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thecatfreaky.bsky.social
Mara
@thecatfreaky.bsky.social
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Queer disabled artist | chronic pain connoisseur | AuDHD | likes colors and kindness | ☭

they/she

Long press for #art <-

Also me: @maracunt.bsky.social

🚫NO AI🚫
I'm blocking genAI users

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thecatfreaky.bsky.social
Mara @thecatfreaky.bsky.social · 2d
Hi, I'm Mara! A queer artist with AuDHD and a constant headache (among other things) and with that a lot of exhaustion.

I do a lot of different art.
Currently I'm mainly focusing on rubber stamps. But I also do lino printing and love painting picture frames for art. And I love a good side project.
A DIN A4 piece of paper with a lot of different stamped illustrations. A seahorse, a goose, a church with the text "Post aus Mainz", a pigeon holding a letter with the text "für dich", a mouse with a letter, a fast snail holding a letter, a whale, a pillow with the text "Kissenstempel", a fish, several butterflies, tomatoes, stars and flowers, apples and an apple tree. Some seal stamps (as in wax seals but stamps), one of them a heart, one a fish, one leaves and a flower and one my artist sign. a photo of a framed lino print. The print is red and shows a package of passata. The frame is dark and square. Is has small tomatoes all over it. The mat or passepartout is white with prints of red tomatoes with green tomatoe greens. A blue lino print on white paper showing a negative printed fish and the text eat the rich in caps. The fish is vertical and has different textures. It has a white head with a big round eye and a small mouth. The fins all have fine lines on them, the backfin ones are very parallel, the other ones a bit more organic looking. It has scales on its body except for the belly. The belly is striped in the direction of the fish. The print is titled "Eat the fish", it's also numbers "#1" and signed by me. The print lays on background with an illustrated flower pattern. An oil pastel drawing of forget me nots on A6 watercolor paper
thecatfreaky.bsky.social
This ai fan is the funniest thing in a while. "You don't have to fix the code anymore. The machines are just THAT good now!!!" 😭🤡
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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hyeleth.bsky.social
✦ Black Friday Sale ✦

Get 40% off any "Made in-House" item with code PRINTONME69

Have a look at the offer here: hyeleth.com/shop/made-in-house

Reposts are very appreciated ♡

#BlackFriday #Fantasy #Stickers #LGBTQIA+ #Pride | #Art
Me holding a print my koi-fish painting, showing koi swimming in blue water under green lily pads pride potion progress potion sticker, a progress flag themed potion embraced by lavender and sparkles pride potion transgender tonic sticker, a trangender flag themed potion bottle embraced by roses and butterflies a potion bottle sticker with a whole little pond inside (goldfish, water lilies, sad and rocks, etc.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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matpringle.bsky.social
A gentle reminder now is a good time to start dropping hints about your love of folklore themed linocut prints to friends and family.

matpringleillustration.bigcartel.com
A selection of folklore themed illustrated linocut prints and bunting.
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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singingblueberry.bsky.social
Hat hier irgendwer schonmal #Amitriptylin abgesetzt und möchte von seiner*ihrer Erfahrung berichten?

Will das auch demnächst tun und ich wäre dankbar für jegliche Berichte (z.B. über Umgang mit Entzugssymptomen, Dauer des Ausschleichens) und Ratschläge.
Gerne Reskeet 💙
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
thecatfreaky.bsky.social
HAHAHAHAHA
simonwillison.net Simon Willison @simonwillison.net · 1d
I think that may be the core division here: if you are an author or an artist the cons of generative AI very likely outweigh the pros for you

If you are a software developer the opposite is true
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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paraplyshop.com
I haven't seen a post like this going around yet, so I'll make it myself! EU-based artists, tell us what you sell and drop a link to your shop in the replies ❤️

Everyone else: please spread the thread and check out the artists if you want to support human made art this holiday season 🌟

#shopsmall
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
thecatfreaky.bsky.social
My life was a lot better/easier when my brother had a subscription for Stiftung Warentest (a service that tests things and writes articles about it).
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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dominiqueramseyart.bsky.social
Nite and day
Illustration of a black long-haired cat meeting a white long-haired cat in the tall grass.
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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alyssaharad.bsky.social
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
blipstress.bsky.social violet allen @blipstress.bsky.social · 1d
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
thecatfreaky.bsky.social
I just click on "don't show channel again", when I see yet another video with "your sewing sucks" or "that's why your art looks like shit" and such. I just can't take this negativity.
Yes, my sewing doesn't look that polished. So what? It doesn't have to. We live in this world, where everything
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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joyousjoyness.com
My painting, "I Hate Winter," which was just a quick color study!

