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WinterSoul
@wintersoulart.bsky.social
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Art of Crystal Carpenter, Colorado illustrator-sculptor who loves nature & myth. Part time dog shepherd. She/her. 🚫NO A/I or N/F/T.

www.wintersoulstudios.com | patreon.com/wintersoul | wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com | https://ko-fi.com/wintersoulart
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WinterSoul @wintersoulart.bsky.social · Oct 17
Quick pinned intro, since migration is happening! Hello, I’m an artist who has a love for nature, animals, and myth. On socials, I like to post a mix of art, life, announcements, and sharing other artists. Main website will always be the steady place for info on the art, hope you join me here!
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Describe your cat's personality with one photo:
Shia the tabby cuddles with her human on her favorite pillow, a slightly crazy look in her eyes.
November 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Just a couple more days left for the sale! Where ever you shop today, remember to support the small businesses out there. Not only do you find unique, thoughtful gifts, but you support real communities. 💕

❄️ wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com

#BSNM #handmade #holidaygifts #shopsmall
wintersoulart.bsky.social WinterSoul @wintersoulart.bsky.social · 18d
After a busy day, we’re now into our yearly Season of Gratitude sale! It’s both a thank you to the supporters & a way to give you all unique gift ideas.

Soon, I’ll showcase some of the discounts. If you want to hop in right away, you can go straight to the shop: wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com
Winter Soul Studio's yearly "Season of Gratitude" sale! It runs from November 13th to December 1st 2025. No codes are needed, the discounts are already applied to all items showing the festival banner. This sale is both a thank you to our supporters, but also I love featuring items which might make good gifts for loved ones. The image features the types of art in the sale - prints, pendants, tarot, and stickers. All surrounded by cozy fall leaves and squash.
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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slack2thefuture.bsky.social
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.

You’re in organized crime.
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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kamakru.bsky.social
3 words: 🐟 BETTA FISH PENDANTS

Hand made, hand painted, can confirm amazing quality. I've had one of the dragons for years and I love it.

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#fish #handmade
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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magpiebones.bsky.social
Doing a black friday sale, artists? Please do feel free to advertise yourself here.
a man in a black shirt says it 's art in a cartoon
ALT: a man in a black shirt says it 's art in a cartoon
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November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Reminder: Sale is still going through the holiday! Sales have been very slow this year, admittedly I'm worried that I'm not going to make enough to stay afloat this year. So if my art makes you think of a friend or family member, I'd appreciate the share!
wintersoulart.bsky.social WinterSoul @wintersoulart.bsky.social · 17d
Some of our featured art this year! Everything from tarot, to cats, to dragons. Reminder that when you buy from real artists, not only are you showing loved ones thought & care, but you’re encouraging creativity in the world.

#BSNM #handmade #holidaygifts #OOAK #artistprints #tarot #pendants
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
It’s time to finally release the last piece to the holiday offers this year. One “Dragon Saga” cast is now listed for a custom paint! ko-fi.com/c/974cac76ca

#BSNM #RPGmini #ResinCast #CustomPaint #YCH #Dragon #Sculpture
A blank resin cast of a dragon roaring! A dragon sculpture, in a pose with two feet on the ground and ready to charge. His mouth is open, as if letting out a roar. His wings are spread out, as he displays his bull and rhino like horns. He is currently pure white, and in need of colors that match his mighty personality! If he inspires you, you might be the right one to help finish his creation here: https://ko-fi.com/c/974cac76ca A dragon sculpture, in a pose with two feet on the ground and ready to charge. His mouth is open, as if letting out a roar. His wings are spread out, as he displays his bull and rhino like horns. He is currently pure white, and in need of colors that match his mighty personality! If he inspires you, you might be the right one to help finish his creation here: https://ko-fi.com/c/974cac76ca
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Aw, Shia’s so tired after putting together art posts, tending to yearly daily life business, dog walking, and prepping for a busy week at the doggy daycare - oh wait. That’s me. Shia slept through all of it. #CatsofBluesky
A grey tabby cat rests in her bed, eyes drifting off to sleep.
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Here’s a bit of a different deal I’m doing this year: In the Patreon shop, the “behind the art” collections are 25% off! If you’ve ever wondered how I make the art, these posts are basically my art journals for every step. www.patreon.com/wintersoul/shop

#BSNM #Patreon #holidaygifts #SupportArtists
The Patreon shop front, showing the "Behind the Creation" collections 25% off. Each set shows my process for sculptures & casting, character creation, and digital paintings. These are basically art journals. If you've ever wondered how each piece is created, or know someone who loves learning about art, this is a perfect gift!
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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blackwolfrost.bsky.social
Smokey isn't doing well, he not wanting to eat and acting if he may have a uti again. I'm asking for help to get him to the vet on Monday hopefully. To donate please 🙏 paypal.com/paypalme/bigba…

I am unable to get to a ER vet as I cant drive in the cities. Anxiety hits me
November 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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verdantsculpts.bsky.social
Arbori Micro Bonsais are now available. Order one today to get it in time for the holidays! These are ready-to-ship in limited quantities. 3in resin figures, $25 each.

✨Now shipping to the UK and EU!✨ Shares appreciated 💜

🛒 VerdantSculpts.com
A photo of four of my tree dragon figures planted in small pots. They are colored like the four seasons. They sit on a metal rail with green foliage in the background.
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Some of our featured art this year! Everything from tarot, to cats, to dragons. Reminder that when you buy from real artists, not only are you showing loved ones thought & care, but you’re encouraging creativity in the world.

#BSNM #handmade #holidaygifts #OOAK #artistprints #tarot #pendants
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
After a busy day, we’re now into our yearly Season of Gratitude sale! It’s both a thank you to the supporters & a way to give you all unique gift ideas.

Soon, I’ll showcase some of the discounts. If you want to hop in right away, you can go straight to the shop: wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com
Winter Soul Studio's yearly "Season of Gratitude" sale! It runs from November 13th to December 1st 2025. No codes are needed, the discounts are already applied to all items showing the festival banner. This sale is both a thank you to our supporters, but also I love featuring items which might make good gifts for loved ones. The image features the types of art in the sale - prints, pendants, tarot, and stickers. All surrounded by cozy fall leaves and squash.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Just did a batch of shipping, now to prepare for the sale switch! Still some time on this one, but tomorrow I’ll be swapping out discounts on art, for our yearly gratitude sale! If you didn’t see your favorite art in this one, keep an eye on the next one.
wintersoulart.bsky.social WinterSoul @wintersoulart.bsky.social · Oct 31
Even though Shia’s been in recovery, she insisted on running her own fall sale this year to help with the vet bills. So behind the scenes, we’ve been working on TWO themed sales! If you enjoy cat & spooky art, you’re gonna want to check out Shia’s Radioactive Sale! wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com
A silly tabby cat plays with her new found radioactive powers by making glowing paw prints on everything she touches. This is Shia's Radioactive Sale, it goes from Oct 30th to Nov 13th. Look for the banner on cat and spooky themed items to get your discounts here: https://wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com/
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Finally got to see an aurora visible to the eye! Sounds like a lot of people were able to catch this one, which makes me happy. Maybe others like me, who missed it last time, caught it. I'm not normally expressive, but I was squeaking & talking pretty loud. Dang it neighbors, get out here! 😆
An aurora, visible to the eye, caught in a CO neighborhood. An aurora, visible to the eye, caught in a CO neighborhood. More green than pink. An aurora, visible to the eye, caught in a CO neighborhood. A green flare up cuts straight through the pink hue in the sky. An aurora, visible to the eye, caught in a CO neighborhood. A pink hue covers the sky.
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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linnybobinny.bsky.social
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
In good news, the UTI has been cleared, yay! Now we can re-focus on the thyroid weirdness. Later this month we'll get more blood tests done, and hopefully get more clarity on what we're supposed to do next.
wintersoulart.bsky.social WinterSoul @wintersoulart.bsky.social · Oct 31
Even though Shia’s been in recovery, she insisted on running her own fall sale this year to help with the vet bills. So behind the scenes, we’ve been working on TWO themed sales! If you enjoy cat & spooky art, you’re gonna want to check out Shia’s Radioactive Sale! wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com
A silly tabby cat plays with her new found radioactive powers by making glowing paw prints on everything she touches. This is Shia's Radioactive Sale, it goes from Oct 30th to Nov 13th. Look for the banner on cat and spooky themed items to get your discounts here: https://wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com/
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Lately been doing a bit of dog walking. I’ve seen friends rant about how poor people’s pet etiquette skills are on walks, but OMG it’s too real now. Today had an extra awkward encounter.
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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eskiworks.bsky.social
With SNAP not being funded next month, husband and I are going to need help keeping the kitchen stocked. Food banks in the area are going to be busy and there's no guarantee they can serve everyone, so if you can help it would be massively appreciated!

ko-fi.com/eskiworks
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Even though Shia’s been in recovery, she insisted on running her own fall sale this year to help with the vet bills. So behind the scenes, we’ve been working on TWO themed sales! If you enjoy cat & spooky art, you’re gonna want to check out Shia’s Radioactive Sale! wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com
A silly tabby cat plays with her new found radioactive powers by making glowing paw prints on everything she touches. This is Shia's Radioactive Sale, it goes from Oct 30th to Nov 13th. Look for the banner on cat and spooky themed items to get your discounts here: https://wintersoulstudios.bigcartel.com/
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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kamakru.bsky.social
Turn off Gemini in Google!
It's been turned on by default.

Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box.

www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out
It's a little hidden, but there is a way to remove Gemini from your favorite Google services.
www.zdnet.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
wintersoulart.bsky.social
Drives me crazy how long it takes to prep the dragons for painting. A lot of it is that they’re not normal casts, I’m customizing each one. Each different detail takes a long time to modify, and it can only be done in small sections.
October 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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eskiworks.bsky.social
Autumn Herald YCHs are back again, this year I made one of Nym as a sample! $75- $120 depending on character complexity, sign up and more info below! #Art #BlueSkyNightMarket
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Digitally painted image of an anthro fox-like creature with feathered wings floating in front of a stand of yellow and orange autumn trees.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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coil.bsky.social
While defending the luddite argument in Discord, I stumbled into this IMO succinct explanation for opposing generative AI:

At every step in the process, it impoverishes us.
AI impoverishes us at every step of the process: - data centers pollute our environment - energy use drives up costs - content theft robs creators of income - the actual output is used to displace workers and depress wages - using it harms our mental health and impairs our competence - the flood of AI slop is damaging our sociopolitical landscape All in service of making a worse product - and world - to enrich a handful of already spectacularly wealthy people
August 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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verdantsculpts.bsky.social
🍁🎃🍂🍁🎃🍂🍁🎃🍂

Happy Autumn! I have opened preorders for a few autumn figures. These will be limited through October 15th. I also have glow in the dark Patch Cats that I will be adding in a few days.

🛒 VerdantSculpts.com
A montage of 4 autumn/halloween themed figures. There is a skeletal dragon, a mimikyu with a pumpkin, an orange tabby cat with pumpkins, and a crow sitting atop a dragon skull.
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM