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I've been hard at work on the comic since Art Fight. Chapter 3 debuts this week. Be my guest and have a look. I hope you enjoy it! (Draw the Squad credit: Mugges) #comic #webcomic

A digital image based on a Draw the Squad meme (credit: Mugges) in which the Monkey King has a device held up to take a selfie. He is roughly pulling a shellshocked priest into frame. Meanwhile, a blue skinned demon threatens a pig man in the background behind them.

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Abeeha Tariq @abeehatariqart.bsky.social · 22h

leaning into the retro vibes

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 13h

Some ink doodles from #OCtober , past rpg and comic characters. I have a ninja, a sea fae, a summoner, a bard, a Clavat jounalist, and a samurai penguin. #ocs #sketchbook #finalfantasy #ttrpg

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メリメリ @gaogaigirl.bsky.social · 23h

I'm unionizing for a better tomorrow where creative work makes for a stable life and bright future. The amazing people who make Magic and D&D pour everything they are into these games and it should be a baseline that they get just as much. We look forward to our voices being heard! #uwotc

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Rich little boy throws a punch and hides behind his goons if anyone tries to strike back. Go fill your diaper, Donny.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We need Progressives in office. Shock some crusty old men out of their cozy stupor and wrench this clown car of an administration back into some sort of order that serves the people; one that serves THE WORLD (ooh, scary!)

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Breath of Fire Fans / ブレスオブファイアファン @breathoffire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Breath of Fire IV for PC is on sale once again on GOG & Steam! 🔥 $4.99 USD on GOG until October 7, 2026! buff.ly/40phOid 🔥 $4.99 USD on Steam until October 8, 2026! buff.ly/yYG5zDx #ad #ads

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Hope Doe @flyapples.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#inktober Day 4 smack the smacks are never for nothing 猫パンチは決して無駄ではない #inktober2026 #inktoberday5　#inktobersmack

A sumi and watercolor painting of a cat, a warrior cat smacking at a ghost in the shoes

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 05/10/2026

NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions? This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one. We founded two. Here’s how.

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How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours

The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In honor of scary media month: what is the first piece of media you remember truly frightening you as a child? -- Look, the end of the broadcast day announcement already sent me scrambling under my blankets. TV static terrified me. THIS MOVIE MADE IT WORSE! My heart STILL races at static sound.

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Carol Anne and the Static TV

Alt: Carol Anne and the Static TV

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Preferred Rob @nockergeek.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Folktober movie 5: The Lair of the White Worm (1988). The discovery of a giant reptile skull brings back an ancient snake cult. Is it a good movie? No, but it’s sexy, weird, internally consistent, and most of all, fun, and that makes it a good watch. Alt. title: Doctor Who versus the Snake Woman.

Poster for The Lair of the White Worm (1988).

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Preferred Rob @nockergeek.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#Folktober movie 4: Lord of Misrule (2023). A vicar’s daughter vanishes during the local harvest festival, and the search reveals something dark and old may be involved. This one was solid. The plot is good, the cult is slowly revealed, and the ending has a good twist on dealing with old gods.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Americans are relearning the lesson we learned during the Gilded Age of the late 1890s, when robber barons ran the government and the economy for their own benefit: Oligarchy is incompatible with the common good. I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I stopped supporting NPR when they gave the same weight and credibility to liars and grifters as they did to scientists and experts. Journalism asks questions but is also supposed to challenge misinformation; or it used to. Milquetoast Clinton era bullshit… Time to grow beyond it.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Words are cheap. If you want to honor them, let’s see some real protection put in place and public denouncements when those on power use LGBTQ persons as scapegoats. Advocacy demands action and accountability.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He looks like a very contented chonk ❤️

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Fernando Salvaterra @salvaterra.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

WHAT IF... a man opens only 2 emergency commission slots for BW sketch portraits just like these? this weekend, hand-drawn. photo reference or fictional character. 40USD paid upfront. would this work? hit me up via DM if you want to try it.

six black and white portrait sketches. three girls, two bearded guys, one non-binary teen.

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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi, 👋🏻 I’m Chloe I am an artist and I try to sell these little ones directly, to help me and my family be alive and have things Here are small scale artworks that will fit on a crowded wall or in a little room Endorsed by animation directors and wrestlers ✅ www.chloecumming.com/inkwater

Pink dove and big blowsy brown flower, mixed media drawing with alive textures

Andy Burnham and a real life man fox , pencil drawing

Three skulls piled up, earth toned ink drawing after a Cézanne painting

My dearly departed red teapot, vibrant watercolour painting

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cartoon Network launched 34 years ago today. A 5-part documentary celebrating its history and legacy will premiere on Adult Swim in 2027.

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Diane Barker @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There's still time to get ALL Iron Circus Comics titles on Sweetshop for $1 each!! That's Lackadaisy, Banned Book Club, You Died, Rigsby WI, and SO MANY MORE!!!

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Nicole Rodriguez @shnikkles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Some Gravity Falls doodles. I miss this show ;-;

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Preferred Rob @nockergeek.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#FolkTober film 1: The Wicker Man (1973). A police officer from the mainland searches for a missing girl on an island with very old traditions. Excellently made, well cast, and just an intriguing watch. Are we bad for rooting against the protag and for the pagans? I don’t think so; they’re more fun.

Poster for The Wicker Man (1973), featuring the titular statue.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cyndi Lauper and Madonna were so iconic! People tend to focus on Madonna but I think for pure artistry Cyndi Lauper won me over.

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Karl Magnacca @kmagnacca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Artists! The state of Hawaii is looking for people to make a set of artwork for a campaign celebrating our trails and their connection to nature and culture. It does require being a registered vendor, but that's not hard, lmk if you need help. RFP here: hiepro.ehawaii.gov/public-displ... #sciart

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State of Hawaii eProcurement - HIePROHawaii eProcurement

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh hell yes! I remember that one prominently displayed in stores.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Got an upcoming charity con coming up in November. I'm going to use this coming month to make some new paintings to feature. Since the theme is the 80s, I'm going to do miniature paintings of famous album covers. What 80s album cover springs to mind first for you? Undoubtedly, MJ's Thriller, right?

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Michael Jackson in Thriller Era Attire

Alt: Michael Jackson in Thriller Era Attire

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I envy it because it looks like pure relaxation. Yet I know if I even tried I’d have a stiff neck for a week!

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Head hanging over the side of the bed, snoring “zeep zeep zeep” with his tongue in minor blep… this old man is enjoying these rainy days. #kaiserthecorgi #dogsky #corgicrew

A photo of a tricolor corgi sleeping on a bed with his head hanging over the side and tongue out.

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ines 💥 semi-wristed @inesvisual.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

some character figures i did for S'il Vous Play, an Ottawa-based board game convention that launched its kickstarter today 🎉 be sure to check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... #art

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Kevin Connor @kevintconnor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bit on the nose for to design an AI mascot that looks eerily similar to a Doctor Who alien that wholesale murders people who turn to it for help

Little cute murderous alien blob monsters named Adipose from Doctor Who

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Ollie @keldel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lucky cat! ✍️ 🐱

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Had some uninterrupted time at the library away from chores and obligations so I picked up a magazine and drew a horse from reference. The coloring is Crayola Swirled colored pencils I picked up on Woot for a couple dollars. 🪙 Ko-Fi.com/TheDashZ #horse #traditionalart #equine #sketchbook

Photo of a sketchbook page with a galloping horse rendered in ink surrounded by soft cloudy colored pencils in varying hues.

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Hannah Vardit @hannahvardit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

i worry that men think being A Good Guy is dramatically and heroically intervening on behalf of an endangered woman and then being publicly rewarded on a grand scale when actually being A Good Guy is just usually saying, “hey man that’s not funny” or “wow that’s fucked up” and there is no reward

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As the Tumblr witches say, "Like to charge. Reblog to cast."

