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Comentadora Tortuga @comentadortortuga.bsky.social · 19d

La misma operación

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · Oct 5

if they do this to a public person, think about what they do to the ones we don't hear about

Greta Thunberg has been detained in an Israeli cell infested with bedbugs and supplied with insufficient food and water, according to activists:
"They dragged little Greta by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag. They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others."

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Sep 19

This is from an old DTIYS from BottlingSunshine #art #watercolor

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Sep 18

A UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. By proxy, the U.S. is also beyond complicit in the genocide in Gaza through its support, funding, shielding, & active involvement with Israel. Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Sep 2

Also been in a rut this year. Between some life stuff and the state of the world, I just can’t. Only done stuff I’ve been paid to because I can’t say no, but no personal work. Anyway, your stuff is great, I feel anyone hired by the big companies is top tier.

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Aug 24

He was my teacher at school. I remember he gave us the hard truth. Said most of us will not become professional artists, and he was right. At least speaking for myself and those I still see online.

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here’s one of the jitney buses in my local community. #art #watercolor #sggchjrdvbgdtbgggdvhjdssc sigh. Feels like I get farther and farther from doing something new

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Aug 20

READ: Israel is reviving a settlement plan that would annex a strategic tract of land east of Jerusalem, and effectively split the West Bank in two, "burying" the possibility any future Palestinian state in the territory. mondoweiss.net/2025/08/afte...

After years on hold, Israel revives settlement project that will split the West Bank in two

Israel is reviving a settlement plan that would annex a strategic tract of land east of Jerusalem, and effectively split the West Bank in two, “burying” the possibility any future Palestinian state in...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Aug 15

Israel murdered Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues because genocide can only proceed without witnesses. Western media outlets have failed to condemn the systematic murder of Palestinian journalists, and in the process have become accomplices.

Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.

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Andrey X @theandreyx.bsky.social · Aug 4

Six protesters were arrested in Sderot during a march to break the siege on Gaza

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Jul 26

The New York Times has helped to enable and sustain Israel’s ongoing genocide. A new dossier reveals the close ties of 20 top editors, executives, and journalists at the Times who have covered Gaza and their connection to Israel and Zionism. mondoweiss.net/2025/07/the-...

The New York Times commitment to Zionism begins with its own staff

The New York Times has helped to enable and sustain Israel’s ongoing genocide. A new dossier reveals the close ties of 20 top editors, executives, and journalists at the Times who have covered Gaza...

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Jul 24

This was the scene of a fire that took place a few years ago in my city.

#art #fire #warercolor

Watercolor and pen, painting of the aftermath of a fire in Union City, New Jersey

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Jul 15

I took part in #tekenuurtje2023 with this photo for Digismith by Jaime Cabrera Huidobro. I forgot it was supposed to be an hour, took me way longer. Went for an ukiyo-e and Mœbius look.

#tekenuurtje #artwork #art #watercolor #artistoninstagram #painting #aquarela #illustration

Japanese style watercolor from a photo by Jaime Cabrera Huidobro

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Comentadora Tortuga @comentadortortuga.bsky.social · Jul 5

🆘️🌍
@cesaragite🎨

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Jun 19

Hackensack River from Mill Creek Point Park in Secaucus, NJ. Sometimes I go here to ponder life #art #watercolor #nj #secaucus

Watercolor and ink painting of the Hackensack River from Secaucus, NJ

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s campaign season again and this is what I see on a daily basis in my city. Look everything else I’m reposting, this is old. We no longer have party voting columns like this. #art #vote #campaign #watercolor While I’m at, vote Zohran Mamdani. Don’t rank Cuomo #nycmayor #nycelection

Watercolor and pen, painting of a group of campaign volunteers that look like zombies

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · May 20

One of favorites. Most of my paintings are realistic but sometimes I’ll do one where I insert Colombian mythological or folkloric figures into my US hood. This is El Mohan, I made him a little more Jason Mamoa than how he’s traditionally depicted. #art #watercolor #jerseycity #nj #Colombia #elmohan

A watercolor and pen, painting of the Colombian mythological figure “El Mohan” in Jersey City, New Jersey, Lorraine, two women into the Hackensack River

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · May 6

In following HudPost, I saw a lot of overturned cars so I decided to paint one of my own #carflipchallenge I was embarrassed cause I based one officer on a real one I know, I just changed him for the worse. Turns out I didn’t go far enough in the changes and he found out 😐 #art #watercolor

Pen and watercolor painting of a car flipped over in Union City, New Jersey

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Apr 24

Israel has completely wiped out Rafah, turning a fifth of Gaza's territory into a giant buffer zone. This is part of Israel's plan to permanently remain in Gaza and ethnically cleanse its people.

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#Palestine #Israel

Rafah no longer exists. This is part of Israel’s plan to permanently occupy Gaza.

Israel has completely wiped out Rafah, turning a fifth of Gaza’s territory into a giant buffer zone. This is part of Israel’s plan to permanently remain in Gaza and ethnically cleanse its people.

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Apr 24

Drew myself a while ago. Wanted to capture some of the stress I get when I art. I don’t know how people have fun doing this. Maybe you need to get over that line, where you don’t make mistakes and things come out like u envisioned them,but that requires lots of practice which I don’t do anymore #art

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Apr 19

@ihnatko.bsky.social Is this what you were thinking about with the pb&j on MBW? youtu.be/crjxpZHv7Hk I admit, I haven’t seen this, only saw Ann Reardon’s explanation on it.

Making the World's Purest Cookie

YouTube video by NileBlue

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Apr 15

Watercolor and pen painting of a man with a mullet walking down the street in NJ #nj #art #watercolor

Watercolor and pen painting of a man with a mother walking down Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Apr 11

Keep forgetting to post here.This is from one of my travels. Haven’t really traveled (not fam visits) since covid. I would like to start again but I’m rusty. Here’s this guy from who sells different from the back of his van in Kamakura, Japan. Idobata Coffee #coffee #japan #kamakura #art #watercolor

Watercolor and pen, painting of a man pouring coffee from the back of his van in Kamakura, Japan. Idobata Coffee

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Apr 3

I can’t see how in all that time you couldn’t spare a few minutes to condemn a right wing racist government that is currently ethnicity cleansing part of their population. Instead you support said government 🎗️

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kenny.velez_art @kennyvelez.bsky.social · Mar 25

Here’s another oldie. I have mixed feelings on this one. Like the subject matter and technique but something feels off. Maybe bad composition or not enough contrast. Not sure.

#art #unioncity #unioncitynj #watercolor #fatherhood #father

A watercolor and pen painting of a father walking his daughter to or from school. In the background is the Union City, New Jersey monastery

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