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gentlyburns.bsky.social
✿emily✿
@gentlyburns.bsky.social
25 | she/they | minors dni | artist & writer

https://www.deviantart.com/gentlyburns
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Me, aloud to myself while I'm writing: ohh, this part makes me SO sad
Me, again to myself: you're the one WRITING it??
Me, beginning to tear up: I KNOWWW
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CONJURER marries THE MOST HAUNTED suit of ARMOR 📰
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Deleted the "don't use the word commission" on paypal post! Early this year I'd heard reports of people getting shut down for using that word and it was insinuated that the context was artists were being targeted for "high risk" words.

I appreciate this context and not trying to spread misinfo ❤️
Clarification: Accepting payments for commissions through Friends & Family is against TOS (which you agree to by making an account), and it is TAX FRAUD.

Do not ask for comm payments via F & F. Dont let an artist convince you to pay this way, because your account can be taken down as well.
Lots of "don't write 'commission' in PayPal's feedback box for invoices" misinfo/fearmongering going around.

Yes, PayPal is censoring nsfw/queer artists like other payment processors. No, the word 'commission' will not get you flagged unless youre taking Friends & Family payments for commissions.
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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This. The block button is right there, and unlike Twitter there's no mechanism for someone to easily bypass a block and harass you. It's called the "nuclear block" for a reason.

The toxic "blocking = giving up" mentality does not exist here, so just don't engage with folks who live to be miserable
You’re not beholden to respond to every rando that decides to challenge you on something just b/c they had or are having one bad experience. Some people on this app simply like being argumentative and confrontational for the sake of it (especially twitter/X refugees) and nobody is entertaining that.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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October 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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SEIZE JOY FROM THE JAWS OF PAIN. ARE YOU HUNGRY?
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Hey my people! I'm currently saving up for a big personal project so I'm opening 10 slots for these! DM me here, Twitter or Discord to get yours!

Please repost too to spread the word (: thanks!!
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I’ve also noticed a huge dip in reposts and shares?? Has anyone else?

Time to emphasize the inportance of shares! If you can- be sure to share art if you like art, or if it makes you think, or stop for a moment.

It really does make the world of a difference! ♥️ I am living proof!
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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April 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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// nsfw
Based on a recent convo. 🤭💕
October 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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“Why are you following 8k ppl?” I am following every artist I see
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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qrp with your skull art! 💀
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Happy Frodo waking up in Rivendell Day and Low Opacity Elrond Day to all who celebrate! 🎉🎉🎉
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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artist friends when they draw each other’s ocs
August 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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🌙
October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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#bg3 Wyll
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The main argument Genshin fans are making to defend against Hoyo using AI voice-over for their official Miliastra Wonderland videos is:

"It's commonly used text-to-speech software, everyone uses it, it's not genAI"

I made a video to illustrate the very specific ways this AI VO differs from TTS.
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Masquerade 1.

Ink on Saunders Waterford hot pressed watercolour paper, 90 × 169 mm, 2019.

Inspired by the works of Walter Draesner.
October 30, 2024 at 9:48 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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For no reason here are some of the Carmilla paintings made over the past few years.
October 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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🚨 HELP STILL NEEDED! 🚨

I'm stuck at 44% of the goal. Please reshare!
My old tablet is breaking and stops working while art is my only way of income. I need help with gathering funds to purchase new one.

▶️ ko-fi.com/shemeiart/ ◀️

#helpsky #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest #supportartists #ko-fi #helpsky
October 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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You might as well be loud and proud about your struggles and weirdness and kinks and opinions. They WANT you to keep it to yourselves.

BEING AUTHENTIC INSPIRES OTHERS TO BE AUTHENTIC
September 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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URGENT #MUTUALAID REQUEST!

Our beloved cat’s two vet visits (one planned, one emergency), totaled about $860. Rhea is fine now, thank goodness, but we remain $500 in the hole and need help to afford bills!

Please #help and share if you can!

#promosky #helpsky #transaid #vetbill

ko-fi.com/thuun/
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October 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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also you can download the files to your computer so you aren't forced into keeping an app forever. big fan!!!!!!!!
As a Libro.fm acolyte, it is my duty to inform you that audio that's purchased from your favorite indie bookseller sounds better and is also more emotionally fulfilling than the same audio purchased from a megacorp that's assisting the authoritarian federal regime.
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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🎵 Fresh Murders 🎵 - Lazarus, probably

A very green illustration for @alexjordanvo.bsky.social of his wonderful Rook (he's playing through Veilguard on twitch)

[ #jasperdraws #veilguard #lazarook #dragonage ]
October 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM