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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · 17d

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thanks l you so much. It will be for sale on my website when it's finished. gmartinartist.co.uk

Fine Art of Gary Martin

Fine Art shop of Chester based Artist Gary Martin. Original oil paintings, giclée prints, art postcards and gifts based on the artists realist artwork.

gmartinartist.co.uk

Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Apr 1

I have lots of unfinished art—7 or 8. I wasn't in the mood today so I set up a canvas and had a play—I got in flow and it was great! How many paintings have you got lying around, unfinished?
#unfinishedpaintings #creativeflow #creativeplay #createeveryday #paintdaily #oilpainting #lovingcouple

oil painting of a couple hugging and feeling relaxed

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Mar 19

SUBSCRIBERS SALE ENDS 22nd MARCH.
Subscribe to my newsletter for early access and a discount to this collection of original art. There's only 9 affordable paintings on paper left.
#paintingsonpaper #artcollectors #collectoriginalart #affordableart #artgifts #contemporaryartwork #creativegifts

Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Mar 18

Last day of the subscribers sale is 22nd March! All remaining works are under £90 in the sale. Subscribe now before they are all snapped up: gmartinartist.co.uk/subscribe/
#collectart #affordableart #paintingsonpaper #artgifts #figurepainting #figurativeart #wallart #creativeideas #artlovers

Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Mar 16

I cannot believe that two of my paintings have sold – just one hour after the subscribers sale started –THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤
Sale prices range from just £40 to £90. You can still access the sale, just subscribe to my newsletter: gmartinartist.co.uk/subscribe/
#artsale #affordableart #giftsUK #artuk

Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Mar 14

SPECIAL PREVIEW SALE FOR SUBSCRIBERS STARTS SUNDAY 16th MARCH. Subscribe now for early access and a discount on affordable, original art on paper. Head to gmartinartist.co.uk/subscribe/

#paintingsonpaper #originalart #sale #affordableart #flowers #contemporaryartwork #creativegifts #gifts #art

promotional image of a guoache painting of sunflowers in a vase with the words 'works on paper sale' and 'want one before anyone else?'

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Mar 12

Just watched The Wild Robot. Such a lovely film. Hits all the right emotions and funny too. Looks amazing in an original painterly style #animation #animatedfilms #films #dreamworks #thewildrobot

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Feb 23

NO, we don’t want to give up copyright protection
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NO, we don’t want to give up copyright protection

Follow these tips and tricks to complete the AI consultation in no time at all (and sign our open letter!)

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KFB @theartoffudgingit.bsky.social · Feb 16

My first post on BS. A 2 minute life drawing sketch of Giuseppe.
Charcoal on paper.
Feb 25

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Judith Alder @judithalder.bsky.social · Feb 8

For my first Bluesky post here’s a link to the first of my occasional newsletters for 2025. Thanks for reading 🙂🙏 mailchi.mp/706169183edf...

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T David Downs | Artist @tdaviddowns.com · Jan 24

"Glass Rhinoceros"
Oil on Canvas
18x24in
2024
#painting #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #stilllifepainting #stilllife #modernart #contemporaryart #artist #contemporarypainting #classicalpainting

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 30

The last few days have been tough—covid really knocked me for six but I picked up my brushes this afternoon and am happy I did. Here's a little sneak peek at one of the four paintings in progress. #wip #contemporaryfigurativeartist #insomnia #troublesleeping #sofa #modernart #art #ukart

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Olga Nenazhivina Art 👩‍🎨 @nenazhivina.com · Nov 21

The characters I draw are real people, events, impressions, and sensations. They are stories, and when naming them, I try to express the substance of the work in words.

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The Old Lock Up Gallery @oldlockupgallery.bsky.social · Jan 25

I am excited to announce the next call for artists submissions for our forthcoming show ‘Sanctuary’.

It’s a timely theme - and oddly I didn’t plan it this way..

‘Sanctuary’ - Exhibition opens 13th April - 25th May 2025

For further info:

www.theoldlockupgallery.org/sanctuary-ar...

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Tabitha Macbeth @tabithamacbethart.bsky.social · Jan 27

I am a UK based artist & illustrator, working primarily in chalk pastels & coloured pencils.
Here is "Cat Beginning".
Giclee prints & cards: folksy.com/shops/Tabith...
&
tabithamacbethart.etsy.com
Original drawing also available!

#artist #cat #drawing

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 24

Hiya. Still finding my way around here but can I recommend you make a post with a pic of gallery that you pin to the top...it's a good for people to share 😊

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 24

Good to see you here. Here for the same reason 😊👋

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Alice Walsh @scoutrager.bsky.social · Jan 4

another from the spiderverse colourscript (artstation.com/artwork/rRJYOL)

fantastic contrasts of:
- value
- shape
- noise
- hue
- saturation

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 20

I love that #procreate records your actions. It's fun watching your thought process back. You can read the blog article for his picture here: gmartinartist.com/art-is-growt...
#digitalpainting #drawingprocess #ukcontemporaryartist #anxiety #driving #cartoon #moon #night #process #digitialart

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 20

Love the marks used 😍

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine @beautifulbizarre.net · Jan 20

Rich in texture, patterns, and intricately detailed, the work of Brittany Miller weaves a captivating narrative.

#beautifulbizarre #contemporaryart #surrealart #artcollectors #artmagazine #artinspo #art

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 16

One of my favourite places and a commission for a wedding gift—Burano Light, Oil on canvas 21x29cm. Prints available at gmartinartist.co.uk/product/bura...

#burano #italy #landscapepainting #weddinggift #venezia #colours #canal #artcommission #commission #oils #contemporaryart #giftart

Oil painting of Burano in Italy. Colourful houses next to a canal

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Raffi @exibit1.bsky.social · Jan 15

"Chet & Demons" mixed media collage art.

#chetbaker #jazzposters #mixedmedia #mixedmediaartist #mixedmediacollage #mixedmediapainting #prints #musicart #collage #collagesociety #collageartwork #collagework #collageoftheday #artforsale #artwork #streetart #popculture #artcurrators #artcollecting

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Gary Martin Artist @gmartinartist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Thanks Sandy. Great to connect and to be here. 🙏🙂

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