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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 20h

I incidentally wore my Beetlejuice socks to an MRI today so the technicians surprised me by playing Day-O in my headphones before my requested music 😭🪲 It’s the little things!

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Mike P 😎🫵 @pattenpending.bsky.social · 21h

I signed yesterday and it’s so easy to do folks. Please share and sign one for yourself. This affects so many of us!! Send this to any “America first” people in your life and tell them to put their money where their mouth is.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

decided to slap some color on these sketches of moments from a school-centric Daggerheart one-shot @mxwhittle.bsky.social has started running for our ttrpg test group! 🎨✨

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Witchy Annie 🏳️‍⚧️ 🔞 @possmom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"JK Rowling is already a billionaire and everyone already knows about Harry Potter, what's the point of boycotting?" Nobody thinks boycotting will bankrupt her. We know she's gonna die rich. We're just asking you to show a shred of solidarity with trans folk. Absolute low bar bare minimum shit.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

literally in the next 48 hours! be aware!

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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sad news everyone. Our beloved friend the computer has now become a hated enemy

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

So grateful I get to include this comic in my book as a way of saying thanks ❤️ kickstarter.com/projects/mrlovenstein/mr-lovenstein-presents-fun

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

sometimes all it takes to get the drawing juices flowing is to put one song on repeat for a few hours 🎨✨

a photo of a smudgy sketchbook drawing: a young girl with a ponytail and long bangs plays a guitar, singing the lyrics, “Do you want me to die?”

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

sometimes all it takes to get the drawing juices flowing is to put one song on repeat for a few hours 🎨✨

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

this moment in Big Walk tonight had me cry-laughing (thanks to @anuanew.bsky.social for getting a recording on her Switch!)

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

decided to slap some color on these sketches of moments from a school-centric Daggerheart one-shot @mxwhittle.bsky.social has started running for our ttrpg test group! 🎨✨

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Jellybox Studio @jellybox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

UMBERT ACTUALLY! EP 8!!! Why are Queer cartoon characters censored?! #UmbertActually #UnionYaoi #MistermanGuyfella #Jellybox #IndieAnimation

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Steenz! @oheysteenz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I had a conversation w a Lyft driver a few weeks ago that I still think about. I hope this musician, eager to share her art, finds her way to teaching. While the conversation started rocky, Im glad she got an opportunity to talk about her ambitions. Piano teachers are way more valuable than A.I.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

my head is spinning after researching website building for 2+ hours but I'm determined to figure this out once and for all!

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I know opening weekend is a big deal, but it’s been very odd seeing folks post “why aren’t more people going out to see Forgotten Island?!” after everyone I know on the east coast just spent all last week being told to stay home for the impending nor’easter (which, granted, ended up barely hitting)

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The ren faire trip I had been prepping for all month unfortunately got canceled by the nor’easter and tail end of a cold, BUT I’m still super thrilled with all this stuff I made for it! ✨ It was nice to take a break from drawing and challenge myself to a different kind of creative project.

A photo set against a purple blanket backdrop of two light brown faux suede bags, one a buttoned holster for a sketchbook and the other a drawstring pouch, and a round grey fleece plush made to look like a rock, specifically the elemental Gregory from the Bone Squad D&D campaign, with deep empty eyes and three horns.

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Nicholas Kole @nicholaskole.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Spoke to some wonderful students at my alma mater last week, and they really want to go to Lightbox next month but they're pretty far from their funding goals. Gonna help em out- if you have the means, consider chipping in! gofund.me/e80904047

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Donate to Rhode Island Students Head to Lightbox for Career Growth, organized by Alina Charles

Hello! Our names are Victoria Gambill, Alina Charles, and M… Alina Charles needs your support for Rhode Island Students Head to Lightbox for Career Growth

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Kendra, spooky version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One-upping everything Gale says here! Also, learning how to interpret symbolism and visual shorthand from illustrations is a great way to develop discretion and literacy. If your problem with comics for kids is “they are reading fewer words” you should put more faith in the power of art & cartooning

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

an unfortunately in-character sentence: I badly burned myself with a hot glue gun while making a puppet

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Had such a fun time seeing @cheekface.bsky.social with Apes of State and SAD13 in Boston! Singing along has never felt so cathartic.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

my sister and I are entertaining ourselves while my brother-in-law watches a hometown game by making football OCs

A photo of a sketchbook page ft penciled busts of two fake football players: Bronslet Carmichael, a foppish man with a handlebar mustache, and Michael Romance, a guy with an emo haircut and piercings

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coco ♠️ illo mart A110 !! @cirquecarte.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

beyond binaries 🩷💛🩵 because no matter what, i am me! #art #illustration

A risograph illustration of three figures running. The canvas is split between their top and bottom halves, with the bottom halves of the figures on top and the top halves on the bottom. Each figure is dressed differently (in a feminine, androgynous, and masculine fashion - colored in pink, yellow, and blue, respectively), but it appears to be the same person.

In the middle are the words "beyond binaries."

This is an illustration for a gallery show with the theme of "ACROSS 跨." It will be available as a riso print on my online shop and in my in-person events!

Text: "because no matter what, i am me!"
"ME MYSELF & I"

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

this moment in Big Walk tonight had me cry-laughing (thanks to @anuanew.bsky.social for getting a recording on her Switch!)

