Cyntada
@cyntada.bsky.social
• Quality analyst by day.
• Pro artist, #SciArt illustrator, recovering graphic designer by moonlight.
• Cyntada or Cyntada_Art anywhere else.
• Portfolio and more at http://cyntada.com.
• She/her.
• Pro artist, #SciArt illustrator, recovering graphic designer by moonlight.
• Cyntada or Cyntada_Art anywhere else.
• Portfolio and more at http://cyntada.com.
• She/her.
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Cyntada
@cyntada.bsky.social
· Jul 28
I do watercolor and gouache #SciArt, and occasional commissions. Here's a few of my favorites! An illustration of a tibia fusus shell, a Greater Yellowlegs bird on toned paper, photorealistic renderings of Silvery Blue butterflies, and a pigment-test sketch that turned into a lovely stormy sky.
"Did you go to school for that? Do you need a degree for that? It doesn't need to be all perfect, but can you make a banner for my kid's soccer team real quick? 🥺"
1. Yes
2. No, but I have one, it opens doors
3a. Imperfect? You can handle that
3b. Yes, what's your budget? *person scurries away*
1. Yes
2. No, but I have one, it opens doors
3a. Imperfect? You can handle that
3b. Yes, what's your budget? *person scurries away*
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
"Did you go to school for that? Do you need a degree for that? It doesn't need to be all perfect, but can you make a banner for my kid's soccer team real quick? 🥺"
1. Yes
2. No, but I have one, it opens doors
3a. Imperfect? You can handle that
3b. Yes, what's your budget? *person scurries away*
1. Yes
2. No, but I have one, it opens doors
3a. Imperfect? You can handle that
3b. Yes, what's your budget? *person scurries away*
Go put ibuprofen on the grocery list.
one more cab calloway thing: he performed "minnie the moocher" in blues brothers, which was a 1931 song in a 1980 movie, the modern equivalent would be aerosmith performing "back in the saddle" in a movie released this year, you're all welcome
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Go put ibuprofen on the grocery list.
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$970 to close this out. I know we can make this happen this, we’ve got momentum! I want to get back to work!!
I used to BE a small business. I want to do that again!! If you’re looking for a good deed to do this weekend, you could help me out or share this with someone who’s able? I’m so thankful for everyone who’s helped, can you get me over the finish line? gofund.me/0d8a83f35
Donate to Help Matt replace tools burned in Eaton fire., organized by Matt O'Brien
As a member of the Altadena community for over a decade, I’m absolutely dev… Matt O'Brien needs your support for Help Matt replace tools burned in Eaton fire.
gofund.me
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
$970 to close this out. I know we can make this happen this, we’ve got momentum! I want to get back to work!!
Go get shiny stuff! You deserve it!!
I decided to extend this sale through Monday (12/1), so you have a bit more time to get yourself something shiny before it ends! #bsnm 🧶
It's Small Business Saturday, so just a quick reminder that sale is still going. Come find magical creatures and whimsical worlds! 25% off with code: SaleSeason!
whimsystation.com
whimsystation.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Go get shiny stuff! You deserve it!!
I still reflexively scan the lot for good sleeping spots when I pull into a Walmart, and also shudder at the thought of ever living that life again. It's been years. And yes, I had a full time job at better than minimum wage.
"Homelessness today isn't just the person sleeping outside a Walmart. It's often the cashier or worker stocking the shelves inside."
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
November 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I still reflexively scan the lot for good sleeping spots when I pull into a Walmart, and also shudder at the thought of ever living that life again. It's been years. And yes, I had a full time job at better than minimum wage.
"Homelessness today isn't just the person sleeping outside a Walmart. It's often the cashier or worker stocking the shelves inside."
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
November 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
This, plus: living outside/in a car is an *incredibly* expensive lifestyle. You just don't get anything good for the money.
I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
November 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
This, plus: living outside/in a car is an *incredibly* expensive lifestyle. You just don't get anything good for the money.
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation.
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation.
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Bobcat
Ring-tailed cat
Anna's Hummingbird that landed on my shirt (!)
Black bear
Bald eagles
Bobcat
Ring-tailed cat
Anna's Hummingbird that landed on my shirt (!)
Black bear
Bald eagles
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Blue whale (and calf)
Mexican free-tailed bat
King rail
Portuguese man-o-war
17 year periodical cicada
Blue whale (and calf)
Mexican free-tailed bat
King rail
Portuguese man-o-war
17 year periodical cicada
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Polar bear
Beluga whale
Moose
Wolf
Lynx
(it was hard to pick 5)
Polar bear
Beluga whale
Moose
Wolf
Lynx
(it was hard to pick 5)
November 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Bobcat
Ring-tailed cat
Anna's Hummingbird that landed on my shirt (!)
