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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 3h

They quoted me in this New Yorker piece about AI today. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

“Let’s say there’s a world or time line I exist in where A.I. has been subject to regulation. It is ethical. It has no footprint environmentally,” the novelist Jeff VanderMeer, a prominent critic of A.I., told me over the phone. “With those guardrails in place, would I read an A.I. book? All I can say is no. And the reason is, in part, because I want to read something coming from a particular mind.” Using A.I., he said, “feels like a betrayal of the whole point of why you’re a writer.”

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Bleak⋆Squeak @bleaksqueak.bsky.social · 9h

Ended up making some body hair brushes on a whim. More a test run mini pack, but for procreate users out there you can snag these if you wanna! drive.google.com/file/d/1DZKp...

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Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 17h

I am an AI doomer inasmuch as I feel strongly that AI is doomed and that it is our responsibility to accelerate that doom.

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 29/09/2026

It's my birthdaaaaay!🎊 As an artist, it's often difficult to acknowledge how much I work and how much I improve, so today I want to be nicer to myself and share some of my favourite pieces I made since my last bday.💙 If you'd like to share, it would be a lovely gift!🙏✨

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 21h

A man replied to this saying in earnest that women need to get organized and fight for our rights and men will follow. We did that. We do that. We mobilized the largest single day protest in global history on every continent and yet I have fewer rights than my mom did at my age.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 20h

QRTing this so I can try to format this brush for procreate because WOWOWOWW

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Natasha 🏴🌻 @alterici.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of proudest moments was responding to someone saying lesbians just "haven't met the right man yet" with "that's a stupid fucking thing to say." Shut that shit right down.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 28/09/2026

we're BAAAACK twitch.tv/deuxdel

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One way we all die is... this.

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Ronnie (Comms open) @rinnyleep.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As an oc artist it's so freaking fun to have repeat commissioners equally obsessed with their ocs

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🥖Kekeflipnote🥖 @kekeflipnote.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In this period of time filled with AI stupidity, let's celebrate those we are not celebrating enough: Art supporters, Art commissioners THANK YOU! Thanks to YOU, many artists can do what they do the best and keep being productive but most importantly Artists can LIVE!

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 19/08/2026

A fresh cover up and a healed tattoo for a returning client! #tattoosky #b&wart

A tattoo of a black dragon, filled with stars, wrapping around an upper arm.

The tail of the dragon tattoo, wrapped around the back of the arm.

A tattoo of a serene woman, with hair made of stars covering her body. She is standing in front of a sun.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 23/08/2026

They are perfect, to me. #hellions #hellionsofcarnocht #ocsky

A halftone illustration of Tink and Balial holding each other’s faces and crying. Tink is kissing Balial’s nose. They both look relieved, despite the fresh tears on both of their faces. Tink’s face is squished up against Ba’s nose, and gently touching his chin. Balial is smiling, and holding Tink’s face tightly.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 24/09/2026

Please let me tattoo more Witch Hat 🙏 I am foaming at the mouth #wha #witchhatatelier

A black and grey tattoo of a pensive Qifrey, surrounded by boughs of the silverwood tree. There is a brush buddy asleep on the side of the frame.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 25/09/2026

It's actually the best feeling to get art of my little guys! And idk, I feel like if you're drawing them like I draw them... I see no issues. I would prefer them solo/with canon partners, or like.. hanging out being friends (or enemies) with your OCs if you think they'd get along (or not)

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Natasha 🏴🌻 @alterici.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Please stay alive.

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Nilah "Nine Jobs" Magruder @nilahmagruder.com · 24/09/2026

I'm thinking about notes from freelance clients which made me think about genAI posters and one thing a lot of folks don't understand is part of design methodology is understanding how people process information. Designers don't simplify to make their work easy, but to make comprehension easy.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 24/09/2026

I realized it's almost been a month since I've posted any new art -- so there you go 🥲👍 I've been VERY busy and mostly offline as of late

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 24/09/2026

Please let me tattoo more Witch Hat 🙏 I am foaming at the mouth #wha #witchhatatelier

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 22/09/2026

Genuinely, as a culture, we are being robbed of bootleg merch and bad Photoshop, and both are dying arts. Obviously there are bigger concerns, but I am already tangibly feeling these losses.

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c.e. chant/hades 💀🐊 💬 too many comics @portaltohades.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hi guys, new qrp as the situation is changing & the last one had become outdated. Im gonna need..more surgery! & a LOT of tests. My biggest issue is covering transpo to doctor appts. Kofi is fine but so is throne gift cards, I even have an art book! ko-fi.com/portaltohades throne.com/portaltohades

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Palea 🦖🏳️‍⚧️ @palearaptor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Got some new tattoos from my friend @nicterhorst.com !!!! 🖤✨💜

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 24/05/2026

I just came back from a big working trip out on the east coast! This was the big banger I got to do out there at the tattoo convention.

