel of 9 abstract art pieces. The abstracts are vibrant squares coloured in rainbow colours and have varying shading making interesting aspects.

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fenfrond art 🐌🍻🐛 @fenfrond.neocities.org · 08/04/2026

elf in the waking garden | elf 97/365 | #art #artsky #elfyear #The100DayProject

an illustration in an abstracted style depicting a small elf exploring a garden of sentient plants. One has a huge blooking head with a single eye that is looking at the elf. The vine it it growing from is covered in leaves and buds, some of which appear to have eyes of their own. The elf is surrounded by leaves and tendrils. A snail is also there.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I’m sharing my Spring Trees today because I can’t wait to see the little sprouts on the trees! It’s hard to believe it was less than 4 months ago that it first snowed, but I’m ready for green again!

A small forest of trees in a meadow of purple flowers. The trees have just a small amount of leaves on them and there are white flowers on some of the trees.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

If you see this, post a bunny 🐰

Two stuffed toys sit together as though in conversation. The robot on the left sits with its legs crossed. The bunny on the right is purple and soft looking.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Feeling a little shut in today. I’m annoyed I can’t walk around First Friday today and am stuck on feeling like I have nothing else to do. But I did make focaccia and I might eat it all by myself.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I’ve been working on a new collection and I’m really feeling like it will be hard to stop making these. It’s called How I Fee Today and I get to combine my robot friends with some fun abstract line art and I can’t wait to show you more!

Papers laid on a table. One has pencil robot sketches on it, the other two have an abstract line art on them in muted rainbow colours.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Happy Spring Friends! I liked this snowman friend so much I did it three different ways 😄

A snowman is sweating and reading its bucket list in front of a puddle with its reflection.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Been working toward illustrating a version of The Three Little Pigs and am having a bit of trouble motivating myself so I’m sharing the Big Bad Wolf with you 😊

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Made another two sets of art cards because it’s comforting to my brain that is currently fighting some strong anxiety monsters and pain from a destroyed knee. But also my brain is at capacity so I don’t really know how to describe them. 🙃

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I drew these Elemental Mothers representing Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind. I hope you like them as much as I do!

A woman with brown hair holds up her right fist, her left hand holds a wrench, paintbrush, and pencil. She stands among cacti and dandelions. Representing Earth.

A woman with brown hair holds up her right fist, her left hand holds a snake. She stands among candles and stones. Representing Fire.

A woman with brown hair holds up her right fist, her left hand holds a fish. She stands among goblets. Representing Water.

A woman with brown hair holds up her right fist, her left hand holds a feather. She stands with a guitar. Representing Wind.

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fenfrond art 🐌🍻🐛 @fenfrond.neocities.org · 04/03/2026

I've been really feeling the ACNH love lately so: drop your town rep screenies and I'll draw em!! (I'll give them elfs ears if u want) 💚 #acnh #animalcrossing

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This is Cal. He really likes pizza - a lot. He’s happiest when there’s a piece in each arm, he’d very happily share with you!

A purple and orange octopus holding a slice of pepperoni pizza

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Hi friend! This is Ellie. She just found the wonder of wine - all the varietals and colours. It’s a wonderful world. 9x12” pencil crayon

A green and yellow octopus is holding a glass of red wine looking at it with wide eyes.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The finished art cards. I’ll be doing more. This was fun!

9 rectangle cards with different robots on them. Watercolour and pencil crayon.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Art is always a bit weird to me. Like who am I trying to bend paper to my will and trying to control the path of water?! Anyway thoughts I have while working on some art cards.

White paper with 9 rectangles on it. Each rectangle has a robot on it with a watercolour background.

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Nyco Rudolph @nycorudolph.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Feral Housewives Club fridge magnets just showed up!! I’ll have some of these for sale tomorrow at @stnorbertfarmersmarket just south of Winnipeg!

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Every time I sew something successfully, I become bolder and more confident sitting at that machine. Today I altered a sweatshirt and tomorrow I’m going to wake up with super powers, I’m sure of it!

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fenfrond art 🐌🍻🐛 @fenfrond.neocities.org · 03/02/2026

love and glitter 🌟 | #ElfYear x #GoblinWeek bonus 03 🍨 #art #ocsky #ttrpg

an illustration with portraits of an elf and a goblin woman. the elf is facing the viewer and has a hand up to her face and is smiling slyly. Her hair is long and pulled back in a high ponytail, she wears big round glasses, and has long eyebrows. The goblin is facing the viewer and has one hand up making a peace sign over one eye, and has a big smile. Her hair is long and pulled behind her, and she wears big cat's eye glasses. Both portraits have a half-toned red copy underneath, with a half-toned blue copy underneath that. The background has a yellow frame with a curved stripe bar embellishing it, as well as hearts and stars and swirls. The background of the image is a gradient of light purple to darker purple.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Here is Polly, she’s enjoying an old-school milkshake with a cherry on top! 9x12 pencil crayon

Blue green octopus holding a milkshake from a soda counter style.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I did this piece last year, but got hit with some inspiration and have built a collection around it. This is Hank, his family’s portraits are in the works. I really love how pencil crayons feel right now. It’s nice to make something whimsical and soft feeling. Especially right now.

