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Richard Baker

Richard Baker

@bakerart.bsky.social

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http://www.cambridgeartstudio.com/ My paintings etc. Camb Drawing Soc twice a year since 1983. Lots of gallery shows in the past but a little disinvolved now owing to age. Occasional low-price studio sales to visitors. My urban garden is a wildlife haven.

www.cambridgeartstudio.com

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Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 14d

A selection of past work with the theme of "ponds"

Cambridge Botanic Garden pond watercolour

Cambridge Botanic Garden pond watercolour

Saffron Walden Swan Meadow pond, mixed media drawing

The Old Vicarage, Grantchester, pond with footbridge, watercolour and Indian ink

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 16h

I agree because the anti-Farage motivation is key. Many more people than ever will vote tactically to keep this dangerous charlatan out. I voted for a Green councillor because of local issues, but in a General Election I will stick with Labour. There's too much at stake.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 20h

Yes, I remember that! The orange tub of lard with a Sharpie!

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 20h

Good for him! Art is the expression of the human soul and the tech bros who think AI can steal it all and recombine it into something of value don't have souls.

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 1d

The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 1d

“I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I'm 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. ... The other day, somebody wrote me an email, said, ‘What is your stance on AI?’ And my answer was very short. I said, ‘I'd rather die.’” 🫡

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

Trump never reads and would probably score pretty low. Has anyone ever seen him write anything apart from his Klan rally signature?

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

Wow!

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone with half a brain cell knows the US government shutdown is entirely caused by Republican sheep trying to stop the Dear Leader being upset if the #EpsteinFiles are released

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

Great book, great film!

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

I paused to look at your badly photoshopped image and appreciate it but cannot scroll fast enough past anything that screams AI.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

Protection money.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 1d

I pay nothing here in the UK (but Americans say that's evil socialism).

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 3d

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 2d

...and a criminal offence by the perpetrators and the person who ordered it. "Only obeying orders" isn't a get-out clause.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 2d

The epitome of the photographer's art with Capa just using B&W film in the moment to create something eternal. I'm a great fan of Picasso (and Françoise Gilot too)

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 2d

🍊🤡isn't even in charge of anything over here in the UK yet I'm sick of the sight and sound of him. No-one will mourn his passing. His offspring will be happy with all the loot they've squirrelled away (unless justice prevails). His craven supporters are just scared of his spite and will pretend 😢

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

I'm starting to think it won't go his way. Also I don't think he can put up with the scrutiny of being in Downing Street. He hasn't got anyone suitable to be a minister of the crown. He will present such a woeful collection of nobodies as his cabinet that Truss's fiscal collapse will seem minor.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

Poignant

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

Won't be long.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

If they are keeping up with things they'll know the chances of getting paid are minimal.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

Perhaps it'll become the museum of MAGA horrors with interactive videos and waxworks of the chief perpetrators like Madame Tussauds in London. Might put some of the money back that has been stolen.
www.madametussauds.com/london/

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Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, I agree! Our gang is in full voice and provides constant entertainment.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favourites!

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 4d

Don't you think it's a delicious prospect that he might live to watch the tacky ballroom being demolished from his prison cell.

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 5d

Her lip had tragically uncurled and she needed it recurled before she could interview a Green

Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 6d

It's going to make the Lehman Brothers collapse look like a minor glitch. Nobody even likes AI yet they've bet the farm on it. Everything that we used to do just fine is now smothered with exhortations to use AI... you know you want to...go on now...go on go on go on! youtu.be/aaKT2AdJCAc?...

Will ye have a cup of tea. Ah, Go On!

YouTube video by Dougals Rabbit

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Property of the State @dakinibliss.bsky.social · 6d

We’re hurting as the Felon / Nazi White House destroys our government. However, America has practiced democracy far too long & we’re far too big for fascism to easily take hold. Watch what happens today across our country. WE ARE PISSED OFF. 🤬 Reps & Dems are coming together to voice our disgust.