☉ Melissa Anne ☽ 🇨🇦
@stebenillustration.bsky.social
☉ Visions From The Wild ☽
She/her
Canadian Artist 🇨🇦
Exploring the symbolism and folklore of our natural world through traditional painting techniques.
🚫 No genAI
🎨 patreon.com/steben_illustration
She/her
Canadian Artist 🇨🇦
Exploring the symbolism and folklore of our natural world through traditional painting techniques.
🚫 No genAI
🎨 patreon.com/steben_illustration
People are starting to see generative AI for what it is.
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
People are starting to see generative AI for what it is.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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An incredibly important election in a tiny country just went the right way. Moldova has resisted a huge Russian disinformation campaign and will not become a Russian puppet state.
September 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
An incredibly important election in a tiny country just went the right way. Moldova has resisted a huge Russian disinformation campaign and will not become a Russian puppet state.
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Hate to do this but I only had two orders this month and I'm overdrawn so if you could boost or check out my shop that'd be a great help! thanks anaisfae.art/shop/
September 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Hate to do this but I only had two orders this month and I'm overdrawn so if you could boost or check out my shop that'd be a great help! thanks anaisfae.art/shop/
September 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Make good art, make art thats just okay, make art thats bad. Fuck it just create something thats is your expression.
September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Make good art, make art thats just okay, make art thats bad. Fuck it just create something thats is your expression.
Art is resistance and I will not give up.
Art calms us, connects us, and gives us purpose. It heals our bodies, minds, and communities. More than that, it’s an act of rebellion, a tool for hope, and a legacy that outlasts us all.
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee | TEDxManchester
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Art is resistance and I will not give up.
Art calms us, connects us, and gives us purpose. It heals our bodies, minds, and communities. More than that, it’s an act of rebellion, a tool for hope, and a legacy that outlasts us all.
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee | TEDxManchester
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Art calms us, connects us, and gives us purpose. It heals our bodies, minds, and communities. More than that, it’s an act of rebellion, a tool for hope, and a legacy that outlasts us all.
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?...
Are you still protecting your work with glaze or nightshade? I keep hearing it doesn't work so now I'm not sure how to proceed with online art sharing. 🙃
September 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Are you still protecting your work with glaze or nightshade? I keep hearing it doesn't work so now I'm not sure how to proceed with online art sharing. 🙃
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feed it directly into my veins
August 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
feed it directly into my veins
Striving for perfect made me less productive art-wise. To remedy this I use a small 5"x5" sketchbook where I give myself permission to make mistakes and explore. I find myself learning new things I otherwise would have never discovered if I was still being so careful. #art #sketchbook
August 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Striving for perfect made me less productive art-wise. To remedy this I use a small 5"x5" sketchbook where I give myself permission to make mistakes and explore. I find myself learning new things I otherwise would have never discovered if I was still being so careful. #art #sketchbook
Hello! I am still alive. The TLDR version is:
-Got laid off from company I worked at for 15 years in February.
-Looking for a new job was a full-time job.
-Started new job, learning entirely new field = much tired.
I've got a lot of catch-up on scanning+art sharing and its a bit daunting 😅
-Got laid off from company I worked at for 15 years in February.
-Looking for a new job was a full-time job.
-Started new job, learning entirely new field = much tired.
I've got a lot of catch-up on scanning+art sharing and its a bit daunting 😅
August 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Hello! I am still alive. The TLDR version is:
-Got laid off from company I worked at for 15 years in February.
-Looking for a new job was a full-time job.
-Started new job, learning entirely new field = much tired.
I've got a lot of catch-up on scanning+art sharing and its a bit daunting 😅
-Got laid off from company I worked at for 15 years in February.
-Looking for a new job was a full-time job.
-Started new job, learning entirely new field = much tired.
I've got a lot of catch-up on scanning+art sharing and its a bit daunting 😅
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I have made a public post on Patreon with information on this, providing some guidance for Patreon Creatives and Patrons on how to take action against this delirious strategy Patreon is considering.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
August 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I have made a public post on Patreon with information on this, providing some guidance for Patreon Creatives and Patrons on how to take action against this delirious strategy Patreon is considering.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
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Can’t sleep. I’m deeply worried about the future of my industry as art schools blindly adopt AI.
August 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Can’t sleep. I’m deeply worried about the future of my industry as art schools blindly adopt AI.
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BREAKING: Judge Breyer orders Trump to return control of the National Guard back to California, saying the call-up was illegal. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
BREAKING: Judge Breyer orders Trump to return control of the National Guard back to California, saying the call-up was illegal. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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In the news: In which we learn that our leaders find it easier to believe "AI is the future" than to believe that actual, living human beings who make art for a living have rights and deserve respect. Our consent doesn't matter to them. Only appeasing the tech bros matters.
May 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In the news: In which we learn that our leaders find it easier to believe "AI is the future" than to believe that actual, living human beings who make art for a living have rights and deserve respect. Our consent doesn't matter to them. Only appeasing the tech bros matters.
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Guiding Light
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
May 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Guiding Light
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
Guiding Light
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
May 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Guiding Light
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
A wolf diety adorns the sky with the stars. Watercolor, colored pencil, and acryla-gouache on arches satin finish paper. #art #originalart #traditionalart
Original has sold, prints available.
I'm honoured to have my work displayed at the Maison de la Culture Villebon! This show brings together a diverse range of local talent, and I’m excited to share the space with so many inspiring artists. Stop by if you're in the area!
May 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I'm honoured to have my work displayed at the Maison de la Culture Villebon! This show brings together a diverse range of local talent, and I’m excited to share the space with so many inspiring artists. Stop by if you're in the area!
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rotating a vision of a secluded cabin away from society in my mind palace, constantly
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to have AI friends, an AI therapist and AI business agents.
The Meta CEO is promoting a future where artificial intelligence is increasingly intertwined with people’s lives.
The Meta CEO is promoting a future where artificial intelligence is increasingly intertwined with people’s lives.
Zuckerberg’s Grand Vision: Most of Your Friends Will Be AI
Meta’s CEO is promoting a future where artificial intelligence is increasingly intertwined with people’s lives.
www.wsj.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
rotating a vision of a secluded cabin away from society in my mind palace, constantly
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