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Mariya Olshevska

@mariyaolshevska.bsky.social

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Vancouver artist. I love making whimsical works with wildlife, fantasy, patterns, and lighthearted humour. www.mariyaolshevska.com Prints & things: https://www.redbubble.com/people/OzureFlame/shop?asc=u

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Emily @emilyonhere.gay · 1d

“what radicalized you” idk paying attention

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Mali 💤 @ MCM G-24 💛 @sleepimali.bsky.social · Jun 20

Reposting with alt text since this is going around again!

Two panel comic in black and white. In the first panel, a bunny sits in the grass, surrounded by sparkles and flowers, on a white background. The second panel zooms in on the bunny's face and the background is black, with white text handwritten in all caps on it: "TOUCHING GRASS ISN'T ENOUGH, I NEED MONEY"

Signature: SLEEPIMALI (and the year the comic was made, 2023)

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Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · 14d

Wolf Wednesday 🐺🌕

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.co.uk · 19d

I'm going to be having a big flash sale in my shop! It will start on the 1st of November and I will be putting all art (except art from this year) on sale for 25% off. Time to make room for new art! Here are some of the pieces that will be available. Keep the date in your diary! 1/2 #artsale

watercolour painting of a pile of red dragons sleeping on a pile of gold

a green dragon with black eyes and a pink nose with lots of bony branch-like growths around its head and down its neck

close up of a painting of two selkies in the kelp forest. GLowing white eyes and half seal bodied.

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 23d

"Waiting for Inspiration" -- my eleventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #storybookart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy

watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch sitting in front of a mossy tree on a sunlight October afternoon looking wistfully up at a blue butterfly, writing tools around her, waiting for inspiration to strike

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Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · 23d

A little witch friend for an upcoming local show. 🧙‍♀️

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Trang ✦ @trangmn.bsky.social · 26d

voyage 🐟 #art

drawing of a cat sailing on a small leafy boat down a stream, admiring the view of various florals and greenery in the forest

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 26d

My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch

watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch walking through a misty forest with her trusty fox familiar, leading a line of little circular spirit lights

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · Sep 28

Proudly Hilda #Caturday

A grey and white kitty upside down in a box on top of another box, with a maple leaf and the word 'Proudly' written on it.

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Dennis Detwiller @drgonzo123.bsky.social · Sep 27

Was asked by a boomer last night why I was so cynical.

It's only cynicism, I told her, if it's not actually happening.

Otherwise it's just paying attention.

If the rule you live by is, "I don't want to hear anything but unfounded optimism," it is little wonder the world is in the state it is.

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · Sep 24

America 2025. Please Don’t Offend The White Supremacists

4 panel comic

Panel 1: On the left hand side of the panel a member of the KKK is snivelling like a pissy little baby. A Red Guy and a Purple Guy stand next to him. The Red Guy says to the Purple Guy, “Look what you’ve done”

Panel 2: The Red Guy continues “You’ve upset this poor, sweet racist”
the little KKK bitch whimpers “I don’t even feel like lynching a black person”

Panel 3: The Red Guy goes on with disgusting sympathy “He doesn’t even feel like lynching a black person”

Panel 4: The Red Guy says “And that’s his FAVOURITE thing to do” he puts his arm around the whiny little pointy robed cunt.

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Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · Sep 24

Well, they did already make one in 2018.

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Serena Malyon 🌞🌛 @serenamalyon.bsky.social · Sep 16

Some more fall vibes from the Mouse Guard Alphabet Book, this time featuring Lieam and Rand.

Watercolour, acryla gouache and some digital touchups

Lieam from Mouse Guard - he stands, sword drawn, among blooming thistles.

Rand from Mouse Guard stands behind his shield, among dandelions.

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Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social · Sep 12

A leafy fern fox 🍃🦊

A fox like creature with long pointy ears and a leafy tail stood in a puddle in a forest

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Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social · Sep 14

A great blue heron in a frozen river

A heron - pointy tall bird with a long neck and blue grey feathers stood in a river surrounded with snow and pieces of ice floating on the river

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · Sep 12

Americans confused as Brazil convicts far right autocrat who attempted a coup

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A.M.Sartor @amsartor.bsky.social · Sep 12

The back for my MTG token/Lenormand deck. What do you think?

#mtgtokens #lenormand #cardart

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Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · Sep 2

And just like that, it was September.

Luna moth painting with folk art style patterned embellishments.

Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · Aug 30

This summer’s garden pests have included (and continue to include): aphids, spider mites, mushrooms, and wasps. I really wasn’t expecting this much commotion on a high rise building balcony. Surely, powdery mildew is just around the corner, along with stink bugs.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Aug 20

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre comes wants to make sure everyone knows he's a full blown transphobe, in case there was any doubt.

He even included a shout out to JK Rowling. This hate should be disqualifying from any politician.

"women's rights advocate" go fuck yourself

Pierre Poilievre responds to news a nurse was fined for being virulently transphobic with the following: A nurse with a spotless track record gets fined and suspended for pointing out there are two genders, and for praising world renowned
author & women's rights advocate @jk rowling.
This is authoritarian censorship.
We must restore free speech and free thinking in a free country.

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Mariya Olshevska @mariyaolshevska.bsky.social · Aug 19

However, as per the article:

Rene said he’s not angry at striking flight attendants, adding: “I studied labor relations and employment relations. I understand what’s happening.”

He just wishes Air Canada was doing more for impacted passengers.

CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · Aug 19

EXCLUSIVE: BC Lions player misses grandma’s funeral after cancelled Air Canada flight

BC Lions defensive back Patrice Rene was very close to his late-grandmother Carmen Cange. On Monday, a cancelled flight meant he missed the family matriarch's funeral and wasn't there to comfort his grieving mother.

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · Aug 18

4 panel DeepSpace Nine meme

Panel one Dr. Julian Bashir asks "Do you think the rail workers should strike?"
Panel two Garak replies "All exploited workers should strike!"
Panel three Dr. Julian Bashir asks "Even if it will disrupt the economy?"
Panel four Garak with a smile replies "Especially if it will disrupt the economy!"

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Aug 8

Experts have called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ a concentration camp. The Canadian company GardaWorld is helping to staff it. In a reported column for @thetyee.ca, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social reveals the company has received millions in Cnd government contracts this year. #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

The Canadian Company Staffing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ | The Tyee

Carney’s government awarded GardaWorld millions in contracts and isn’t ruling out more.

thetyee.ca

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Natasa Ilincic @natasailincic.bsky.social · Aug 8

This month's Patreon print <3
Diana's Temple.

www.patreon.com/natasailincic

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