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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 4d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Sad Snack @sadsnack.bsky.social · 13d

You’re hungry for it! Sad Snack is releasing our debut album with extremely special guests @omnigone.band and Matamoska! 12/11/25, at Bottom of the Hill in SF, join us for jamz, special snacks, and rad surprises. Big thanks to @selltheheart.bsky.social!

Tickets: www.stubmatic.com/bottomoftheh...

Show poster for the Sad Snack album release show with Omnigone and Matamoska at bottom of the hill 12/11/25

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · 15d

So stoked to be ripping some Sad Snack gigs on the east coast!!!

Sad Snack @sadsnack.bsky.social · 16d

FIRST EVER SAD SNACK EAST COAST TOUR 😁 Presale links with show fliers in our feed! DM us with any questions, complaints, compliments about our hairstyles, etc.🏁 Art by @realcoolfriend.com

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · 15d

Legitimately so sick, I’d book a ticket immediately!

Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · 15d

Let me know when you’re in town!

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Sad Snack @sadsnack.bsky.social · 16d

FIRST EVER SAD SNACK EAST COAST TOUR 😁 Presale links with show fliers in our feed! DM us with any questions, complaints, compliments about our hairstyles, etc.🏁 Art by @realcoolfriend.com

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Corinne Halbert 🎃 NYCC Artist Alley, D-39 @corinnehalbert.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Spooky Season! Here are some of my vamp paintings for ur eyeballs 🦇🧛🏻‍♀️🩸 #vampire #vampireart #halloween #dracula

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Cartoonist Cooperative @cartoonist.coop · Sep 2

✨ Nib & Ink Fest 2026 Submissions are NOW OPEN! Co-op members, submit your comics to the Marketplace, the Webcomic Sampler, and the Oops All Comics Zine! Submissions open 9/1/2025 and end 10/1/2025.

Check out nif.cartoonist.coop/submissions for more info!

A colorful graphic announcing the launch of the Nib and Ink Fest 2026. Inkling, one of the Co-op's mascots, is kicking a ball while Nibford, the other Co-op mascot, is announcing: “Whoa! Another incredible launch from Inkling as they kick off another year of NIF!”

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Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social · 28d

Excited for my latest and most ambitious comic, Black Arms to Hold You Up, to come out Oct 7 thru @pantheonbooks.bsky.social . You can cop pre-orders thru you local bookstore, anywhere books or sold or thru the pub’s link: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671968...

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Bree Lundberg @breelundberg.com · 29d

Time is running out if you’d like a worm shirt!! theyetee.com/collections/...

Bree Lundberg @breelundberg.com · 29d

Oh Worm! on a shirt! TODAY ONLY!! Screen printed on your choice of tee or tank by @theyetee.com and ships worldwide. Grab one before they’re gone. 🪱 theyetee.com/collections/...

Black shirt with a cute illustrated pink smiling worm with colorful letters that say "OH WORM!" screen printed on the front.

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Dim Wizard @dimwizzy.bsky.social · Sep 3

DON'T JUST STAND THERE! Listen to "Stoicism," the new Dim Wizard jam featuring @katiedey.bsky.social.

It's a song about how chaotic times call for chaotic reactions. I wrote it. Katie exploded it on production, vocals, synth, bass, drums, you name it.

Listen: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

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Ariel Slamet Ries @arielries.bsky.social · Aug 31

Since the reprint of my graphic novella CRY WOLF GIRL came out this week, I'll do a little thread talking about the visual development process!

Buy the book here: store.silversprocket.net/products/cry...

cover of the graphic novella Cry Wolf Girl, depicting a girl with her head in the mouth of a giant wolf

the first page of Cry Wolf Girl. A young woman picks some fur off a tree

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Aug 13

That’s a solid testament tho

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Bulgilhan Press @bulgilhanpress.com · Aug 13

..."Testament is a fresh reimagining of the most ancient questions about community, beauty, and purpose. This is a story you will think about for a long time after you read it."

Thank you so much @johnhendrix.bsky.social for the incredibly kind words about Testament by @jmarshallsmith.bsky.social

"This tale is haunting and familiar, like a Psalm—yet one beamed into the future of a distant world. With J. Marshall Smith's rich mark-making, this incredible story looks and feels like a sketchbook come to life. Much like the titular android, tasked with caring for the final days of human expedition to a new world, Testament is a fresh reimagining of the most ancient questions about community, beauty, and purpose. This is a story you will think about for a long time after you read it." - John Hendrix (The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien)

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Aug 10

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caitlin rose boyle (COMMS OPEN!) @caitlinroseboyle.com · Jun 25

still on the hunt and wrapping this book in a few weeks, if anyone has a cartoon job to throw my way

caitlin rose boyle (COMMS OPEN!) @caitlinroseboyle.com · Oct 23

I’m looking for work! 👁️👁️
I’m looking for storyboarding or revisionist positions, but I’m also open to work in games!
I’m available immediately - I’m fast, funny, and friendly, & I’d love to work with you! Help me feed my cats, they won’t stop screaming!

A little cartoon drawing of me saying “Caitlin Rose Boyle is looking for work! Storyboards and revisions! Six+ years of experience at Nickelodeon, Netflix, and DTVA, with freelance for Titmouse, Cartoon Network, and Pixar.” My cats are drawn off to the side screaming “We’re so HUNGRY!”

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Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · Jul 22

that's a nice stack o' books

pile of hello sunshine books that I put a daisy on

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Jul 22

Yes!

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Bulgilhan Press @bulgilhanpress.com · Jul 22

Guess what?? We're BACK with a new campaign for two books: one new and & one a long-awaited reprint!

Announcing: The Limited Palette Duo! Launching soon!

🤖📿 Testament by @jmarshallsmith.bsky.social
🏁🏎️ Faster (complete ed.) by @jesselonergan.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bul...

Coming soon: Limited Palette Duo: Testament & Faster Reprint

We're back with two spectacular limited palette books: Testament by J. Marshall Smith and the reprint of Faster by Jesse Lonergan!

www.kickstarter.com

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Olivia Stephens @oliveoilcorp.bsky.social · Jan 20

BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA
a comic/poem
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Comic cover rendered in blue and orange hues. The title of the comic is BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA, written and drawn by Olivia Stephens. The cover illustration features a Black person with short coiled hair standing in waist high water and staring upwards with an orange glint reflecting in their eyes. The sky features a harsh, dramatic orange texture.

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Loish @loish.bsky.social · Jul 11

Do you ever get frustrated with your art?

Heres my take: That's not only normal, it’s an essential part of the creative process. I believe that you can develop a positive relationship with it, and use it as a guide to solve problems in your art - leading to better art and a more enjoyable process!

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Jul 7

Purp with spot gloss is damn fine

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Jul 7

Some quick shots from @sadsnack.bsky.social band practice last night

Noelle is back and giving the finger deal with it

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Spencer Rothbell - Looking For Work @srothbell.com · Jun 29

💔Renato's family is facing a tough time after his recent detention. They need support for legal fees to keep him with them. Please consider donating or sharing to help. Every bit counts. gofund.me/d7e8eb5a

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Josh PM @joshpm.bsky.social · Jun 28

Which of the Halo Head crew are into ska tho…?

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