Black bear
Bald eagles
Bobcat
Ring-tailed cat
Anna's Hummingbird that landed on my shirt (!)
Black bear
Bald eagles
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November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hail, fellow Captains!
@booksyalove.bsky.social @illuviel.bsky.social @kathleend.bsky.social @gmtminus7.bsky.social
And in memoriam: @merujo.bsky.social 💜
@booksyalove.bsky.social @illuviel.bsky.social @kathleend.bsky.social @gmtminus7.bsky.social
And in memoriam: @merujo.bsky.social 💜
On this day in 2013, the game “A Map Of The Floating City” by Thomas Dolby shut down.
#game @thomasdolby.bsky.social
#game @thomasdolby.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Hail, fellow Captains!
@booksyalove.bsky.social @illuviel.bsky.social @kathleend.bsky.social @gmtminus7.bsky.social
And in memoriam: @merujo.bsky.social 💜
@booksyalove.bsky.social @illuviel.bsky.social @kathleend.bsky.social @gmtminus7.bsky.social
And in memoriam: @merujo.bsky.social 💜
Welcome, we're having Tofurkey!
Hey, it’s turkey sushi!
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Welcome, we're having Tofurkey!
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The #DisabledInSTEM Mentorship Program has almost an equal number of applicants for mentees and mentors!
Just sad to see interest extremely low this year. I’m not sure how I could reach people better so please share within your networks! 💜
Just sad to see interest extremely low this year. I’m not sure how I could reach people better so please share within your networks! 💜
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The #DisabledInSTEM Mentorship Program has almost an equal number of applicants for mentees and mentors!
Just sad to see interest extremely low this year. I’m not sure how I could reach people better so please share within your networks! 💜
Just sad to see interest extremely low this year. I’m not sure how I could reach people better so please share within your networks! 💜
Why… I've been GenX my entire life and had no idea that ellipses were a Millennial thing… nice to know someone else out there appreciates this most useful form of punctuation.
One thing about millennials… y’all love an ellipses. Just say what you gotta say man! 😩
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Why… I've been GenX my entire life and had no idea that ellipses were a Millennial thing… nice to know someone else out there appreciates this most useful form of punctuation.
We were supposed to have meatloaf, but the hamburger thawed too fast. Meatloaf is in the oven and Thanksgiving dinner starts now.
Realized I didn't post this here.
Turkey for thanksgiving is traditional, not mandatory.
You can have something else.
Seriously.
You can have barbecue if you want. You can have tacos. You can have the feast *you enjoy* not what tradition says.
Turkey for thanksgiving is traditional, not mandatory.
You can have something else.
Seriously.
You can have barbecue if you want. You can have tacos. You can have the feast *you enjoy* not what tradition says.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
We were supposed to have meatloaf, but the hamburger thawed too fast. Meatloaf is in the oven and Thanksgiving dinner starts now.
Always up for a celebratory share - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I turn 30 today! 🎉
Any chance for some shares? I'd love to be able to share my artwork with more people! <3
Any chance for some shares? I'd love to be able to share my artwork with more people! <3
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Always up for a celebratory share - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
When you use online libraries, BOTH the library and the author benefit! 😃
I see we're talking about pirating books again today-- don't do this.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
When you use online libraries, BOTH the library and the author benefit! 😃
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I see we're talking about pirating books again today-- don't do this.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I see we're talking about pirating books again today-- don't do this.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
My budget has been tight this year, I get it. That's why I've been getting a ton of books from the library. With Libby and Overdrive it's just as convenient as Amazon, there's no reason not to use it. And authors still get paid.
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It's that time...
Put your turkey in the fridge to defrost! Now.
You're welcome!
Put your turkey in the fridge to defrost! Now.
You're welcome!
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It's that time...
Put your turkey in the fridge to defrost! Now.
You're welcome!
Put your turkey in the fridge to defrost! Now.
You're welcome!
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Now do the US omg
Woah!
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Now do the US omg
Please don't hesitate to support lots of folks who are disabled in STEM! Alyssa is the most fantastic advocate, and this will help her continue to raise awareness for those finding their way in academia and the sciences. 💜
Representation matters. Disabled voices in STEM matter.
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
DisabledInSTEM | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
Thank you for your interest in supporting the DisabledInSTEM community!
www.bonfire.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please don't hesitate to support lots of folks who are disabled in STEM! Alyssa is the most fantastic advocate, and this will help her continue to raise awareness for those finding their way in academia and the sciences. 💜
@vagablondviking.bsky.social LOOOOOOK
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
@vagablondviking.bsky.social LOOOOOOK