iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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And remember, support can come in many forms. Yeah, you can back direct, but... Reader? Whitelist on adblock! Visit daily! Bookmark! Subscribe to their youtube channel, their podcast. Even make a site your homepage. Repost their social stuff. Help them to pump up those numbers - no cash required.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 15h

With 9 more artists added last night, HireHumanArtists.com is taking a break for October at 666 artists (muahaha Happy Halloween)🦇 However, we'd like to try to get the word out a leetle more to potential hiring clients... So we're looking for places to shout. #hha

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Find an Artist Who Doesn't Use Generative AI | Hire Human Artists

Looking for an artist for your next project? Our human artist directory is full of over 400 artists who have pledged not to use gen AI.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 29/09/2026

On Oct 29th, come with me on another wild ride for a new novella: The Gone Machine 🤖 Follow depressed cyborg Sylvan as he gets adopted by bots, struggles with regret/grief, gets his dream chance at fashion design, & cements his place in the robot resistance. #TGM #IndieAuthor #TheMachines

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The Gone Machine: Coming October 2026!

From Aimee Cozza Illustration - The Gone Machine: Coming October 2026!

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Genuinely, this is what bothers me the most, it's fundamentally changed my relationship with art where I'm greeting it initially with skepticism and scrutiny, I never want to feel that way about art.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Big thank you to the first person who picked this up with a tip! <3 I hope you have fun with them :D

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Speaking from experience, jumping ship isn't an easy or fast decision. Please be kind to those still on Twitch, this isn't what anyone wants. What we CAN do: Support via other means. Don't sub via Twitch, find other platforms creators are on & support there. (YT memberships, Ko-Fi/Patreon, etc.)

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

i love how strongly anti-AI young buckaroos are, and the creative community is, and basically anyone who knows anything about it. but dang i wish folks brought that kind of fight to the world of erotica. such a sneaky reveal of how those who CLAIM to care actually dont see erotica as 'real art'

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Tisha Mark @tishamark.com · 25/09/2026

Texture and mood. Tisha Mark ©2026, Breathless, oil on linen, 8x6 This one-of-a-kind atmospheric seascape painting is available: tishamark.com/product/brea... #art #painting #SciArt #TraditionalArt #Scape

Original seascape oil painting by Tisha Mark, "Breathless" 8"x6" oil on linen (2026), shown resting on an easel in the artist's studio, at an angle from left. This loosely painted seascape painting is monochromatic (black & white) and vertically oriented. It has a sea on the right meeting a shore on the left. There is much texture throughout the painting, and moody cloud formations in the sky.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

bro what is going on in the art community right now holy shit @_@ it's been one thing after another lately

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Rosemary • GOT ENGAGED 💍 @breadsticc.art · 29/09/2026

They fully admitted to knowing the connection, but accepted the offer because it meant cash in hand for them. The artfol devs sold out on its users for scientology, and used corporate speak to apologize without taking action. 💀 Holy shit.

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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This bottle pack is still one of my favorites. Anyone in the mood for a study? Challenge yourself today ;D 🍾 www.sambeawesome.com/store/stock-... #stockphoto #photography #reference #artresources #samberef #drawingref

A stock photo of two glass bottles, one clear and rectangular in shape with a long, thin neck and black cap, laying down on its side. The other is a round, red, potion-looking bottle behind it.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Big thank you to the first person who picked this up with a tip! <3 I hope you have fun with them :D

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Andy ✨ Draw Your Sword @prookal.com · 27/09/2026

Hey Artists!! If you have an online store where your art can be bought as physical items (clothing especially!) please comment below with links and maybe examples the holiday season is coming up and I want to buy from and support real artists 🗣️✨ I’ll share your posts as well (no ai crap of course)

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NinaHah💙💛 🍉⚡🌈🎨✨🐦 @ninahah-art.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you for 200 followers! 🥹 As promised, here's art raffle where you can win a coloured half-body or full-body chibi artwork made by yours truly. There will be 2 winners! ✌️ To enter: - follow - write a comment with your charater of choice (OCs encouraged, SFW, no AI) Ending 5th Oct 8PM CEST

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've always wanted some of my hair dyed red, but last night I had a dream where I had done the under part of my hair like a pale, light pink instead, and...I wasn't offended.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #BokehBirds! Soft, muted, or blurry backgrounds. Thought this one was perfect since I explicitly tried to capture that "bokeh" look. 😊 ✏️ www.sambeawesome.com/store/pencil... #crayola #markerart #animalart #birdart #birds #wildlifeart

A realistic Crayola marker drawing in a sketchbook of (what I believe is) a blue and orange flycatcher resting on a branch. It's feathers are a vibrant blue with a bright orange chest. The background is a blurry green and yellow with bokeh textures. Some of the markers used lay next to the artwork.

A close up of the artwork with a focus on the top half of the bird.