Blue octopus with orange undercarriage on black paper. Bubbles flit above the octopus.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A simple pleasure for me is always a good colour wheel. Today I made one with my favourite core colours. Felt nice.

A colour wheel where triangles are the primary, polygons are the secondary, and smaller polygons are tertiary colours. Done in pencil crayon on white paper.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Winnipeg has provided some whimsical distraction with the amount of hoar frost we’ve had lately.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

The holiday season isn’t complete until I’ve watched the original The Grinch and as many Rankin and Bass shows as possible! It feels like there’s always more Rankin and Bass than time allows though.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today is Robot Appreciation Day! I made it up because I was sad when it wasn’t already on the list. I hope you’ll celebrate by doing something nice and kind for someone, or doing some self care today! Want to celebrate with a postcard? leslie-born-art.square.site/product/post...

A postcard back and a postcard from laying together. The front image is a collage of robot heads on a polka dot background.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I forgot to tell you that my robot sculpture Robot # 5-25-MR won 3rd place at the Red River Ex Juried Art Show!

The artist crouches beside the little robot sculpture that’s in a stand behind glass.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

This is my new friend Robot HS 1! It came out exactly as I saw it in my mind and it’s wild!

A handmade stuffed robot toy sits on a table.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Trying to unlock a new skill but I’m a bit rusty - I haven’t drawn cars in a long while. But I’m really loving how the watercolours make them look!

A watercolour in progress of a green 1978 Monte Carlo.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 17/05/2025

Leslie Born had no intention of drawing robots when she first picked up her stylus and yet here she is with nearly 200 digital portraits of them.

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’Bot buddies burgeon

Digital doyen conjures a cadre of distinctive droids

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

It’s World Art Day today so here’s a bit of what I’ve been working on!

A portrait of a golden retriever smiling, against a teal backdrop in a dark brown frame.

A portrait of David Bowie as Jarreth from The Labyrinth done in purples against a teal backdrop.

A portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg done in light blue against a dark blue backdrop. Like she’s coming out of the shadows.

A pencil crayon portrait of Dolly Parton

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I’ve got to say I’ve gotten pretty confident with my pencil crayons. This project has been in my head since I started with them and I think it’s really neat to now see it on paper. I love this piece so much. Yesterday would have been van Gogh’s 171st birthday.

A pencil crayon portrait of Vincent Van Gogh based on one of his self-portraits. The pencil strokes mimic the paintings paint strokes. The colours are deep rich purples and blues and reds.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Hi friends! I’m open for commissions and I’ve really been enjoying making portraits of some beloved toys, and am wondering if you have any beloved toys you want to have immortalized in a portrait? Message me and we can start talking about your special project!!

A pencil crayon portrait of two stuffed monster toys sitting together like old friends. One is shades of green with spikes, the other is blue and magnet with two spikes and round toes.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I hope you’re enjoying these old-timey clowns as much as I am enjoying creating them!

A rich red wooden picture frame houses a portrait of a clown done in sepia toned pencil crayon. Makes it feel vintage and old. The clown is standing with its arms behind its back and its chin is tucked behind its collar. It has a bow tie and a striped jumpsuit. It has a party had and wild hair that sticks out like triangles from the side of its head.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ever feel like the steps forward are so small you can barely see them or feel them? It’s been a slog. But I got some epoxy sculpt clay that I’m going to play with this weekend and my robot sculptures will be on the table again!!

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Camila 🌷 @nekomori-art.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Somebunny loves you 💕 New wallpaper pack available now from my Ko-fi! 🍰: ko-fi.com/s/6c81a1dbf9 [ #Art #CuteArt #Wallpapers ]

Mock up of a phone wallpaper and icon set titled "Celebration". The Lock screen shows a pink cake surrounded by confetti and party wares. The top of the cake is decorated with cherries and the words "You are loved" in yellow frosting. Someone has taken a slice of the cake and a tiny bunny sits in the empty space, peacefully reading a book. The Home screen shows various icons depicting love and heart-related imagery.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

An update on what I’ve been working on. Lon Chaney Sr. in Laugh, Clown, Laugh. One of my favourite actors in one of my favourite movies. The frills are daunting but I’m finding them so rewarding. I’m still on the fence if I want to sell this one when it’s done.

A side-by-side of the reference photo and the pencil crayon portrait. The portrait is on black paper and done in 4 shades of blue. Lon Chaney Sr. is dressed as a clown with many frills on the collar. His head is kind of down and to the side, and he’s holding his hands up to the side each index finger is pointing up.

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Leslie Born @lesliebornart.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I have a bunch of ideas that are all trying to get out at once which is lovely but there aren’t enough hours in the day or places to store them all. If you’d like to give a piece a forever home all my originals and prints are available on my site: leslie-born-art.square.site

A pencil crayon portrait of a waving, marching clown in a striped jumpsuit. The clown’s chin and smile is partially tucked behind the wide white collar and bow tie. It’s done in sepia coloured tones and has an antique feel.

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