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what's this? have i absolutely lost my mind to create a physics model for simulated pen plotting that includes ink starvation for roller ball pens? corollary: why have i been so stressed this week

it's a purple on ecru abstract mathematical plot drawn with a ballpoint pen being starved of ink by being moved too quickly by a pen plotter -- simulated.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

i'm working on the next two zines, nudes 2 and 3. sets of three seems to be a comfortable number for people to feel okay with the shipping costs. and i'd rather each parcel have multiple zines in it because that's less work per zine. anyway, more nudes on the way.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In addition to the three coffee zines and two skull zines, there's also the first volume of Experimental Landscapes, which has some really vibrant stuff in it.

The image shows a zine titled "Experimental Landscapes: Series One." The cover features abstract, line art-style plotter drawings that depict a surreal, experimental landscape with buildings, trees, and pathways, all created with continuous, flowing lines. The artwork has a sketch-like, organic feel. At the bottom of the cover, it credits "Plotter Art by Shae Puckett."

The image shows two colourful, stylized illustrations of forest scenes in an open sketchbook.

The top illustration features a pathway winding through a dense forest with tall trees. The colour palette consists mainly of deep purples, vivid greens, and bright whites, creating a dramatic, almost mystical atmosphere. The trees are tall and slender with thick canopies, and the ground appears to be covered in foliage or shadows.

The bottom illustration portrays a brighter, more whimsical forest scene. The colour palette is dominated by lively greens, yellows, and blues, giving a vibrant, sunlit feel. The scene includes tall trees with varied leaves and swirling shapes in the sky, adding a dreamlike, energetic quality. The path winds similarly to the first image but feels more open and inviting due to the lighter colours and dynamic forms.

Both artworks have a bold, graphic style with high-contrast colours and flowing, organic lines.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

coffee and skulls were the two sort of "niche" subject plots i made, so it was easy enough to collect them into reasonably complete sets. though admittedly i could put together a whole zine of b-sides for each, that's not worth my time (or yours). now there's the rest of the work.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Skulls vol 2 zine is now in my shop. Just in time for the holidays. ko-fi.com/s/bf029eb35a

printed copy of the skulls vol 2 zine, description posted previously

The image shows a framed artwork featuring a realistic depiction of a human skull. The skull is rendered in shades of brown and gold, with detailed textures that highlight its contours and structure. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast that emphasizes the skull's features. The artwork is matted with a white border and enclosed in a simple, gold-coloured frame, giving it a clean and elegant presentation. (Frame not include with Zine, just an example)

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

it's the cover of my zine Skulls Volume 2! have to finalize the preface text then print a sample.

The cover of a book titled "Skulls: Volume Two," featuring plotter art by Shae Puckett. The artwork is a detailed, intricate line drawing creating a stylized skull using densely packed, swirling, and wavy patterns. The lines vary in direction and density, contributing to the texture and depth of the image. The title and artist's name are presented in a clean, simple font within a white rectangular box centered near the bottom of the cover, contrasting with the complex background. The overall aesthetic is monochromatic, utilizing black lines on a white background.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

i think i have enough in the archives to make a second skulls zine without dredging up b-side quality plots. so that's what i'm working on today.

The photo is a black-and-white framed artwork depicting a coffee cup with dynamic splashes of coffee dramatically bursting out of it. The coffee appears to be mid-pour, with the liquid captured in motion, creating an energetic, lively effect. Surrounding the cup are scattered coffee beans, adding texture and depth to the composition. The cup sits on a saucer, and the entire scene is set against a plain background, emphasizing the contrast and details of the coffee splash. The white frame complements the monochromatic theme, giving it a clean, modern look.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I designed my zines so you could frame pages from them. Here's the SKULLS volume 1 zine, and one of the pages in it, framed. link in bio

The image shows the cover of a zine titled "Skulls Volume One." The cover features intricate, abstract line art that forms the outline of a skull. The detailed artwork resembles a complex maze or circuit pattern, giving the skull a unique, stylized appearance. At the bottom, a text box reads, "Plotter Art by Shae Puckett," indicating the artist who created the cover design.

The image shows a framed artwork featuring a geometric depiction of a human skull. The skull is created using a pattern of small, triangular shapes arranged in a grid. The triangles vary in shading from light to dark, which collectively forms the image of the skull through contrast and negative space. The artwork is set within a light wooden frame with a white matting that provides a clean and minimalist presentation.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

gratified to have received 2 orders for full sets of the coffee zines. it's a good deal for 60 small art prints!

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

just in time for spooky season, volume one of my SKULLS zine, with 20 reproductions of my skull themed plotter art. 9 euro plus shipping. shop link (ko-fi) in my profile #zine

The photo shows a cover of a zine titled "Skulls" from "Series One." The cover features intricate, abstract line art resembling the shape of a skull, created using detailed, maze-like patterns. The artwork is labeled as "Plotter Art by Shea Puckett." The background is plain white, and the image is taken on a lightly textured surface with a soft natural light.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

i've finally got envelopes and a decent supply of the special paper needed to print the zines -- thin matte photo paper -- so if you were waiting for a trigger to pull, this is it. all zines are 9 euro each, the first one has the shipping fee, then an another euro for each extra zine in the parcel

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ok as a compromise, here's the first 12 of the 24 pages of the coffee volume 1 zine. these are printed on an epson 8550 photo printer on matte presentation paper right here, so the colours are bold and the detail is excessive.

A collage of 11 different artistic illustrations, all themed around coffee. Each piece showcases unique styles and abstract designs:
A stylized coffee cup with steam rising, rendered with wavy lines -- title page.
A text-heavy page titled "Coffee Where One..." possibly an article or story about coffee - artist notes.
A digital art piece featuring a coffee cup from above with a vibrant red and blue background.
A moody, monochrome image of a coffee cup with steam against a textured backdrop.
An abstract, distorted coffee cup created with layered lines and blurs.
A geometric design featuring a circular coffee element with interconnected dots and lines.
A spiky, radial burst pattern possibly representing an explosion of coffee energy.
A 3D-rendered effect of overlapping coffee cups creating depth.
Abstract coffee cup shape crafted with bold, fluid lines.
A neon-outlined coffee cup with a stylized steam design in red and white.
Sketch-like hands holding a cup, detailed with intricate linework.
Close-up of a textured coffee cup rim, emphasizing the material details.

The collection blends abstract art, digital design, and sketch techniques, all connected by the central coffee theme.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

i guess this is a dumb question but -- before buying an art zine, do you want to see thumbnails of all the pages in it? would that help you decide? i mean obviously not high resolution, but definitely "oh look at all the pretty art" kind of thing.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

cover of coffee volume 3. i have to do the product photography but all three volumes are designed and test printed.

cover of a zine, "coffee volume three" with very surreal mashed together coffee cups as the background.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

i'm pleased with how the ink simulation is working out. these svg-based renders in the third coffee volume are so close to the original ballpoint-based plots on off-white paper i'm shaking my head. i'm really trying to make these zines worth having as art books.

a collage of five very swirly abstract coffee-based mathematical semi-representational plots, in black, red, brown, orange and gold.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

wrapping up the design of Coffee Vol 2 zine. Here's the front cover!

The image is a cover page for an art collection or book titled "Coffee, Volume Two." The artwork consists of intricate, abstract line patterns that create a fluid, almost hypnotic design, reminiscent of liquid motion or swirling coffee. The lines are black and generated by a plotter, giving a dynamic and organic feel. At the bottom of the page, there's a text box with the title and subtitle, "Plotter Art by Shea Puckett"

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

that's four! working on coffee volume two today.

four zines. skulls, experimental landscapes, coffee, deconstructed nudes

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And that's done. Is there a hashtag for zines?

printed zine with an outlined coffee cup on it, title is "coffee - series one"

framed page from the zine, sort of a "magnetic field analysis" of a cup of coffee, in lots of colours

framed page from the zine, a pink and blue zigzag op-art rendition of a coffee cup

zine opened showing two pages, a realistic coffee cup on a dark background, and a "seismometer" rendition of a coffee cup.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

working on it. cover page for coffee vol 1 zine.

cover page for a zine in a publishing app. title is "coffee series one" there's a plotter artwork of a repeatedly traced cup of espresso as the cover design art

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

CW: human skull drawings Finished the Skull zine. I see that Coffee won the poll but I was mostly done before the poll ended. So Coffee is next!

Photo of a zine called Skulls series one. It has a bizarre looking abstract rendition of a human skull on the front.