Another shot of the drawing: a realistic Crayola marker drawing in a sketchbook of (what I believe is) a blue and orange flycatcher resting on a branch. It's feathers are a vibrant blue with a bright orange chest. The background is a blurry green and yellow with bokeh textures. Some of the markers used lay next to the artwork.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

WIP from today's stream! Sorry it was a shorter one, but thanks for coming out :) It was fun 😄

A photo of my screen tablet with my hand overing over the digital artwork with my tablet pen as if I'm drawing it. The artwork is a very work in progress sketch of a guy sitting, bored at a bench. The background is a photo of a bench and greenery, faded out to better see the drawing as I was working on it. The guy is wearing a sweater, long sleeve button up, and pants, with a pompadour hair style.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Stream starts in a few minutes! Gonna start a new digital piece today :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4tC...

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BACK TO DIGITAL ART TODAYYY

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

✨Official #Washiween2026 prompt list! 🎃 #Washiween is an Oct art challenge combining Halloween & washi tape. Create any kind of art as long as washi tape is used 🍬 Note: Having tapes of the themes is not required, as long as the theme is represented as a whole. Have fun!

Washiween prompt list for 2026: gold, spell, clouds, tree, teeth, knife.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Anyone remember that art progression meme from Deviantart? I just updated mine, adding the last couple years. 😊 #artsummary #artimprovement #artist

Art progression meme, starting from 1999 when I was around 6-7 years old with some cute kid doodles. Skips to 2003 and continues from when I was 10 to 15. Mostly simple character pencil drawings with a few digital art attempts later on.

Art progression meme, continuing from 2008 when I was 15 to 2013 when I was 21. A mixed bag of traditional and digital mediums, mostly colored pencil, pencil, and one Copic marker artwork. All character focused pieces with a few daring attempts at backgrounds. The skill level is improving and gradually looking more polished.

Art progression meme, continuing from 2014 when I was 21 to 2019 when I was 27. Mostly digital artworks, much to my dismay, but a few traditional pieces made with Copic markers, colored pencil, watercolor, and graphite. All character focused pieces, now including anthro as I continue to learn new things and step outside my comfort zone. The skill level is improving and gradually looking more professional.

Art progression meme, continuing from 2020 when I was 27 to 2025 when I'm 33. A decent mix of traditional and digital pieces, with Crayola markers, ink, charcoal, and mixed medias. A blend of character, animal, and landscape pieces as I continue to learn new things and step outside my comfort zone. The skill level is improving and gradually looking like I've come into my own.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Commission for eks as an anniversary gift for his wife. ❤️ I'm really proud of how it came out, it's a biggin' and it worked out so well ^^ Such cuties! #traditionalart #cats #petportrait #charcoal #animalart

A photo of a realistic black and white charcoal drawing of three cat portraits (two orange and one tabby) on orange tinted pastel paper. The tools used to make the artwork lay next to it for the social media photo op, along with some fake greenery.

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I am always gonna suggest a domain of your own as the best choice for hosting a webcomic, but if that simply isn't a possibility for you, check out this thread. You have options.

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 26/09/2026

talent is a lie

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #pairs! These cute boyfriends. I still love this piece, makes me smile whenever I see it 😊 #animalart #sketchbook #birds #wildlifeart #art

A photo of a sketchbook with a realistically styled Crayola marker drawing of two parrots back to back: one red with a black and yellow beak and white face, and the other blue with a grey beak and yellow ring around his eye. There is a yellow aura glow around them. They are boyfriends. The markers used to make the artwork lay next to the sketchbook.

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Paulina Ganucheau @paulinaganucheau.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As an artist you can literally never ever ever plan which one of your drawings resonates with people on the internet. Never. I'm always wrong. It's fascinating.

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Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

VPN bans are a direct response to age-verification. Legislators are frustrated that people are getting around their surveillance, but rather than rethink their strategy, they're doubling down and banning VPNs. Fight the Flock-ing of the internet.

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Silvarebel Studio @silvarebel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So there is a fake Comic Fury app in the google play store (see pictured). Don't download this, it's not real. The real Comic Fury site is not owned by the developer and there are no microtransactions. Please help Kyo, the real creator and owner of Comic Fury, by reporting its ass.

Screenshot of a "Comic Fury" app in the google play store by developer "StonePathDigital" that "contains ads" and "in-app purchases".

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Lu @rendernev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today’s weather has been gloriously autumnal. Cheers to the season of joy!🍂

My drawing of a happy kitty in a pumpkin sweater as he leaps for joy with autumn leaves and acorns.

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Kiki - Read Kuro Shouri! @kikirini.art · 25/09/2026

Got my edits of the site done. Should hopefully be a little more new-reader-friendly 😌 You can read the remake here as it comes out, as well as the very original 2003 version. (2005 vers. coming soon!) Plus fanart gallery! If nothing else, just look at my hard work 😂 kikirini.art/kuro_shouri/

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Kuro Shouri, a 90's shonen-inspired webcomic

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Lilah Sturges @lilahsturges.com · 25/09/2026

Hi everyone, it’s “be nice to yourself o’ clock” which means you have to forgive yourself for something boneheaded you did AND you have to make a plan to do a small nice thing for yourself. That’s the rules. What’s a small nice thing? For me it was driving through my favorite local coffee place.

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Kim Sokol (Open for Commissions/Freelance!) @kimsokol.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I definitely appreciate the sentiment and the difficult position people are in now when hiring, but I guess that means we all gotta make sure to add anti-AI wording to our portfolios now, a thing it has never occurred to me to do despite yelling about AI on social media constantly 🫠

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Nicole aka Nimasprout @nimasprout.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌹 Rose & Berries 🌹 Acryla gouache and airbrush on watercolor paper mounted on arched wood panel. An ode to summer and our garden 💖 Part of Antler Gallery group exhibition opening tonight in PDX

Arched panel painting featuring roses, raspberries and fever few flowers.

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The alt theme for #BirdOfTheDay is brown! And I don't think I've shared this here yet? I believe it's a wagtail. Drawn with Copic markers :) #animalart #sketchbook #birds #wildlifeart #art

A photo of a Copic marker drawing in a sketchbook of a brown and white bird (possibly wagtail?) glancing towards the viewer left and resting on a branch with little green leaves just budding out, and a pale blue sky behind it. A couple markers lay next to the sketchbook.

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doodlemancy ✨ @doodlemancy.com · 22/09/2026

"have a gallery where people can easily see your work" is good advice. "have your links in your bio/pinned" is good advice. "have your own website" is good advice. but what do you do when people go "ugh clicking on a link is so much work" lmao. like we have GOT to re-train people to take initiative

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Sarah (BUY MY BOOK!) Moon @prettytranslator.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I put my ebook on my kofi, too! $5, and 100% will go towards helping me not drown in car debt. Spend some time with my awkward neurodivergent ace heroine as she tries to hide from evil aliens and not embarrass herself in an acting class with her ex.

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Secrets of the Yllime Book 1: Incorporeal [Ebook] - Sarah Moon's Ko-fi Shop

Aside from a talent for painting, Lara Winters never drew much attention. But the summer before her senior year at Rio Valle State University, she bec...

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nikki 💉 @bhcrafts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do YOU 🫵 want to design your own Plushillow?? And then have me make it INTO a Plushillow for you?? Orders for just that are now open to the public! 🎉 bleedingheartscrafts.etsy.com/listing/4572...

A photo of my ipad screen and my hand next to it holding an apple pencil. On the screen is a drawing of my OC/shop mascot Dicentra. Below is a photo of a finished plushie/pillow made using the art. It says “your artwork turned into a plush!”

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Pip Wren @lollibeepop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A joyous fat bear week to all 🐻

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I just found out about the #BirdOfTheDay tag! Don't mind me jumping on today's theme: #TheDivers 💙 Crayola marker drawing of an inverted kingfisher + the digitally inverted version. #animalart #birdart #markerart #sketchbook #art

A photo of a fairly realistically drawn kingfisher (bird) seen from the back with it facing to the left, with Crayola markers, but a rather sketchy style, however the colors used are inverted.

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Mr. Moo Sky @bricebowl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Disable gambling ads:

Discord Settings. "Sponsored Content" button is pressed

Sponsored Content settings. "Manage Sponsored Content" button is pressed

Manage Sponsored Content settings. "Real Money Gambling" radio switch is "off" (disables gambling content)

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

YouTube's feature of notifying you every time someone +likes your comment is flooding my notifications to the point where I never want to check them anymore. Love that you can't turn them off. Reminder to anyone who comments on my videos, I will likely not see them! My notifs are just a hot mess. 🤦

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AdorkaBows @adorkabows.com · 23/09/2026

Happy bi visibility day!! 💙💜🩷

Pink, purple, and blue bow with a bisexual colored heart in the center, and a slice of cake dangling from the center.

A black bow with a pink, purple, and blue heart in the center, and a small polymer slice of cake dangling in the center.

A lacy black asymmetrical hair bow with a bisexual ribbon layered underneath; the center pin is a crow holding a knife in bisexual colors. Pin by Gay Breakfast

A small hair bow in bisexual pride colors with a center pin of a silver bunny

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Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Felt inspired to play with some old pens I never use. Art supplies you don't like or that are collecting dust are great for sketches and studies 😊🏖️ #sketchbook #art #drawing #traditionalart

A photo of a sketchy drawing made entirely with various color ink pens of different brands of a rocky cliff side next to an open ocean with distant palm trees in the background. The perspective is above the beach on the edge of one of the cliffs where you can see a walkable path next to another cliff side. There is a clear bright blue sky. A few pens and faux plants are next to the sketchbook.

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