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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Record fair in town. Had fun browsing with @mugler1969.bsky.social who gets the credit for finding the Sparks 12"

Three 12" records and a book with artwork by Jamie Hewlett

Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#sparkstember2026 day 30 If it wasn’t clear from my posts this month: I love photos of Sparks posing with random signs. I love photos of Sparks doing silly things. I love photos of Ron and Russell’s interactions. I love videos recorded at airports and train stations. I want more! #sparks #fanart

Sparks: a collage of drawings of Russell pushing Ron forward after shows

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparkstember 2026 update for days 28 and 29 Day 28: The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte Day 29: Mad!, "Hit Me, Baby" #Sparkstember2026 #fanart #RonMael #russellmael

Russell Mael drinking coffee. The sign next to him says "Caffeine makes you sexy"

Ron Mael is being hit in the face by someone (Russell, not pictured) wearing a red boxing glove

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#Sparkstember2026 update for days 25-27 Day 25: Hippopotamus, When You're A French Director Day 26: A steady Drip, Drip, Drip, Left Out In The Cold Day 27: The Sparks Cinematic Universe, He Is A Murderer (Annette) #fanart #ronmael #russellmael

When you're a French director:
Ron and Russell Mael with the Cesar award they won for Annette

Left out in the cold.
Russell Mael on what appears to be a cold and windy day, in front of a sign that says "seductive"

He is a murderer: Ron Mael reading a book called Cannes Confidentiel.

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Sparkstember2026 days 22-24 Celebrating Sparks with a different album each day Day 22: The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman, "He's Home" Day 23: Two Hands, One Mouth Day 24: FFS, So Desu Ne #fanart #sparks #ronmael #russellmael

"He's Home"
Russell Mael in his kitchen, which features a Hello Kitty toaster

Two Hands, One Mouth
Ron Mael plays a station piano in Lille, while Russell sings

So Desu Ne: Russell Mael leans on a fence with Mount Fuji in the background

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have misplaced my copy of Two Hands, One Mouth 😭 I wanted to play it this afternoon #sparkstember

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sparkstember 2026, days 19-21: Day 19: Lil' Beethoven, Ride 'Em Cowboy Day 20: Hello Young Lovers, Waterproof Day 21: Exotic Creatures of the Deep, Let the Monkey Drive #sparks #ronmael #russellmael #fanart #sparkstember #sparkstember2026

Let the monkey drive: Ron and Russell Mael in a carnival ride

Ride 'em cowboy: Russell Mael behind a cutout of a cowboy

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THE LINE of BEST FIT @thelineofbestfit.com · 09/09/2026

In this weeks "Where Do I Begin With…?” Simon Harrison explores the best – and one slightly less great – albums of Sparks bestfitmusic.substack.com/p/where-do-i...

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Where do I begin with... Sparks

A guide through the best – and one slightly less great – albums of the Mael brothers.

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sparkstember day 17: Plagiarism Bonus post: a piece I made for the collaboration initiated by PineappleFullfillsEveryNeed on IG. The resulting video, with works from 48 different artists is amazing! www.instagram.com/reel/DdZSS1H...

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sparkstember 2026 Days 16-18 Day 16: Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins, I Thought I Told You To Wait In The Car Day 17: Plagiarism, Angst In My Pants Day 18: Balls, The Angels #fanart #sparkstember2026 #ronmael #russellmael #sparks

I thought I told you to wait in the car. Russell Mael shouting at his brother Ron, who looks scared

Angst in my pants: Ron Mael is hiding behind his brother. He is just peering over his shoulder.

The angels: Russell Mael with angel wings

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So sad to hear about Catherine Ringer's passing RIP

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sparkstember days 13-15 Celebrating albums by Sparks Day 13: Pulling Rabbits Out Of a Hat, Pretending To Be Drunk Day 14: Music That You Can Dance To, Shopping Mall of Love Day 15: Interior Design, The Toughest Girl in Town #sparkstember2026 #fanart #ronmael #russellmael

Pretending to be drunk: Ron Mael posing with a wine bottle, pretending to drink

Shopping mall of love: Russell Mael with a brown paper shopping bag.

The toughest girl in town: Ron Mael in dress. Taken from the "I predict" video

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Steph! @chillachins.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We're a fun bunch of guys...and we come from outer space! ⋆｡°✩ #Sparkstember day 12: In Outer Space!

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#Sparkstember2026 Posting fanart for every Sparks album. Days 10-12 Day 10: Whomp That Sucker, Tips For Teens Day 11: Angst In My Pants, Moustache Day 12: In Outer Space, I wish I Looked a Little Better #fanart #ronmael #russellmael #sparks

Tips For Teens: Ron and Russell Mael sharing an ice cream

Moustache: Russell Mael is making a Moustache with his finger in an imitation of his brother

I Wish I Looked a Little Better: Russell Mael in front of a sign saying "Copenhagen Beauty Club". Ron is in the background

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tomorrow I will be sharing some more Sparkstember pieces here. I'm having so much fun doing them. Can't wait to show them all.

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Sammie 🩵 @beeperolindy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

hello kitty AND pineapple? the russellcore shirt to end all russellcore shirts #Sparkstember

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sparkstember 2026, days 7-9 Day 7: Introducing, Goofing Off Day 8: No. 1 in Heaven, Tryouts for the Human Race Day 9: Terminal Jive, When I'm With You #sparkstember2026 #fanart #sparks #ronmael #russelmael

Goofing Off: Russell Mael wearing a onigiri hat

Tryouts for the Human Race: Russell Mael holding a skipping rope around his brother's neck

When I'm with You: Russell Mael fixing his brother's bow tie

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sparkstember 2026, days 4-6 Day 4: Propaganda, Bon Voyage Day 5: Indiscreet, How Are You Getting Home? Day 6: Big Beat, Confusion #sparkstember2026 #fanart #sparks #ronmael #russelmael #propaganda #indiscreet #bigbeat

Bon voyage: Ron and Russell Mael standing next to each other with their suitcases

how are you getting home? Ron Mael in a Volkswagen minivan

Confusion: Russell Mael in front of a donut shop with the sign "I'm donut?"

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

After a grey day with rain, we finally see the sun, just in time for the sunset

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#Sparkstember2026 days 1-3, highlighting in het first 3 studio albums. Day 1: Wonder Girl Day 2: The Louvre Day 3: Equator #fanart #sparks #ronmael #russellmael

Wonder Girl: Ron Mael in a wedding dress

The Louvre: Ron Mael with the Mona Lisa in the background

Equator: Russell Mael eating Cheez-Its straight from the box

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S P A R K S @sparksofficial.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Do things… before shows.

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Otter @otterchu.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My lovely friend @skipperly1234.bsky.social commissioned me to draw that cute little dance Ron & Russell bust out for this tour 🥺💕

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Time to go home and start packing. Excited to see Sparks again! Like I haven't already seen them 3 times this year😂 Last show of the tour as well. That is going to be a first for me. #sparks #sparkstour2026

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Summing up a @sparksofficial.bsky.social concert in one drawing was never this easy. Russell refusing to try and pronounce the town's name. Rain flooding the stage, and thunder prematurely stopping the show. Nijmegen, 20 August 2026 #fanart #sparksdidnotfly

Sparks in Nijmegen, the Netherlands: Russell is talking about the weather and Ron "The Janitor" Mael is mopping the floor.

Russell says: "Thunder is not good"

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

And this is why the Sparks show was cut short.

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Solar eclipse 12 August 2026 Haarlem, the Netherlands Using a colander as a pinpoint camera #solareclipse #eclipse

Park with people watching the solar eclipse

Shadow cast by a colander. The holes are showing as crescents

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Sonja Loves To Draw @sonjalovestodraw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A public safety announcement from Sparks: wear the proper glasses when looking at the solar eclipse today. Pastel drawing made for Sparkstember 2025 to illustrate the song Suzy Safety. #solareclipse #safetywarning