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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks Bex xxxxxx

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 6h

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Alison, an artist and sometimes writer from London, UK, and I draw comics, book covers and editorial. Can't show you the sequentials I'm drawing right now but I'm open for covers (especially books), comic writing and to discuss the next thing.

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Fabio Chiusi @fabiochiusi.bsky.social · 4h

"we should not assume that technological revolutions are productivity revolutions. The rate of productivity growth has been in sharp decline since 2003, and today sits where it stood before the widespread adoption of the personal computer"

www.techpolicy.press/generative-a...

Generative AI’s Productivity Myth | TechPolicy.Press

People may be using artificial intelligence, but that doesn’t mean it’s useful, writes Eryk Salvaggio.

www.techpolicy.press

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 3h

Creative, constructive, clever

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Ray Newman @raynewman.bsky.social · 4h

We now know who designed the Wicker Man corn flakes box!

Paul Watson @lazaruscorporation.co.uk · 4h

I just received an email from the designer's brother-in-law so I've updated my blog post to credit them by name:
www.lazaruscorporation.co.uk/blogs/artist...

Corn Flakes, Stuck Culture, & the wrong type of undead

It started off, as these things tend to do, as a light-hearted thread on BlueSky initiated by writer Ray Newman about Sainsbury’s slightly otherworldly Corn Flakes packaging design from the 1970s, whi...

www.lazaruscorporation.co.uk

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Okto - galina wake up @oktorisuyet.com · 2d

178 - Primitivism

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alex moore @notanotheralex.bsky.social · 5h

hey #portfolioday! i’m an illustrator storyboard/comic book artist probably best known for my work w/ Dungeons & Daddies. would be more than happy to hear about any pin-up and cover projects you might need a hand on 👀

[email protected]
cargocollective.com/alexmooreill...
#art #comics #dnd

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shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · 19h

I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop

too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees

our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK

this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up

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Derek @derekdesanges.bsky.social · Aug 15

with your help we can change this

the wicker mang @mangmangmang.bsky.social · Aug 14

People are always rightly pointing out that Warhammer contributes more to the British economy than the fishing industry, but the problem is that there just aren't very many folk songs about Warhammer

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 6h

I like drawing lots of things- for me with comics, the puzzle is the challenge, making the storytelling carry emotion whilst also doing everything the story needs. Here's some sequentials (three of which coloured by Jordie Bellaire, one about to be).
Everything tells a story.

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 6h

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Alison, an artist and sometimes writer from London, UK, and I draw comics, book covers and editorial. Can't show you the sequentials I'm drawing right now but I'm open for covers (especially books), comic writing and to discuss the next thing.

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Dave Kellett @davekellett.bsky.social · 13h

Cartooning pals! Applications are open for one of my favorite annual events: ALASKA COMICS CAMP! Send in your application and join us in Juneau!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

2026 Comics Camp Application

Alaska Robotics Comics Camp Convention & In-Town Events: May 7th - May 9th, 2026 Camp Dates: May 9th - May 13th, 2026 ************************ Have you attended in the past? Feel free to skip any o...

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Deeply Unsexy Scary Gorgon Costume @scarygorgon.bsky.social · 21h

Sent another sticker off printerwards today. This one’s not glow in the dark, but should be printed on some nice, slightly pinky holographic paper.

It’s a rat I drew a week or two ago, with its little rat arms up in the air, exclaiming I’M JUST A FUCKING RAT // GOD FUCKIN DAMN IT.

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wendy copium @alicebennett.bsky.social · 17h

one thing LLMs have revealed is that the belief that there is a magical incantation that will give you what you want is not just confined to pick-up artists and freemen on the land

Des Fitzgerald @desfitzgerald.bsky.social · 19h

Seeing people nonchalantly post stuff like makes me feel like I'm going crazy honestly.

A post from an academic on blue sky that says: "I'm learning about "prompt engineering" when asking LLMs to extract data. I now add this to all instructions:

Style
Be concise, analytic, and specific (cite page/figure if provided). If essential info is missing, keep going but flag Unclear and exact data needed. Never invent data.

#academicsky"

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Shree Klime, a college freshman at Mizusa University @beambayonet.bsky.social · 17h

this is one of the sickest comics in a rich complex web of traditions and artyom fucking nails it, keep finding new things to latch onto every reread. go buy it, go read it, gorgeous piece, comics are so back

Dr Artyom Trakhanov - THERE COMES FOR YOU A DAY is out now! @vor-bokor.bsky.social · 17h

THERE COMES FOR YOU A DAY is still available on @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social, btw!
www.shortboxcomicsfair.com/shop-sq4wj/p/there-comes-for-you-a-day-by-artyom-trakhanov

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 18h

these places are all individual trips, or an all- Italy interrail pass.

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 18h

What do you think about Patrick Grant's Community Clothing, in the UK? I have a really nice coat from them and a pair of jeans. They're trying to produce locally.

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michele abounader @cerealpancake.bsky.social · 19h

big witch book launch day tomorrow, lots to do, lots to see.

michele abounader @cerealpancake.bsky.social · 14d

I didn't say this last week when I first posted about the prelaunch for Witching Season, but...

I have a story in the book with @bailierosenlund.bsky.social 🌙

sign up here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...

snip of cover art for witching season by Sweeney Boo

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 19h

Uffizi, Accademia, cross the river for the Pitti Palace, get into as many churches with amazing old paintings as possible, do the Duomo roof climb, eat street pizza, and if you have time, get out of town to go see somewhere like San Gimignano. Two long days.

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alex moore @notanotheralex.bsky.social · 1d

"The Head Sullivan Show”; S3//Ep.35 of Dungeons and Daddies is out now!

stories will be told + the gang go on a fun little joyride through the streets of Peachyville

www.dungeonsanddaddies.com/episodes/s3e35
follow the dads on bsky; @dungeonsanddads.bsky.social

#art #ttrpg #dnd

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 19h

Maybe stay over- I've only done that Rome to Florence once and it felt like ages (it also is via Pisa, if I remember). That said, I think you'd want more than a day. BTW The Rest Is History podcast has a cracking set of pods on the Medicis.

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 20h

Could use a t shirt with 'this disgusts me' on it. feel i am thinking that a lot lately. Also, rat.

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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 20h

Really important reminder of how Reform aren’t just Little Englanders, but part of an international far-right network which wants to take away fundamental rights we all take for granted - and wants to use “free speech” as a lever

Jane Bradley @bradleyjane.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: How a U.S. anti-abortion group has quietly positioned itself as a powerbroker between the Trump administration and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

Latest investigation w Elizabeth Dias.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...

They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

www.nytimes.com

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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 22h

A good thing, although non-consensual video isn't everyone's cup of tea.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 1d

News! Goblin Market Small Press Comics Fair Comes to Stanley Arts, South London this Sunday, October 19th. www.brokenfrontier.com/goblin-marke...

Goblin Market Small Press Comics Fair Comes to Stanley Arts, South London this Sunday, October 19th – Broken Frontier

Details on exhibitors and events at the Goblin Market small press comics fair at Stanley Arts in South London.

www.brokenfrontier.com

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