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Cyntada
@cyntada.bsky.social
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• Quality analyst by day.
• Pro artist, #SciArt illustrator, recovering graphic designer by moonlight.
• Cyntada or Cyntada_Art anywhere else.
• Portfolio and more at http://cyntada.com.
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Cyntada @cyntada.bsky.social · Jul 28
I do watercolor and gouache #SciArt, and occasional commissions. Here's a few of my favorites! An illustration of a tibia fusus shell, a Greater Yellowlegs bird on toned paper, photorealistic renderings of Silvery Blue butterflies, and a pigment-test sketch that turned into a lovely stormy sky.
An ink and watercolor painting of a tibia fusus shell. The shell is tan in color and very long and thin, in a spiral shape like a unicorn's horn. The end of the shell is to our left. At center right, the opening of the shell has several protrusions that look like the teeth of a comb. Off to the right, the shell ends in a long, thin protrusion. An ink and gouache sketch of a Greater Yellowlegs bird. The bird is facing left. It is white and brown on tan colored lokta paper. The bird has a white breast and belly, with mottled brown wings. The yellow legs are very long, suited to its lifestyle as a wading bird. The black and white tail extends to the right. Watercolor and gouache paintings of two Silvery Blue butterflies. These very small butterflies are painted nearly life size. The one at top left is a faster sketch on paper that already had some watercolor washes in orange, yellow, and green. The lower butterfly was painted in more detail. Both show the same view, top-down with the insect's wings open. They are a beautiful soft blue color, with black and white edges to the wings. Both insects are painted with a cast shadow, as if they were perched on the page about to fly away. A watercolor sky filled with menacing clouds. There is a clear slot between the upper and lower layers of clouds, with a jetliner sailing serenely between them. Colors are maroon, deep blue, and the many grays that form when these two pigments are mixed. PR179 and PB27 for the watercolor geeks that may be viewing.
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meganoconnorart.ca
I finished this drawing today: a hermit thrush. It’s one of my favourite local birds: they are a bit shy and sound like flutes in the trees. #Birds #SciArt
Coloured pencil drawing of a small brown and white bird with dark spots on the chest, perched on the branch of a conifer.
December 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
cyntada.bsky.social
City Manager: Have the intern design the new Christmas decorations. He does all that art stuff
Admin: Are you sure? He IS 17 years old…
CM: There’s an age limit on drawing? Give him the project. The rest of us don’t have time for this nuisance task.
Admin: 🙃🙃🙃
nursebrianrn.bsky.social NurseBrianRN @nursebrianrn.bsky.social · 22h
and all over town the christmas dicks were lit with care, in the hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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rningscissors.bsky.social
I hate how much I enjoyed this

BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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sunkissedpeaks.bsky.social
😤
December 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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tjalamont.bsky.social
Here is your Wednesday Weevil, waving. It's a broad-nosed weevil, (unsure of the species), that I spotted on a dirt road in the mountains of Colombia in '23. I initially moved to pick it up because I thought it was a small piece of trash, like a bit of shiny candy wrapper. 🐙🌿📷 #BugSky
A closeup photo of a beautiful, sparkling turquoise weevil on a mossy stick against and orange background.
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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diane.dianeduane.com
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.

I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."

HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
jessdkant.bsky.social Jessica Kant @jessdkant.bsky.social · 20d
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:

“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”

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Kentucky Public Health KENTUCKY HEALTH ALERT Increase in Pertussis in Kentucky Recommendations for Identification and Prevention November 21, 2025 Kentucky health officials are alerting providers that cases of pertussis ("whooping cough") have increased steadily across the Commonwealth in recent weeks. To date, 566 cases of pertussis have been reported in Kentucky in 2025, the highest number of cases in the Commonwealth since 2012. This follows a trend that was first announced in July 2024 when pertussis cases began increasing in Kentucky to levels not seen in over a decade. Health officials anticipate that pertussis will continue to increase during the winter months based on historic trends. Many U.S. states and other countries are also experiencing elevated levels of pertussis. Many of the recent cases have occurred in young infants, and health officials also recently confirmed the third pertussis-related death in a Kentucky infant within the last year. This follows two other infant deaths that were announced in June. These are Kentucky's first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy. Health officials urge all Kentuckians to remain up to date on recommended pertussis immunizations and emphasize the importance of maternal immunization during pregnancy, and for all infants beginning promptly at two months of age. Health officials also encourage providers to consider pertussis as a diagnosis in addition to circulating seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. A significant number of cases have also occurred in school-aged children, many of whom were up to date on pertussis vaccination. Immunity from vaccination or natural infection wanes over time so infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine is known to reduce disease severity, and hospitalization among vaccinated individuals is rare. The Kentucky Dep… Kentucky Public Health regularly in Kentucky, however an increase beyond the expected background rate has been reported in recent weeks. Though pertussis vaccination (DTaP or Tdap) is available and widely implemented, B. pertussis continues to spread in the U.S. due to lack of vaccination or timely boosters, the lack of lifelong immunity from vaccination or natural infection and the long duration of infectiousness in untreated cases. Symptoms of pertussis usually begin with a runny or congested nose, a low-grade fever, and mild coughing; apnea/stopping breathing can also occur in infants. After one to two weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent (paroxysmal) coughing fits that can cause the "whooping" sound, vomiting or labored breathing. Young children are the most severely affected; most teens and adults will have mild symptoms. People with preexisting health conditions that may be worsened by whooping cough are at high risk for developing a severe infection. Testing for Pertussis: The preferred methods for pertussis testing include nasal pharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal wash via PCR testing or culture. PCR has optimal sensitivity during the first three weeks of cough, is widely available at commercial laboratories and has a fast turnaround time. Culture is considered the gold standard due to excellent specificity but may take longer to complete. Serology for antibodies to B. pertussis is available at many commercial laboratories, however, serologic assays are not generally recommended for primary diagnosis of pertussis due to variability and unknown clinical accuracy. The most promising serologic assays are those that measure IgG antibodies against pertussis toxin only and are collected two to eight weeks following cough onset. Prevention of Pertussis: Prevention of pertussis is primarily achieved through routine vaccination with DTaP (ages two months to six years) and Tdap (ages seven years and older), followed by appropriate booster doses. Vaccination of pr… Bordetella parapertussis B. parapertussis is a bacterium that is similar to B. pertussis and can cause pertussis-like illness but does not produce pertussis toxin. Symptoms of parapertussis are typically milder and infection may be asymptomatic. There is no vaccine for B. parapertussis and post-exposure prophylaxis is not recommended, however treatment recommendations for symptomatic patients are the same as those for B. pertussis. B. parapertussis is not reportable in Kentucky. Thank you for your attention to this alert and guidance. The KDPH pertussis website includes supplemental resources, including a pertussis quicksheet with additional information that providers may find useful. If you have questions regarding reporting, testing, or prevention of pertussis or other infectious diseases, please contact the Kentucky Immunization Branch at (502) 564-4478 or after hours by calling the KDPH Epidemiology on-call line at 888-9-REPORT (888-973-7678). Our Mission: To improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through Prevention, Promotion, and Protection
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
cyntada.bsky.social
If you ever wondered:
loreandordure.com Kate Watson @loreandordure.com · 14d
Because I’m aware these things can have amusing regional variants, is the version of “Jingle Bells (Batman smells)” that I learned at primary school (London, 1980s) still prevailing?

“Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Robin flew away, Father Christmas lost his knickers on the motorway! (Hey!)”
December 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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opheliainwaders.bsky.social
You guys, the middle schoolers were tasked with writing an imagined text conversation among the Sons of Liberty and they did not disappoint:
A Google slide with text bubbles reading "Bro did u hear abt Britain closing da port 😩" "Yeah but at least u don't have to hang with a new homie LMAO 💀" "Fr though u may be stuck with that but I'm still here waiting for the other colonies to get back with more supplies" "LOL, #closing the boston harbor... SLAY" "Bro I finna bout to crash out half my land was given 2 Canada 😭" "Lowkey im bouta be so fr with u I think im going 2 join the militia 🗡️" "K but first u shld go to the cc meeting in Philly" "Chat I gotta leave bc my taxman is here fml.!! 😢"
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
a three word love story:

I see you
vagablondviking.bsky.social The Frosty Aerin Finehair ❄️ @vagablondviking.bsky.social · 6d
a three word love story:

more cats please
bellmore.bsky.social Eric Bellmore @bellmore.bsky.social · 6d
A three word love story:

I brought bourbon.
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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sasharjones.bsky.social
Revolutionary optimism is the only compassionate and sane path forward. There is so much to truly love in this world-- and so many wonderful potential futures ahead of us to fight for. So let us keep moving. ✨🌱✨
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
I'm nowhere near Austin unfortunately, but you might be - please consider how you could help a temporarily displaced kitty that needs a safe place to stay until her person is settled again. Can you help or recommend a foster?
hurricanetort.bsky.social 🎄Tortilla ❄️ @hurricanetort.bsky.social · 7d
hey friends it’s MOMB. we had an emergency situation and had to evacuate the apartment we were staying in.
i took Tortilla to my mom’s where i will be sleeping until i can find a new apt. but… my mom said Tort cannot stay here with me. Tort is in the garage right now in her carrier screaming :(
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
Team, you can ALWAYS ask me questions! There's no secrets in art, just stuff you haven't learned yet. Life is way too short for hogging experience!
lodrawsfilth.bsky.social Lo 🎨🔞 @lodrawsfilth.bsky.social · 10d
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.

I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
White text on a blue background, a yellow pencil, and a black blot of spilled ink. The text says “share if you welcome artistic questions”.
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
Paging @gmtminus7.bsky.social and the #UglyDog crew
bs.knezek.art Knezek.Art @bs.knezek.art · 8d
For #ArtAdventCalendar Day 7, I present one of my favorite things I’ve ever drawn, let alone drawn during this “damn near impossible to draw anything” marathon-of-depression year.

Sled dogs are some of the happiest dogs on earth. Always good for a pick me up. 😊
A stylized black linework illustration of three sled dogs pulling a Viking-era sled. The lead dog’s head is pointed skyward as she howls, with her song shown as rainbow watercolor ribbons streaming back over the entire team. The image is shown on a black background surrounded by white text reading: Art Advent 2025 Day 7: Sled Dog Song Post original art every day thru Dec. 24 Tag #ArtAdventCalendar on Bsky & Masto
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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katiefromsocal.bsky.social
Important
petermorley.bsky.social Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 8d
🚨Today, 12/7 is the LAST day of Medicare Open Enrollment. If you are on a Medicare Advantage plan, please make sure to go to medicare.gov or the insurance plan itself and make sure it will exist in 2026!
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
BOOP THIS TOO PLEASE
artdragon86.bsky.social Becinator @artdragon86.bsky.social · 8d
A prime quality German shepherd snoot, just ripe for a smooch.
Close up of a German shepherd’s nose as he rests in an armchair with his chin on the armrest
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard Mode: No Star Wars, Marvel, etc.

Every Christmas for years and years. Family tradition.
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
cyntada.bsky.social
Oh my goodness, someone boop this ASAP please!

Missing alt text: A friendly-looking dog is slouching on the couch. We see the dog's face with their enormous snoot near the camera, just begging to be booped. A white person's hand is visible giving the dog a pet, but not a boop.
jojofromjerz.bsky.social JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 8d
Ruby says hi friends!
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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sunkissedpeaks.bsky.social
FYI
December 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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stroejummer.bsky.social
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READ THE WHOLE THREAD, PLEASE!

My first viral (internet) photo. I noticed the flowers sitting on the rock just left of center. I created this long exposure image, the wind ruffling the plastic around the flowers, hence the blur. 1/4

#EastCoastKin #scape
A serene river scene at dusk, featuring smooth rocks in the foreground and dark clouds illuminated by sunset in the background. A bouquet of flowers rest on the large rock.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
Get your applications in today! #DisabledInSTEM
disabledinstem.bsky.social DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · Oct 20
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!

Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...

Applications due December 5th!
Promotional graphic for the DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Program. The background is a dark blue gradient with flowing wave-like patterns in blue and gold. At the top, white text reads: “DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Applications Now Open.” Below, a yellow box with black text says: “Seeking Disabled Mentees and Dedicated Mentors to Champion Inclusion in STEM.” At the bottom, white text states: “Applications due December 5th.” In the lower right corner, there is the DisabledInSTEM logo.
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
cyntada.bsky.social
You're at Dire.

I need you at Straits.
wadcorp.bsky.social wadcorp @wadcorp.bsky.social · 13d
You’re at Duran.

I need you at Duran.
jakevig.bsky.social Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · Nov 11
You're at Oates.

I need you at Hall.
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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saraofwhimsy.bsky.social
Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar - a miniature world in a pocket watch case! This is one of three narwhal worlds I made this fall! The entire scene is made of polymer clay.
A hand holding a pocket watch case. Inside it there is a polymer clay scene of a tiny narwhal on swirling waves against a glittering night sky with clouds and a moon
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
Order by midnight to receive by Christmas!
disabledinstem.bsky.social DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 21d
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December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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saraofwhimsy.bsky.social
There are still many magical things in the shop! Make sure you get your holiday orders in by December 15th. 🧶 #bsnm
whimsystation.com
Three jewelry boxes with pocket watch cases. Each case has a handmade clay scene with a narwhal swimming over magical, swirly waves against a glittery night sky. A pink swirl gremlet (fabric made from my drawings!) with big ears and a silly face. A trio of writing familiar enamel pins on their backing cards. A turtle, a dragon, and a cat each with a fountain pen. A one of a kind polymer clay crow! This little one sparkles from deep blue to purple depending on the light, the chameleon powder on its wings sparkles with extra magic! It's wings and eyes are accented with rhinestones in two different colors.
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
cyntada.bsky.social
Exactly.
zitronenkaffee.bsky.social Zitronenkaffee @zitronenkaffee.bsky.social · 12d
The world can fuck off now, I am painting.
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM