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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

“Wanna take a selfie?” This image contains Spectremint’s OC, named Spectre. Go give him a follow! :> @spectremint.bsky.social

This is an image of Spectre and Oren taking a selfie together. Spectre’s wearing a green jacket, with dark and light green squares, a large silver zipper, and a bright, mint green collar. There are stripes on his jacket where his wrists are as well, with the last one being the same mint green as the jacket’s collar. Spectre’s body is dark green in color, with bright mint green eyes and a green mouth. He’s also wearing glasses that have a white frame.

Oren is a fox-hare hybrid. His body is blue and he has green accents on his front legs, hind legs, tail, and ears. He wears a dark blue scarf with a silver end and has very long ears. His eyes are large, with large black pupils and a thin blue surrounding. He has small black paw beans.

Spectre has his arm around Oren and is holding him up since he’s too short to fit in frame otherwise. Oren has one hand on Spectre’s sleeve, and the other is waving at the camera. His hind legs are barely in frame, showing both of his paws. Oren and Spectre both have a gleeful expression on their face as they take the picture.

The background is of an open field, with a mostly clear blue sky, apart from some light clouds. The grass is green and plentiful. The sun is shining in the upper left corner, casting a reflection across the picture.

This image is the version with the camera controls visible. The camera controls look similar to a smartphone camera’s UI, with buttons for filters, timer, flash, camera rotation, camera mode, and the shutter button. The shutter button has a “2” on it, indicating two seconds until image capture.

This image is the version without the camera UI visible, description below:

This is an image of Spectre and Oren taking a selfie together. Spectre’s wearing a green jacket, with dark and light green squares, a large silver zipper, and a bright, mint green collar. There are stripes on his jacket where his wrists are as well, with the last one being the same mint green as the jacket’s collar. Spectre’s body is dark green in color, with bright mint green eyes and a green mouth. He’s also wearing glasses that have a white frame.

Oren is a fox-hare hybrid. His body is blue and he has green accents on his front legs, hind legs, tail, and ears. He wears a dark blue scarf with a silver end and has very long ears. His eyes are large, with large black pupils and a thin blue surrounding. He has small black paw beans.

Spectre has his arm around Oren and is holding him up since he’s too short to fit in frame otherwise. Oren has one hand on Spectre’s sleeve, and the other is waving at the camera. His hind legs are barely in frame, showing both of his paws. Oren and Spectre both have a gleeful expression on their face as they take the picture.

The background is of an open field, with a mostly clear blue sky, apart from some light clouds. The grass is green and plentiful. The sun is shining in the upper left corner, casting a reflection across the picture.

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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

So this is not the usual post for me, but my cousin just endured a massive fire and lost his home and belongings. He jumped from a 2nd story window to escape, sadly his brother/my other cousin did not survive Just posting this here in case anyone feels compelled and able to help gofund.me/b10a6b3d7

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Donate to Help Loren Rebuild After House Fire, organized by Tera Kluxen

Please support Loren and our family Tera is raising this fundraiser for Loren, th… Tera Kluxen needs your support for Help Loren Rebuild After House Fire

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Didn’t take long for me to receive art suggestions with Oren…unfortunately this one isn’t exactly…the nicest thing you could do to him. ;-; i still drew it tho lol, thank you for the fun little suggestion ehehe!!

In this image, Oren is sitting in the center, with a grey, dark gradient background. He’s soaked with water from a water balloon. He’s teared up, his ears are down, and there’s a speech bubble coming from him saying “Why did you throw a water balloon at me??”

On the top, there’s the person making the request:

Gildedthorn - 7/29/26, 12:33 PM
“Now draw him sogged”

Below that is text that I wrote saying “Look what you’ve done!” putting his text in a “frame” of sorts.

My artist signature also has flavor text saying “not my fault!”

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This is a new OC of mine, named Oren! I was inspired to make an entirely original OC after one of my friends made his own (reposted below this post). I love the way he turned out, and I’m excited to make tons of pieces with him! Thank you to everyone who gave me feedback on his design!

Oren is blue, with green curls on his tail and ears and legs that are entirely green. The curls on his tail flow along the sides of his body above his hind legs. His eyes are large, with a thin light blue sclera surrounding the black iris/pupil. He wears a dark blue scarf with a chevron-shaped silver end.

Emotions:

Curious: He forms an “o” with his mouth.

Excited: His eyes sparkle and his jaw drops in joy.

Alert: His pupils go small, and he stares with intent.

Sad: His ears droop as tears flow from his eyes.

Scared: His ears droop and his pupils go hollow.

Written description:

Male, Unknown Species, 2ft (~61cm) long, 1ft (~30cm) tall, Pacifist

Personality:

Oren is a shy, gentle creature. He is very careful, always watching the moves he makes, making sure to be mindful of those around him. He's very timid, often getting a scare from sudden movements or from loud sounds, like thunder. He gets along with others well, and enjoys good company, though he will quickly get overwhelmed if he doesn't get his alone time. Despite all of this, he is generally very happy, with a smile that's contagious to those around him.

When people approach him, they tend to treat him like a pet, getting startled when he speaks. He got a newfound love for head scratches, though, after someone didn't hear him speak and pet him. He fell asleep for an hour!

Traits and Origins:

Oren's origins aren't fully known. When scientists found him, he was brought in for testing. A fox...hare hybrid? He had the body of a fox, the face of a hare, a physical size in-between both, and colors of neither. Not only that, he speaks fluid english, along with another language yet to be decyphered.

Oren wears a scarf given to him by a kind stranger. Even though it wasn't with him when he arrived at Earth, he takes care of it like it's his most prized possession. Maybe it reminds him of something...or maybe it's because he feels he's cuter with it. He does get that compliment a lot, after all.

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Spectremint @spectremint.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

(repost! sorry!) behold! meet Spectre! he's a cute little ... thing that's supposed to act as a close representation of actual me (to the extent that he has the same personality and everything as me), to the same extent that Clover is... but technically more so? think of him like my personal mascot!

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I’ve seen the argument that people use generative AI because they’re “not skilled enough…” Art is beautiful because a human made it. Even if your pieces don’t turn out the way you want initially, it’ll improve as you gain experience and pour love into your work. The best time to start is now. :)

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Figured this would be fun; I decided to draw Zale from #TalesOfZale on my Kindle, which limits you to 3 colors: black, grey, and white. This turned out better than I expected it would!! :D

This is an image of Zale lying on the top of a hill watching a shooting star. The moon is shining brightly in the corner, and some clouds are coming in from the top left side. There are stars in the background. This image is a picture OF my kindle using a camera.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 16/04/2026

Publishers have real questions about AI, but let’s be clear: The Wayback Machine isn’t a backdoor for AI scraping. For 30 years, it’s been built for people, not bulk harvesting. We actively monitor to prevent abuse. Learn more ⤵️ www.techdirt.com/2026/02/17/p...

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Preserving The Web Is Not The Problem. Losing It Is.

Recent reporting by Nieman Lab describes how some major news organizations—including The Guardian, The New York Times, and Reddit—are limiting or blocking access to their content in the Internet Ar…

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

New song released on Bandcamp! Give it a listen if you have a moment or two! :D matthewdedoes.bandcamp.com/track/its-ok...

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It's okay, you can rest now, by Matthew DeDoes

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If any of y'all are a fan of indie projects and indie animation, there's only a couple days left to fund this project! Tales of Zale is a BEAUTIFUL animation with a lovely story, and the more support you can give, the better! :D www.kickstarter.com/projects/fox...

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Tales of Zale - New Tales! Animated Pilot

Zale sets out to uncover the mysteries of his past. In a world long left behind by humans, who knows what he'll find?

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

For those interested, I’m taking music comms now! I do orchestral/piano music, mainly, and I do many different moods, from relaxing to scary. Prices will vary depending on what you need, but you can expect around $25 for a single, and much less per song if you need multiple pieces. DMs are open!

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Made Niko from OneShot! :3 Figured I’d give it a shot (ehehe!) because Niko’s character design has always been one that intrigued me! OneShot’s my favorite game of all time, too, so it felt right to draw them. :> Also I firmly believe that Niko is a cat and I will die on that hill lolll

Niko holding the Sun, a lightbulb, from the game OneShot. The background is very dark. Niko is standing in the center, holding the sun in both hands.

The lightbulb’s glow is overwhelmingly bright, and Niko is looking down at it. Niko is also speaking, saying “this world is in my hands.”

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Action Retro @actionretro.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

RIP @burgerbecky.bsky.social Rebecca Heineman and thanks for all the wonderful games 😢

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Hiya guys! I released a new song today! It's for a YouTube series I'm doing, but it's something I think you may enjoy regardless! :D This link takes you to my Bandcamp, (don't feel obligated to purchase it unless you want to, and in that case, thank you!) matthewdedoes.bandcamp.com/track/taking...

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Taking a Look Back, by Matthew DeDoes

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Katie || Adante @adanteallegro.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I was in a very euphoric mood about my art a couple of days ago, so I also drew this! In times like these, and for the first time, I actually feel...pretty happy about my imperfections in my drawings? Like, it feels more human, if that makes sense? #comics

First panel:
Me looking happy. Text says, "GOD I love drawing!!!"

Second panel:
Me falling with a bunch of papers surrounding me. Text says, "I love to share my drawings! It makes me happy!!!"

Third panel:
A hand drawing a wobbly face.
Text says, "I love my wobbly lines and my imperfect hands...It's proof that I am a human!!"

Fourth panel:
Me drawing happily. Text says, "My art is not perfect, and that's okay......because it's mine!"

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Jocobo @jocobo.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

rest in peace steve jobs you would have loved the ai cartoon kitten being used as the symbol representing one of your products

screenshot of a white cartoon puppy kitten hybrid enclosed inside a rainbow bubble with the text "Image Playground" below it

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone!! May your holiday be one full of comfort and happiness! Whether you’re spending it with family, friends, or even if it’s just yourself, I hope you have a lovely day, and that you can spend it doing something you love! God bless! :D

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

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SmallAnt @smallant.live · 12/11/2024

how things been goin lately

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🌺M0яtis刃🌺 @m0rtisblade.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

#Artist For the artists who think they're not good enough, I promise you your art, over time, will improve; watch videos and use your favorite shows, comic books, or movies to inspire you. We need more creative people. Even if it's not as good as you think. It's a start. We all start from somewhere.

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

New profile picture! “blehhh!!” :p

My OC Levi being a silly little goober, holding his hand up next to his face with his pointer and middle finger out. He’s making a goofy little smile and has his tongue sticking out, winking!

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Lucyfer 😈 @lildevilhorns.ink · 19/10/2024

How it feels to slowly see all your twitter moots trickle into bluesky

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Huh, that’s pretty neat, I will say!

This says:
“Celebrating 10M users”
“#1,828,218”
“Matthew DeDoes” “@mattstech.bsky.social”
“Joined Nov 3, 2023”

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Katie || Adante @adanteallegro.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Okay! In order to get back into actually posting stuff here, how about I start with these drawings that I'm planning on making into stickers? #art #BugFables

An image of a green beetle, Kabbu. He is making a heroic pose.

An image of a bee, Vi. She holds up her boomerang (or "beemerang" in her terms) happily.

An image of a blue moth, Leif. He appears to be leaping into the air, conjuring an ice cube with his hand.

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

To the folks at Glitch, thank you for making such a beautiful series that is Murder Drones. The mix of the amazing story, crazy attention to detail, adorable and lovable characters, humor, and much more make the series a masterpiece that I loved every bit of. Thank you for the amazing journey. :’)

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 28/06/2024

If you're into Murder Drones you need to see this right now, such beautiful work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKzv...

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Murder Drones: Intermission - A FAN EPISODE ANIMATIC (FULL) (ENGLISH)

YouTube video by Ghoulinfuschia

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 10/06/2024

have an n! He's so goober :3 I actually drew this in December, but touched it up recently, enough to send it here!

N from Murder Drones smiling and waving at you!

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Five years ago today, my dad successfully underwent a liver transplant, and has been better than ever since. I will forever be thankful for his donor, who lost his life. He gave life to several people, my dad being one of many. Very blessed to still have him after all this time. Thank you Lord. ❤

May 14, 2024, our family standing together, dad doing and looking better than he ever had in the past. :)

May 14, 2019, our family together in the operating room, next to my dad, who's laying in the hospital bed. This was the final moment before he went back for surgery.

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 09/05/2024

Tornadoes are scary...geez... We narrowly missed the ones that came through here, and we're incredibly thankful. Our entire family is safe, though we're helping out our grandparents, since they got hit pretty bad with one. Keeping y'all in my prayers, stay safe out there, and God bless. 💙

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

Just released a new album on Bandcamp! If you have time to listen to it for even a little bit, I'd really appreciate it! matthewdedoes.bandcamp.com/album/its-to...

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It's Too Late, by Matthew DeDoes

8 track album

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

For anyone wondering where I've been, I've been setting up some new camera gear and audio equipment so I can make better quality videos! I'm hopeful to get a new video out within this week or next week, just doing some final cleanup. This next video will be...very interesting, to say the least. :)

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Dolphin Emulator @dolphin-emu.org · 12/04/2024

Hello Bluesky! We're the team behind the Dolphin Emulator project. ( dolphin-emu.org ) Just like on Twitter and Mastodon, you can now follow us here for Dolphin news, announcements, and occasional random thoughts. #introduction

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

Glitch...I will say, you did a great job at throwing me through an insane emotional rollercoaster. I am literally dying that Murder Drones episode was fantastic and left me in tears at the end. I'm...still holding out hope. Can't wait for episode 8's release...ugh this series is beautiful but nooo!!

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

Here’s a friend! :> For context, this is Staccato, a close friend’s OC. Inspired from the game Ratatan, he’s got a great design and is VERY cute! :D

Staccato, sitting, watching the shining staccato eighth note in front of him in awe, with his instrument sitting next to him on his left. The scene is dark, with the only sources of light being the glowing eighth note, and the slight glow behind Staccato himself.

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Matthew DeDoes @mattstech.bsky.social · 18/02/2024

guys do you think that my wii is gonna work after this

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