A black and grey tattoo on pale skin of a biblically accurate angel pin up with a sword through her chest. She looks serene. The eyes on her wings stare straight ahead

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Dean @tatert07s.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“You think hurting is who you are.” #art #dragonage

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Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You can’t have it both ways. You can’t be “It’s simple math, vote blue no matter who, grow up” and ALSO believe you are fighting fascism by making calculations as to who’s expendable. The world we’re in now demands more from us. More from everyone.

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Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you're wondering why people are talking about Logan Paul again, he's promoting a retro game console made by a weapons manufacturer and war profiteer. Watch Nora's explanation below for more info and share so more people know.

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✨ Open for Work // Burnt Out ✨ @rookshocksshack.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As someone who grew up in a semi truck environment, literally tagging along with delivery runs in the summer, the government severely underestimates how important truckers are so this is going to be very interesting. Im all for this

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yeeeeah, this is also why I could never get it up for "THE ALIENS ARE COMING TO ENSLAVE/HARVEST EARTH!!" scenarios. Noooooot super interested in spectating your when-will-it-be-my-turn anxieties.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils," they say. Ah, and why does one sometimes *have* to do that? Because someone else, who could have chosen opposition to evil, instead opts to become a lesser evil for their own perceived advantage—leaving others to bear the burden of that choice

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eliko thalia @museinrevolt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

just learned this today

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 17/09/2026

I have some time this weekend in Montreal if anyone has been waiting for me to be in town I sent out a mailing list email about it, but I still have space Friday and/or Sunday

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 04/02/2026

Some gals being pals that just so happen to be ready for Valentine's day. It's probably a coindidence. These are all available to book as tattoo designs~ #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooartist www.sofarsogoodtattoo.com/nic-flash-drop

Two sets of sapphic demon girl couples, embracing and kissing inside red hearts.

A sapphic demon girl couple staring adoringly into each other's eyes, framed by a heart.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 09/02/2026

Reminder that we can submit support tickets. support.discord.com

A screenshot of a discord request

Text Header: Why the hell do you think facial scanning and ID verification is going to fly?

Text: You just had a massive security leak like six months ago. Why do you think I'd ever want to upload anything of worth to your platform? I'm already concerned about privacy with what exists on there. I cancelled my nitro. I'm now looking for alternatives. I'm a daily, nigh HOURLY user, and this is a massive turn off.

Good luck, hope you realize this is stupid and reconsider, like you did with the AI/LMM bs.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 17/09/2026

I have some time this weekend in Montreal if anyone has been waiting for me to be in town I sent out a mailing list email about it, but I still have space Friday and/or Sunday

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 17/09/2026

Did we learn nothing from Meow Meow Beans?

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 17/09/2026

20 year old me would be shocked. Idk how that person would feel. 17 year old me would be so proud. So awed. And I love that.

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Jinti is Making Passive Notice Checks @jinti.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

y'all should push for Universal Basic Income 'cuz artists that aren't stressin' over rent and groceries and taxes all the time WILL draw freakier, more unmarketable shit

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Emerald Star @justemerald55.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Throwing my hat into the ring with black creatives who deserve some love. If you follow me or happen to see this and wanna be included, reply below mmmk😌 And of course, if you don’t wanna be included, also lemme know❤️ go.bsky.app/NxuoyyD

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 14/09/2026

Maybe these two will get to go to a party. Wouldn't that be nice?? twitch.tv/deuxdel

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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.

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c.e. chant/hades 💀🐊 💬 too many comics @portaltohades.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I could honestly use these the absolute most right now! Not to be extremely pushy, im very very sorry for that, but here's what my doctor appointment line up is currently. Because of my city layout an average uber is $25. Applying for alt methods is slow going atm. Thank you for sharing & support!!

Calendar showing various doctor appointments

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Krispy @feathernotes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm glad people are talking lots about indie conventions! Not surprised to see many people not understand the point of my original post (this isnt a dig on fanart or your set up) but talking about SHOWS not understanding proper curation. Why are we seeing fanart print walls at an indie comics show?

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Shisui Glam Enjoyer | Carbuncle Connsoisseur @st4rd1ver.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is what I mean when I say that its depressing doing art, writing fics, gposing, ect and getting crickets in response. "Do it because you like it" only goes so far when fandom is supposed to be nerds and creatives supporting each other.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 12/09/2026

I hope this is all of you at my boys 😌✨

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

“Do you think HUMAN CREATIVITY matters? Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about poetry until their father dies, you go to a funeral, you lose a child, somebody breaks your heart & that's when Art’s not a luxury it's sustenance.” — ETHAN HAWKE

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 12/09/2026

I had years of learning to avoid tangents and what tangents were and how to spot them Three weeks of posing my first scenes for animation using rigs is when they finally made sense. They don't matter until they matter for clarity, and they're SO HARD to fix until you realize why they're important

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Elly "Enormity" Bangs @ellybangs.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ anything 🕯️ good 🕯️ at all 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️ 🕯️

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