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The kids and I had an arty party over the weekend and drew random characters from a character selector. I put ten minutes on the timer and some AC:NL music, then off we went! I wish I could show you the kids' versions. They did great! #fanart #nickelodeon #hannabarbera #cartoons #artexercise

A photo of a page of pencil sketches. From top and clockwise, Piri piri from Harvey Beakman; a cartoon anthropomorphic chick(?) in a beret and scarf with a nimbus of bouncy curls. Marf... a um thing. He looks like those coin eating banks to me or a little toaster with wheels. He's a tiny robot cube freak dude who looks like he's having a blast. Next is Carlos Casagrande, a profoundly dad coded dude in a cardigan and khakis. Finally is the failed attempt to draw Penelope Spectra. I was stymied I didn't leave myself enough room, I think. I really want to draw her as a past her prime sexy mom with muffin top and all.

A photo of a pencil sketch of Yogi Bear. He looks like another cartoon bear cosplaying Yogi. He's holding up a pic i nic basket.

A photo of a pencil drawing of Snap from Chalkzone, a very simplified-- think child's drawing, character resembling a generic masked superhero. He gave me big Mr. Game N Watch vibes and I think that comes across in his pose.

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pumpkin spice doodlemancy 🎃 @doodlemancy.com · 17/09/2026

'tis the season of art prompt lists. i made my own list for OC-tober this year! 🎨 have fun with it. feel free to do as much or as little as you want, repeat the same prompts multiple times, combine with other lists, whatever is fun for you! #OC-tober #OC-tober2026 #OCsky

TITLE: OC-Tober Art Prompts
Description: it's OC-tober, the perfect excuse to spend the whole month drawing your
original characters. you can approach these prompts with whatever degree
of seriousness and effort you want. this isn't a legally binding list of obligations,
it's just ideas to get the gears turning!
the list: • finish an unfinished piece (maybe even more than one)
• design a new character, or finish an unfinished design
• rework a character design that needs some polish
• design a movie poster or a magazine cover
• draw a single-page comic or short storyboard
• draw your OCs in an alternate universe
• draw your OCs in another art style
• find a blank art meme/challenge to do
• draw something you find difficult, using your OC
• draw an OC at a different age than you usually do
• redraw a scene from a movie or TV show with OCs
• draw an OC cosplaying one of the characters that
inspired their design
• redraw a childhood drawing of an OC
• draw two OCs interacting who you haven't before
• play with alternate color palettes
Footnote: re-interpret however you want or combine with other lists! the only
rules are have fun, take care of your wrists, and don't use AI.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Some Pathfinder-style goblins drawn on commish for a long time client. These guys are just a blast to draw! #dnd #pathfinder #ttrpg #fantasyart

Digital full figure illustrations of a number of different goblins representing their jobs as warrior, sneak, chanter, shaman, and commando (he's not wearing underwear).

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s not only that they are driving up costs, they are simultaneously lowering the quality of life in just about every aspect.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Past commish from a long-time client of a crunchy tabletop character named Mercy who always seemed to have something to say (none of it kind). If you had a retort, you could tell it to her hammer. #oc #characterportrait

A digital character portrait of a tough looking blond girl with streaks of pink and lilac in her loosely braided hair. She is seated on a cartoonishly large battle hammer with her hands braced behind her knees that are covered in spiked kneepads. Her boots are mismatched, one of which has a hole in it, and several metal stakes are carried in a brace on her left thigh.

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The_Z @ninjamonkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Imagine if a private citizen defaced historic monuments this way. We need to decide as a society to not let money insulate certain fortunate sons from consequence. We all know it stinks. No one stinks as much as dipey donny.

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 24/09/2026

in the age of AI, making art is a radical act

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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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