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

today I described Nanalan to my therapist and I like to think she comes away from every session with me a little more cultured

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Theo Suren @vesperifer.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

(reposting with alt text) Important information for artists & commissioners who use paypal

drowzistatic: IMPORTANT PAYPAL PSA FOR ARTISTS & CLIENTS Hey, please read this because a LOT of people don't know until it's already too late. PayPal actively scans payment notes, and accounts are getting flagged, limited, or permanently banned over certain keywords. When that happens, they can freeze your money for 180+ days. For clients / commissioners: DO NOT put these in the payment note: "Commission" "NSFW" PAYPAL IS STRICTLY AGAINTS ANY SORT NSFW CONTENT AS IT VIOLATES THEIR TOS.
"Tip" or "Donation" (if you're paying for a service) AS MUCH AS US ARTIST APPRECIATES OUR CLIENTS SUPPORT, PLEASE NEVER SPECIFY A TIP.
PayPal uses bots / Al that look for these words (especially anything tied to adult content) to enforce their AUP. (Acceptable use policy)
For artists: • ALWAYS use vague, SFW descriptions "Digital Illustration" "Artwork Services" "Creative Services"

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What are folks‘ preferred ways to read/post/sell minicomics online these days? 🤔 I feel bad just sitting on this aroace sequel because I worked so hard on it! But I also gotta put together a whole new online store since Etsy isn’t doing it for me anymore…

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals that ‘Digimon’ is his favorite anime.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'll never forgive what they did to JoAnn's, I hate having to shop online, like what do you MEAN my fabric won't arrive until five days before my sewing needs to be done?! 😩💀

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Kris Dobbins @krisdobbinsart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My last resort: does anyone have the first pie recipe zine that was included in the Check Please kickstarters? The apple pie recipe in the first zine was my favorite but I lost my copy and I GOTTA MAKE A PIE FOR A PARTY TOMORROW

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Louisa @louisathelast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I know a lot of people love Maya’s work, and the tariffs and shipping fuckery in the last couple of years have been hell on small, creative businesses. If you can afford to help out, please do

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

yeah so uh I’m back in craft hell

A photo of 2.5 custom foam puppet head tests on a very messy desk. They’re almost jack-o-lantern-esque in design. The two in the front have pink markings on them to indicate changes needed.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

kesha voice: 🎶boys* blowin up our phones, phones🎶 *primary election candidates who somehow got my number and text me twice a day 🫩

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I finally realized why that one Young Link render keeps making me laugh: he looks like the 👁️👄👁️ emoji combo

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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 07/09/2026

just some drawings | patreon.com/lubchansky

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

First thing I did today before jumping into fun work was answer several emails I had been putting off, I am so brave and strong (pay no attention to it being almost 3pm EST and just getting my day started, I AM STILL BRAVE AND STRONG— ;A; )

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Roya Shahidi | Looking for work @rsdream12.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Hi there #PortfolioDay !! My name is Roya and I'm a story artist, animator and producer looking for work (full time or freelance) I love drawing stylized characters, retro inspired designs and telling impactful stories 💌 royashahidi12@gmail.com 🔗https://royashahidi.carrd.co/

Digital drawing of a very tired Roya bundled up in a blanket behind a light blue background

Old black and white photograph style group photo of a family of vampires against a faux forest backdrop

An anthro blue cat with big yellow eyes, wearing a red varsity jacket with a giant R and D, jeans and light black shoes with a surprised look on his face against a blue, glitching background and lighting coming out the sides of his face

An intergalactic arcade dimension stream overlay as a hodgepodge of an arcade, a movie theater and a ball pit as floating islands against an arcade floor pattern

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’m so pooped post-faire but despite all that I still dragged my family to see Coyote vs Acme 😎 a good end to a good weekend

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A successful first day of the Ocean State Ren Faire! ✨ Tomorrow I’ll be back drawing live caricatures and peddling my usual wares~

A photo of Alex dressed in gnomish garb with fake elf ears and a brown apron, under a tent and behind a table with a blue tablecloth and all her usual comics wares.

A photo of a big wooden board featuring hand-drawn wanted posters and smaller printed versions of photos of finished posters. The pink-tinted images are all the caricatures drawn today.

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

having one of those days (weeks) where I gotta sit in my car on my work break bc I’m one hair trigger away from exploding

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

there's big shoes to fill without dolly and tim here, we all gotta vow to get a helluva lot campier

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Alex Graudins @toonyballoony.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There's a plethora of Tim Curry moments to be shared but the Psych episode where he played a Simon Cowell parody was one of the few episodes I owned on iTunes back in the day, so I know it by heart 💔 Rest easy, you daft punk

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Guest Stars: Tim Curry | Psych

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🪲 jules z / just right !🌀 @juleshroom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

a new food pantry in pvd is very close to being able to open, a little less than 3k til the organizers hit their goal! if you match my donation of 25$ or give a lil more i’ll doodle something for you as a thanks :) www.gofundme.com/f/help-start...

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Donate to Help Start a New Food Pantry in Providence: Wildflower Web, organized by Sean C

Spread Love and Kindness For All ✊♾️❤️‍ We need food. Peo… Sean C needs your support for Help Start a New Food Pantry in Providence: Wildflower Web

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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