A frame with an 8x10 black and white detailed drawing of a tatty human skull

two black ink pages from the zine, the left one with a skull drawn with spiky curved links, the other drawn with a rat's nest of criscrossing lines

a 5x7 photo frame with a vibrant repeating skull design in overlapping colours

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

second zine is done, experimental landscapes 1. i don't expect or even suggest anyone to buy zines until i have a few more listed because shipping costs are so high, it hardly makes sense to order just one. that's just the facts.

The image shows a zine titled "Experimental Landscapes: Series One." The cover features abstract, linear artwork resembling a landscape with buildings, trees, and flowing shapes. The drawing style appears to be minimalistic and experimental, using continuous lines to form the design. Below the title, it states "Plotter Art by Shea Puckett," indicating that the artwork was created using a plotter, which is a type of drawing machine. The cover has a clean, modern aesthetic with a monochromatic colour scheme.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

having finished the "deconstructed nudes 1" zine i am now working on "experimental landscapes 1" so this is a lot of what i am staring at; very careful recreations of plotter prints. i'm using scans of the real plots as colour references, the zines are made from the original svg files.

screen shot of zine design with recreations of surreal landscapes showing very close colour match with ballpoint original scans

scanned plotter print; surreal landscape in red and light blue

scanned plotter print, surreal landscape in magenta and light blue

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I saw these plastic vase filler cubes and thought: i could make something with those. So i bought two packsvand made a Soma cube puzzle, adhering the pieces with transparent uv curable glue. Then printed a little stand with uncoloured filament.

The image shows a transparent, cube-shaped object resembling a Rubik's Cube, but without any coloured stickers. The cube appears to be made of clear plastic, showcasing raised square sections on each face. It is mounted on a circular, translucent stand, which is 3D-printed.

The image shows seven clear, glass-like geometric puzzle pieces arranged on a black, textured surface. The pieces resemble Tetris-like shapes, each made up of smaller cube segments fused together. The transparent material of the shapes casts subtle reflections and shadows, enhancing their three-dimensional appearance against the dark background.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

i don't expect anyone's noticed but i've adjusted the halo clock's "feels like" temperature equations to reflect canada's humidex and wind chill calculations, and done some smooth interpolation between them when necessary to prevent discontinuities.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

i've got the plotter simulator pre-processor just about done. to portray ink you have to handle overlapping lines; they must be darker at the crossings. you even have to handle lines that overlap themselves, which requires a whole other level of geometric trickery.

close detail of an abstract geometric design, showing how grey lines overlap to produce darker grey and even black tones.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

some work on simulated plotter prints with one of my designs from 2023. the ink blending and sharp line edges are working well.

This image features a vivid, abstract design with bold, overlapping, and intertwined lines. The dominant colours are red, yellow, and blue, creating a high-contrast effect. The red lines form swirling, organic patterns resembling topographic map contours, while the yellow background enhances the visual intensity. There are areas of deep blue and green adding dynamic contrast.

The image showcases a vibrant, abstract artwork featuring large, colourful flowers. The flowers are primarily shades of pink, red, yellow, and white with intricate, wavy contour lines outlining and shading the petals, giving a topographical map-like effect. The background blends deep blues, purples, and greens, adding depth and contrast. The petals have a layered, almost three-dimensional appearance due to the detailed line work. At the bottom, there's a handwritten note in blue ink that reads "Q 70%."

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

some sack of shit masquerading as a human got into my web host and did bad things. so the haloclock.ca website was down, including timezone/forecast lookup. everything's restored now.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

new printer arrived and set up. bit underwhelming on regular paper as all inkjets are, but very acceptable on inkjet stock. now i need to find the right medium weight matte paper

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

still working on creating the best plotter art simulations i know how. it's not that i can't run a plotter anymore, there's one sitting right here. it's that it would be nice to offer prints and zines that look nice at prices that don't make most people go "uh no" in this economy

This image features a symmetrical, abstract pattern with smooth, flowing curves and gradient shades of blue. The design resembles a series of overlapping, wave-like forms creating a central vertical symmetry. The gradient transitions from a darker blue along the edges to a lighter blue towards the centre. Fine, evenly spaced contour lines enhance the three-dimensional illusion, giving the image a dynamic, almost fluid appearance.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

for fun, here are captures from the theme editor defining the ace clock theme.

Analogue
This theme simulates a traditional dial clock, with hour, minute and second hands formed from
beams of light.

Hands Layout
Hours only / Hours & Minutes / Minutes with Pulse / Seconds Ticking / Seconds Sweeping (selected) / Fast Sweep / Pendulum

Hour Hand Style
1 (selected) narrow hand / many other hand styles illustrated

Hour Hand Colour
37 colour chips, lavender selected

Minute Hand Style
1 narrow (selected) - many others shown

Minute Hand Colour
37 colour chips, with white selected

Second Hand Style
G3 (wide gap) selected

Second Hand Colour
Charcoal selected

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Halo Clock #pride flag of the day: asexuality This one is an analogue theme with the purple hand the hours, the bright white hand minutes, and a very wide dim grey "gap" band as the seconds -- the centre of the gap indicates the hand position.

The photo shows a circular, black object mounted on a vertically lined, light-coloured wall. The object is evenly backlit with a soft halo of light, displaying shades of white with a hint of purple near the top left. A white cable extends downward from the bottom of the circle, suggesting it may be an electronic device. The overall appearance is minimalistic and modern.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Today's Halo Clock #pride flag: Bisexual This one doesn't rotate, it stays upright with the cerise, lavender and blue stripes oriented as in the flag itself. the white pip to the upper left is the time, about half past ten.

The photo shows a large, solid black circular object placed against a light-coloured background. Surrounding the black circle is a vibrant halo of coloured light, transitioning from pinkish-red at the top to purple and blue towards the bottom. A small white light is at the upper left.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

current theme collection on the prototype halo clock v2, as viewed from the theme editor served by the clock itself

The image shows a "Theme Collection" interface with various theme options displayed as rectangular buttons. Each theme button has a name in uppercase letters, such as "ANALOGUE," "KALEIDO," "FLAG," "MARTIAN," "SUN & MOON," "WEATHER," "EPHEMERIS," and "RISE & SET." Each theme has a distinct colour palette represented by coloured bars beneath the theme name. There are multiple variations of some themes, like "ANALOGUE" and "FLAG," each showing different colour combinations.

At the bottom of the interface, there are two additional buttons: "DELETE CURRENT THEME" and "ADD NEW THEME." The "KALEIDO" theme near the bottom right appears outlined, possibly indicating it is currently selected.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

HALO Clock #pride flag (photo version) of the day: intersex yellow and purple kaleidoscope. the dark area at the upper left is the "holdout" for the hour hand so you know what time it is -- about half past 10.

The photo shows a circular black object positioned against a white background. Surrounding the black circle is a glowing halo of light in yellow, purple/blue, and white hues.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

HALO clock #pride flag of the day: intersex kaleidoscope Video: mastodon.art/@smerp/116681012624042…

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

it's gonna be gay HALO Clock Flag of the Day: Pansexuality three colour bands, starting at the hour hand positon (quarter past 9): cerise, canary, sky. the flag rotates with the time.

This photo features a circular black object, a HALO clock, mounted on a lightly textured white wall. Surrounding the black circle is a vibrant, multicoloured halo of light, creating a striking visual contrast. The light radiates in three distinct sections: pink at the upper left, yellow at the upper right, and blue at the bottom. The colours blend slightly where they meet, adding a gradient effect. A visible white cord extends from the bottom of the circle, suggesting it is powered electrically.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Fallen 3. Last of the series. Gel pen 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/b5343b4d7c #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Fallen 2. 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/6eaefab5f7 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Fallen 1. Rollerball 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/0b4f6705c4 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Spiral Landscape 3. Last of the series. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/dd29259889 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Spiral Landscape 2. Ballpoint 16x10” A3 buy it: ko-fi.com/s/50735486e4 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Spiral Landscape 1. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/09d161e2e5 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Figure Study 25-04-30. Ballpoint 16x10” A3 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Echolocation 4. Last of the series. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/2ac43a9b41 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Echolocation 3. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/9fb0748604 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Echolocation 2. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/bf28e84b05 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Echolocation 1. Ballpoint 16x10” A3. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/3ea06ddc46 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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Shae M Puckett @smerp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Op Town 4. Last of the series. Ballpoint 10x8” A4. Buy it: ko-fi.com/s/b35a704614 #Art you can buy: just ask; designed by me and drawn by my robot.

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