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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 1d

Hello again, my chipper chaps of cheer! This is Louis Southard of Team Laugh Riot to say WE ARE 100% FUNDED!!! I'm in complete shock after receiving a very generous donation by our latest backer. Thank you so much to one Max for bringing us to our goal, it is utterly appreciated!

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t believe Im finding out about new new job role like this.

Also hello I have a MinuteFood cameo! We still haven’t finished all those Jaffa cakes though @kevindwhitley.bsky.social is certainly giving it his all. 🍪🍰

youtu.be/pVC2m6u5vFY?...

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 2d

Whose fate would Toula be playing with? #hades2

Fanart drawing of the Hades 2 game. It shows two characters of the game and a cat. The left character, Moros, is holding up a piece of string for the cat to play with. Melinoë on the right giggles at this interaction.

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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 7d

WE ARE NOW LIVE AND LAUNCHING A STRONGER, MORE LOVING WORLD!

Laugh Riot #1 is a 24-page comic book hat can only be described as Looney Tunes versus 1984. It's an anti-fascist thrill ride of japes, play, and good old fashioned ultra-violence!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lou...

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geckiiarts.bsky.social @geckiiarts.bsky.social · 8d

Expectation vs reality

#pixelart #pokemon

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MinuteEarth @minuteearth.bsky.social · 7d

Could we survive eating only humans?

We tried to answer this question - but please don't do this.
Made with our friends at @xkcd.com

youtu.be/PUtI3xoaHx0?...

The top of the illustration says "NEW VIDEO" under which a stick figure asks "Could we survive eating only humans". In a box there's the video thumbnail of a stick figure lifting the cover of a plate of undefined food, while other stick figures ask "liver and kidneys?" and "stomach and spleen?". The bottom of the illustration shows the link to youtube channel "youtube.com/@xkcd_whatif"

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 9d

Yayy I got to join team Laugh Riot! This comic is for everyone who is angry at the current state of the world 🔥🔥🔥 follow the pre-launch page of this kickstarter to get notified when it goes live!

Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 9d

Hello again, my pleasant pals of play! Laugh Riot #1 writer Louis Southard here with some fun news! First up, the final piece of art needed for the campaign has arrived and it's here just in time! Introducing Merry Andrew's Merrymaker Sticker by @lizahaart.bsky.social

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Tommy Siegel @tommysiegel.bsky.social · 12d

birders, feast your eyes! my “extremely accurate birds” calendar is back by popular demand, and my illustrations are more realistic than ever! i do believe this new edition is the most anatomically-precise collection of bird illustrations ever drawn!

tommysiegel.net

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Hades2 release day 💖💖

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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 13d

A brand new LAUGH RIOT #1 update requires a brand new cover by the incredible @wormfolk.bsky.social and some very important information! Be sure to read it all! Thank you!

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Ariane Briegel @arianebriegel.bsky.social · 13d

As a farewell present, the biology department at Leiden University commissioned @lizahaart.bsky.social - thank you for this wonderful portrait!

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 13d

Have the best time in Paris 💖💖💖

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 15d

MC Escher inspired ribbon diagrams for protein visualisation. This is one of my favorite science videos because I never questioned WHY we use ribbon diagrams for protein visualisation while I was still in science. I was surprised at how recently these were developed!

www.youtube.com/shorts/qzKPE...

The origin of the Ribbon Diagram!

YouTube video by MinuteEarth

www.youtube.com

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 19d

Thank youuu

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 19d

“Death whispers your name”
I had an amazing time taking photos with Nick at the Finchale priory, what a gorgeous location!

Character: Kibellah from wh40k Rogue Trader by @owlcatgames.bsky.social
Photos by VisionvsSight (IG and FB)

Cosplayer dressed as Kibellah (red and black leggings with gold chest armor) posing with a sword in front of a stone historic wall.

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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 23d

PRE-LAUNCHING A STRONGER, MORE LOVING WORLD! Laugh Riot #1 is a 24-page comic book that can only be described as Looney Tunes versus 1984. It's an anti-fascist thrill ride of japes, play, and good old fashioned ultra-violence!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lou...

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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you @comicbookyeti.com and @dougawood.bsky.social for the unexpected coverage! I really appreciate it!

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maezanilla @ MCM London @maezanilla.bsky.social · 24d

✨⏳ Death to Chronos! ⌛️✨

A full illustration for Hades 2. It features Melinoë summoning her signature weapons in the middle of the composition and Hecate, in much larger proportion, right behind her.

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 24d

Im going to MCM in october whooo

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 27d

I am too easy to trap with a fun science question. I am a victim of @camerontheduke.bsky.social s great script writing.

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 28d

Our new video is out!

MinuteEarth @minuteearth.bsky.social · 28d

What if the Moon were made entirely of electrons?

Made with our friends at @xkcd.com
youtu.be/DiWFXv9N0Vs?...

Drawing that states "new video" at the top with a stick figure that says "what if the moon were made entirely of electrons?". Underneath is a rectangle showing a youtube thumbnail for 'what if' with an Earth and Moon drawn on it. The Earth is filled with protons, the moon with electrons. The bottom text is a link to the youtube channel: youtube.com/@xkcd_whatif

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 29d

It was an absolute joy to create visuals for Abdel and to see how these keep supporting his stories. I also appreciate social science genetics in a totally new way now 💙

Abdel Abdellaoui @dr-appie.bsky.social · Sep 8

Some people call it a minefield. Others call it dangerous, even irresponsible. I call it the most promising field in life sciences.

My love letter to social science genetics: communities.springernature.com/posts/a-love...

A Love Letter to Social Science Genetics

Some people call social science genetics a minefield. Others call it dangerous, even irresponsible. I call it the most promising field in life sciences.

communities.springernature.com

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · 29d

I absolutely ADORE the 'travel agency' posters for NASA, imagining exoplanets as places to visit.

This is a really nice article about the motivation, progress and effect it had on people:

jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

Imagining exoplanets as destinations: a case study of artist-scientist collaborations on NASA's iconic Exoplanet Travel Bureau posters

This is the age of exoplanets. Thousands of planets around other suns have been discovered, upending settled science. Unlike spectacular imagery of other phenomena (e.g., nebulae), exoplanets are diff...

jcom.sissa.it

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks!

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Lizah van der Aart @lizahaart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can you tell I love wearing armor?

Shadowshoots took some amazing photos of my Shadowheart cosplay at Hylton Castle 🖤

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