#winter #orangecat #gingercat #art #painting
Painting of a grumpy orange and pink cat with his eyes closed and yelling. The cat is wearing a striped green and blue scarf. Behind the cat is a white glow and the background has some dark trees with Christmas lights. The artist's @joyousjoyfuljoyness watermark is on the bottom left.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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sarahmargs.bsky.social
Map of the bladelands
Drawing of a drawing of a fantasy map called “the bladelands” on a bunch of papers taped together
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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nicterhorst.com
I'm just realizing I never posted a final piece here for the Big Gay Back Piece. So: here it is, in all of its glory! 100% healed (the newest pieces around 4-5 months in our touch up session). Probably around 25-30 hrs under the needle, many more drawing and iterating and placing stencils
A healed black and grey tattoo with red accents that features three panels in the form of a corset around the client's back and ribs. It features Medusa and Athena in the center panel. They are looking at each other adoringly, and caressing the weapons that have been stabbed into the other's back (weapons in red). The weapons are featured in the side panels (next two images). The right side panel of the tattoo, featuring Athena's owl in black and grey. It carries an arrow (red) and is flying against a background of olive blossoms and leaves (red). The left panel of the same tattoo. This panel features a snake in black and grey with markings that match the snakes on Medusa's head. It is wrapped around Perseus's blade (red) and featured on a background of rock roses (red).
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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paraplyshop.com
New greeting cards ❤️ !
www.paraplyshop.com
folded greeting card of a goat wearing a ling scarf saying "Happy Holidays" folded greeting card of Riley the dog holding a big Bouquet of flowers saying "Congratulations!" Folded greeting card of Skit the cat wearing a christmas tree costume and the words "merry crisis"
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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fluidfyre.bsky.social
Been working on this embroiderey piece, called 'Doctor's Orders'.

Trying to decide if I it needs more. 🤔 I feel like something is missing.
A horizontal length of fabric with the words 'Just Exercise' embroidered in light purple. Inside the bold lettering are smaller, dark lettered words comprised of a host of chronic illness symptoms.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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mileswgriffis.bsky.social
Glad to see this @wired.com guide on high quality masks! A KN95 can help protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 and other airborne viruses, especially during this busy travel season. I only wish Wired wrote about the pandemic in the present tense 🙏😷

www.wired.com/story/best-d...
15 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now
Flu season is here. These are the best disposable face coverings we’ve tested—and where you can find them.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
thecatfreaky.bsky.social
All i did today was cut out fabric and I'm still not done. 😩
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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vexnir.bsky.social
my two braincells 🐈🦆

#art #graphicdesign #cuteart
A circular logo with a cat and duck embracing each other, shaped similar to the yin yang symbol.
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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fuchskind.bsky.social
Die Postkarten mit dem Fuchsbau-Motiv wurden übrigens bei @kwimbi.bsky.social wieder nachgefüllt 😊.

www.kwimbi.de/Kuenstler-In...

2/2
Comic Illustration: Ein Fuchs liegt gemütlich in seinem Bau, er trägt einen gelben Schal und hält eine Tasse in seinen Pfoten. Er liegt auf einem großen orangenen Kissen. Um ihn herum ist eine Herbst-Landschaft zu sehen mit Pilzen, Bäumen mit Herbstlaub und einem kleinen Kürbisfeld. Ein kleiner Maulwurf buddelt sich ausversehen in seinen Bau und schaut überrascht. Der Hintergrund ist gelb und mit einem roten Karomuster versehen. Über dem Bild steht mit einem Pfeil: Gibt es als Postkarte!
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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yabamena.bsky.social
INPRNT is having its holiday sale and everything in my gallery is 35% OFF! Support a small artist this holiday season! #sale #shopsmall #aishaincolor

www.inprnt.com/gallery/aish...
A screenshot of the INPRNT digital storefront for Aisha Akeju's art. On display are a variety of art prints. Along the left side is a menu listing various products such as posters, various types of prints, framed prints, card packs, and stickers.
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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ethanmaldridge.bsky.social
Hey you
A white stoat wearing an elegant tweed suit with a red vest. He holds a lantern out, autumn leaves swirling at his ankles, while an banner flutters over his head that reads "Unclench your jaw."
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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sleepimali.bsky.social
Brainfog ☁️
Digital art of a floating cat head in green and teal, on a teal background. They have they're eyes closed and tendrils of mist swirl around their head
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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mochibuni.bsky.social
Use only ONE piece of art to convince folks to follow you 💖
Trogdor in a Sailor Moon inspired outfit, holding a fire wand and stepping on a stick figure peasant.
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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vexnir.bsky.social
Hi! I sell a lot of cute and cozy stickers, prints and postcards, celebrating little joys and wonders of everyday life :)

✸ vexnir-shop.com ✸
Picture with a variety of things from my shop such as stickers, postcards and prints
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM