Fancy bear aka Sparks
@fancybear.bsky.social
Just an observer and sometimes commentator on humanity. I make big art happen and study the humans who try to add color to a world determined to make carbon copies.
The solstice came, the long dark upon us. The friends gathered round the fire, cheers to lighter days to come. Through it all I am reminded it is the real ones, the ride or die homies that make this rat race worth the cost. #artists #pagans #yuletide #friends #yuledebauchery
December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The solstice came, the long dark upon us. The friends gathered round the fire, cheers to lighter days to come. Through it all I am reminded it is the real ones, the ride or die homies that make this rat race worth the cost. #artists #pagans #yuletide #friends #yuledebauchery
Looking for work in software is hilarious as an SDET. Most companies have the same software so the same bugs... I tested it with 2 accounts, same resume: turns out those bugs are created an auto deny... So does no one want to work anymore or is AI fucking everyone over and no one listens to QA?
December 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Looking for work in software is hilarious as an SDET. Most companies have the same software so the same bugs... I tested it with 2 accounts, same resume: turns out those bugs are created an auto deny... So does no one want to work anymore or is AI fucking everyone over and no one listens to QA?
Seeing more and more air time dedicated to the ask "where did all the color go?" And it's so nice to see. IMO too many people are striving for NPC energy in their style and their homes. I don't care if you like it, or it will create value... I LIKE IT and it's mine. #art #style #historywasnotgrey
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Seeing more and more air time dedicated to the ask "where did all the color go?" And it's so nice to see. IMO too many people are striving for NPC energy in their style and their homes. I don't care if you like it, or it will create value... I LIKE IT and it's mine. #art #style #historywasnotgrey
My previous post is a little snarky, but that is the culture of the thing. The truth of the matter is corporations cannot tell human stories, and corpo structures invading art scenes can only diminish the unobtainium that is the human spirit. The future of leadership must be more organic. #art
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
My previous post is a little snarky, but that is the culture of the thing. The truth of the matter is corporations cannot tell human stories, and corpo structures invading art scenes can only diminish the unobtainium that is the human spirit. The future of leadership must be more organic. #art
Being part of a large scale art organization with the entire goal to run a 4 day festival is interesting. Often I watch new or old heads scream into the void of how we should change, more often resulting in tiny changes and often to a more corporate structure. #fail #art #assimilationisdeath #corpo
December 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Being part of a large scale art organization with the entire goal to run a 4 day festival is interesting. Often I watch new or old heads scream into the void of how we should change, more often resulting in tiny changes and often to a more corporate structure. #fail #art #assimilationisdeath #corpo
How do we tell the stories of art in a way that captures that essence, that irreplaceable human element, the unobtainium of human interaction that separates us from the machines that we build to survive in this world.
#stories #humanspirit #love #art #magic #humanity #animisim
#stories #humanspirit #love #art #magic #humanity #animisim
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Learning to carve blending an ancient style and my own is a slow fascinating process!
#art #woodworking #oneeyedwanderer #allfather #odin
#art #woodworking #oneeyedwanderer #allfather #odin
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Learning to carve blending an ancient style and my own is a slow fascinating process!
#art #woodworking #oneeyedwanderer #allfather #odin
#art #woodworking #oneeyedwanderer #allfather #odin
Sometimes you need a cold fall day, to get the ponies out of the stable for a rumble, and to follow it all up with home made ham bone soup... #soul #health #alonetime #selfcare
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sometimes you need a cold fall day, to get the ponies out of the stable for a rumble, and to follow it all up with home made ham bone soup... #soul #health #alonetime #selfcare
I have been off this platform for a moment because I did not want my public profile to be a dark place. Depression is real and fighting it is often seen as unacceptable in the public eye. I am back in the gym, my house is clean again, and I am starting to think about art again.
October 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I have been off this platform for a moment because I did not want my public profile to be a dark place. Depression is real and fighting it is often seen as unacceptable in the public eye. I am back in the gym, my house is clean again, and I am starting to think about art again.
Protestors! Start carrying the American flag. Yes I know it has not lived up to the hopes and dreams... But the enemy of our countries have consistently used our lack of "patriotism" to bolster their bullshit view points. take the power back, which starts with action. be the problem for their media!
June 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Protestors! Start carrying the American flag. Yes I know it has not lived up to the hopes and dreams... But the enemy of our countries have consistently used our lack of "patriotism" to bolster their bullshit view points. take the power back, which starts with action. be the problem for their media!
How can a heart be so fulfilled and so empty at the same time? My community holds me up and fills my soul. My lovers bring me joy. And yet without her cancer has taken from me the ability to feel complete.
May 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How can a heart be so fulfilled and so empty at the same time? My community holds me up and fills my soul. My lovers bring me joy. And yet without her cancer has taken from me the ability to feel complete.
Please think of throwing a 5 spot at a good cause. www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/A...
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
On Sunday the 18th May 2025, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on beh...
www.gentlemansride.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Please think of throwing a 5 spot at a good cause. www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/A...
The best way to combat any corrupted government is to build the systems that would replace their tyranny. The only way to build those is at a grass roots level. So meet your neighbors, create local systems, trade goods, become ungovernable by virtue of not needing them.
February 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The best way to combat any corrupted government is to build the systems that would replace their tyranny. The only way to build those is at a grass roots level. So meet your neighbors, create local systems, trade goods, become ungovernable by virtue of not needing them.
I see these images and I just cringe. 65% of Americans own a home, 35% if you're a young adult. Most of America will never own anything like this. We HAVE to refocus on glorifying taking pride in quality over quantity even if that is a 1200sqft fixer. #anticonsumerism #anticapitalism #anarchy
January 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I see these images and I just cringe. 65% of Americans own a home, 35% if you're a young adult. Most of America will never own anything like this. We HAVE to refocus on glorifying taking pride in quality over quantity even if that is a 1200sqft fixer. #anticonsumerism #anticapitalism #anarchy
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A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
January 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
Finished my yule tree this year, it's odd and off center but it is also the first real art I have made in a while, felt damned good too. #maker #art #yule #holidays #snooponastoop
December 20, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Finished my yule tree this year, it's odd and off center but it is also the first real art I have made in a while, felt damned good too. #maker #art #yule #holidays #snooponastoop
I put a lot into what I wear and I want unique interesting pieces to accessorize with. Shopping online is a mine field and most shopping experiences are designed for women or youth. So how does a distinguished gentleman find the bespoke goods he is looking for? Wallets, phone cases, jewelry?
December 8, 2024 at 2:28 AM
I put a lot into what I wear and I want unique interesting pieces to accessorize with. Shopping online is a mine field and most shopping experiences are designed for women or youth. So how does a distinguished gentleman find the bespoke goods he is looking for? Wallets, phone cases, jewelry?
A new setup section on my old welding table. Thanksgiving in the shop is for giving thanks for skills you have learned over the years.
November 29, 2024 at 2:00 AM
A new setup section on my old welding table. Thanksgiving in the shop is for giving thanks for skills you have learned over the years.
“since our human-made systems treat everything, including the very life-support systems of our planet, as the wholly owned subsidiary of the global economy, it's obvious from the vantage point of space that we're living a lie.” #overvieweffect #humanity #space
www.upworthy.com/astronaut-sh...
www.upworthy.com/astronaut-sh...
Astronaut shares the profound 'big lie' he realized after seeing the Earth from space
This change in perspective could change humanity.
www.upworthy.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
“since our human-made systems treat everything, including the very life-support systems of our planet, as the wholly owned subsidiary of the global economy, it's obvious from the vantage point of space that we're living a lie.” #overvieweffect #humanity #space
www.upworthy.com/astronaut-sh...
www.upworthy.com/astronaut-sh...
We need to do better. Across the board it's on the rise. We are NOT doing this right. #suicideawareness #bekind #checkonyourfriends #menshealth
November 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
We need to do better. Across the board it's on the rise. We are NOT doing this right. #suicideawareness #bekind #checkonyourfriends #menshealth
Self care day. Realizing I have not cared for my current vessel properly since I stopped playing rugby. It's time to find my inner child and adventure more for the sake of the adventure. Change starts with action, and action is sometimes a lone trip to the mountains with headphones and a smile.
November 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Self care day. Realizing I have not cared for my current vessel properly since I stopped playing rugby. It's time to find my inner child and adventure more for the sake of the adventure. Change starts with action, and action is sometimes a lone trip to the mountains with headphones and a smile.
Cleaned the shop today. This space is 799 sqft of me l, my happy things.
November 17, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Cleaned the shop today. This space is 799 sqft of me l, my happy things.
Sleepy Boston's are the best. #bostonterrier #emotionalsupportpig
November 16, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Sleepy Boston's are the best. #bostonterrier #emotionalsupportpig