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Holly Bear ʕ ⚆ ᴥ⚆ʔ 📖✍️ @bearhybrid.art · 1d

Animals and Weres! I just think they're neat ;) 🫴🐺 the more humanistic an anthropomorphic animal is, the less my personal preference for it aesthetically #OldBearComics #TheBearMinimum

Holly bear sitting on a couch looking at an image called genericfurrylady.png saying "Eh not my thing..."

Holly bear sitting on a couch, starting to take interest in the image she is looking at called: Naturalisticanthro .bmp saying: "Hmm getting closer"

Holly bear sitting on a couch, leaning forward as she gets engrossed in viewing the next image Snarlywerewolf .png saying: "Now you're talking!"

Holly bear sitting on the edge of her couch, yelling excitedly at the image being displayed 'justawolfstandingthere .jpg' saying "HELL YEAH!!!"

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 22m

Almost missed #PortfolioDay, but I made it just in time!
I specialize in drawing animals & fantasy critters in natural settings✨

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 8h

Selling this super cute giraffe OC that I just never got around to developing. This was the only piece I ever drew of them! Looking for $20-$40, so feel free to comment or DM an offer🩵🌈
Reposts are appreciated!
#FurryArt #DigitalArt #Procreate #Adoptable

A digital illustration of a kitschy giraffe bounding through a grassy field with Kirby. Skyscrapers can be seen in the far distance that are overgrown with flora. The scene is inspired by the video game Kirby & the Forgotten Land.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 10h

yesterday on twitter, some of the biggest far right doxxing users were suspended and then elon musk caught wind, and reinstated them. get everyone you can off twitter. it is firmly a pro-doxxing-if-you’re-far-right platform

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 12h

Oh, and I also have a Ko-fi for tips & commission orders! Feel free to place an order through this link

River S.'s Commissions

Commissions Open! Click to see River S.'s commission menu.

ko-fi.com

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 12h

Hello, new followers! I’m so happy to have you here. Thank you to everyone who’s shared, liked, and commented on my art; it means more than you know!
My commissions are pretty much always open unless otherwise stated, so feel free to reach out & inquire about paid work🖍️💫

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 23h

Commission for @azirafaerinx.bsky.social!
First time experimenting with neon effects✨🌃
#DigitalArt #FurryArt #Furry #Procreate

A digital illustration of a cartoon dog sitting atop a motel roof. Behind her, there is a glowing neon sign with the motel’s name: “The Dino Dee-Lite Motel.” Trees sway in the background. The sky is a dusky sunset with stars scattered throughout.

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 14h

Ahhh that means a lot to me! Thanks so much. I thought the comet detail would be clever, so I’m glad it stands out!👀

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 23h

Commission for @azirafaerinx.bsky.social!
First time experimenting with neon effects✨🌃
#DigitalArt #FurryArt #Furry #Procreate

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhhh it means the world to me, coming from you, and I totally understand! Thank you for boosting🩵

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 1d

I would be honored!✨😌

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 1d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 1d

I’m gonna go to a No Kings rally on Saturday and I hope all of you will too! There are more of us than there are fascists and it’s time to remind them.

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

The fact that top Republicans are already fearmongering about, lying about, the No Kings rallies this Saturday, across the US, tells you how worried they are about public pressure and protest against their reactionary, autocratic, anti-American agenda.

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anikeru.bsky.social @anikeru.bsky.social · 1d

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 2d

There's no "regular politics" anymore because you can no longer maintain the idea that we all agree on common goals but we only differ about the means of getting there or whatever. The guys in charge now are plainly amoral, sadistic nihilists. They delight in it! You can't civilly disagree with that

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 2d

Aaaand closed! Thank you to everyone who shared & expressed interest. Once my current queue is complete, I’ll be able to accept more👌

John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

Would anyone be interested in an experimental scene like these? Price range is $40-$75, depending on complexity.
Opening two slots for the time being! Comment or DM to claim.
Reposts are much appreciated✨
#CommsOpen #Commissions #DigitalArt #Procreate

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

Would anyone be interested in an experimental scene like these? Price range is $40-$75, depending on complexity.
Opening two slots for the time being! Comment or DM to claim.
Reposts are much appreciated✨
#CommsOpen #Commissions #DigitalArt #Procreate

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Chappell Ellison @chappelltracker.bsky.social · 12d

This Tumblr user summarizes something I've been feeling/doing lately. Against everything going on, it somehow feels helpful.

User homoquartz writes: as long as you smile and nod, people are satisfied. it’s just to show that you are nice and there with good intentions. we’re small in a big world and have to rely on other people to be decent to us. so we do our little human dance to each other to say, “i’m not here to hurt you. here’s something we have in common, like the weather or sports or itchy sweaters, so we both know we’re on the same team. we both agree on a basic fact, like that it is rainy or that being itchy is uncomfortable, and this proves we can get along. i’m being light-hearted and non-threatening right now."
Small talk isn't to get to know a person. It's just a greeting to affirm you're buddies in the universe. I am motivated by wanting the other person to know I am friendly, so I have gotten pretty decent at small tall when I used to hate it.

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 2d

I had to go to great lengths to prove my mental stability in order to be prescribed HRT & top sirgery, and that I’m capable of making my own healthcare decisions. The default perception of transness is that we *can’t possibly* be in our right minds, so we must prove it.
I’m so tired.

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 2d

While it’s fresh in the minds of the public consciousness, adding to the Ed Gein biopic criticism: It cannot be overstated that this depiction of Gein doubles down on the idea that trans people are mentally unstable, and that only by proving our sanity, we may be medically validated to transition.

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 2d

It not only inaccurately contextualizes the life of the real Ed Gein—who was NOT transgender or gender-questioning—but inaccurately depicts the inner world of trans people as well. It’s so maddening, man

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 2d

Adding to this that when you hover over the show’s title box on the app, this scene is precisely the first thing that the viewer sees. They are NOT shy about drawing in viewers with this insulting, uncharitable depiction of “transness.”
Absolutely do not touch this garbage with a ten-foot pole.

🏳️‍⚧️ June Licinio ✡️ @jwlicinio.bsky.social · 5d

it’s awesome that Netflix’s new tv show about Ed Gein where he’s depicted as a psychotic maniac dancing around in a 50s housewife outfit and wig while wearing the face of one of his murder victims has been #1 on the platform for the last week. this is awesome for my rights specifically

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

One slot remains open!

John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

Would anyone be interested in an experimental scene like these? Price range is $40-$75, depending on complexity.
Opening two slots for the time being! Comment or DM to claim.
Reposts are much appreciated✨
#CommsOpen #Commissions #DigitalArt #Procreate

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John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

I can probably work with that! You can DM who you’d like me to draw, and we can go from there👍

John Carpenter’s “That Thang” @timelessriver.bsky.social · 3d

Would anyone be interested in an experimental scene like these? Price range is $40-$75, depending on complexity.
Opening two slots for the time being! Comment or DM to claim.
Reposts are much appreciated✨
#CommsOpen #Commissions #DigitalArt #Procreate

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