Merikkuma
@merikkuma.com
Traditional Artist
Watercolor | Gouache | Ink
www.merikkuma.com/shortcuts/
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Watercolor | Gouache | Ink
www.merikkuma.com/shortcuts/
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Merikkuma
@merikkuma.com
· Feb 6
Hello! I’m trying to connect with other artists. My main focus is traditional media. I mainly post my paintings and traveling photos that will turn into paintings at some point.
This year I will try to limit all subscriptions. The greed of corporations is getting ridiculous.
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 AM
This year I will try to limit all subscriptions. The greed of corporations is getting ridiculous.
As someone that spends a lot of time on youtube watching fashion styles, capsule wardrobes, etc, etc … I kind of want to see someone style the most boring columbia jacket since thats what I wear 99% of the time during winter 😔
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
As someone that spends a lot of time on youtube watching fashion styles, capsule wardrobes, etc, etc … I kind of want to see someone style the most boring columbia jacket since thats what I wear 99% of the time during winter 😔
Another great morning video, this one ignited some hope that was dwindling. Also amazing use of real hand-made props. 🌎
How much progress have we made on climate change?
YouTube video by Simon Clark
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October 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Another great morning video, this one ignited some hope that was dwindling. Also amazing use of real hand-made props. 🌎
Loved this video’s take on fashion.
The Fashion of Sci-Fi Futures
YouTube video by verilybitchie
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Loved this video’s take on fashion.
My Watercolor Feed is looking *chef’s kiss* today 💋🙂↕️🤌🏻
September 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My Watercolor Feed is looking *chef’s kiss* today 💋🙂↕️🤌🏻
A dream came true today. ✨ The cast did and amazing job. Incredible performance, music, costumes, and energy. Theatre is such an engaging form of art. Loved it.
September 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A dream came true today. ✨ The cast did and amazing job. Incredible performance, music, costumes, and energy. Theatre is such an engaging form of art. Loved it.
A little pottery wheel project ✨
September 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A little pottery wheel project ✨
Reposted by Merikkuma
Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Unspecified number of vessels due to depart Barcelona on Sunday, with dozens more expected to leave other Mediterranean ports on 4 September
A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, is due to leave from Barcelona on Sunday to try to “break the illegal siege of Gaza”, organisers said.
The vessels will set off from the Spanish port city to “open a humanitarian corridor and end the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people”, said the Global Sumud Flotilla. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Well said:
“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring […], to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it. Blissful ignorance and total isolation, warm in the womb of the algorithm, nourished by hungry machines.”
- Anthony Moser
“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring […], to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it. Blissful ignorance and total isolation, warm in the womb of the algorithm, nourished by hungry machines.”
- Anthony Moser
I Am An AI Hater
I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.
anthonymoser.github.io
August 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Well said:
“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring […], to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it. Blissful ignorance and total isolation, warm in the womb of the algorithm, nourished by hungry machines.”
- Anthony Moser
“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring […], to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it. Blissful ignorance and total isolation, warm in the womb of the algorithm, nourished by hungry machines.”
- Anthony Moser
I use @blueskyfeedcreator.com to make my Watercolor feed, with the intention to not see AI slop, and only capture beautiful watercolours.
August 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I use @blueskyfeedcreator.com to make my Watercolor feed, with the intention to not see AI slop, and only capture beautiful watercolours.
New Blog Post ✨🌿🦋
Mucha Museum
What do you mean there are two Mucha Museums? In the City of Prague I admired Mucha’s Art Nouveau style up close and learned about his art philosophy and contributions to art.
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July 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
New Blog Post ✨🌿🦋
I rarely write on my blog, and when I do, I always think its going to be a short one. 🤡
July 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I rarely write on my blog, and when I do, I always think its going to be a short one. 🤡
Tried a little plein air this week.
July 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Tried a little plein air this week.
I have a feeling that there will soon be a renaissance of traditional art in the coming years.
July 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I have a feeling that there will soon be a renaissance of traditional art in the coming years.
Wrote about my experience visiting the Belvedere museums. ✨🫶🏻
Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere Museum in Vienna showcases various artworks, focusing on Gustav Klimt. It was very nice to learn about his art process and behind the scenes.
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May 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wrote about my experience visiting the Belvedere museums. ✨🫶🏻
As a paying subscriber to the family plan for more than 2 years this is horrible. Canceling right now. Let’s see if they get the message. 😡
The best time to delete Duolingo was when they first included AI shit. The second best time is now.
Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
As a paying subscriber to the family plan for more than 2 years this is horrible. Canceling right now. Let’s see if they get the message. 😡
Reposted by Merikkuma
Did you use limewire and how bad did it fuck up your computer?
April 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Did you use limewire and how bad did it fuck up your computer?
Back in 2021 I started the 100 portrait challenge and I think I only reached something between 80 or 90. All were pencil sketches. This year I want to start it again but with watercolors.
April 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Back in 2021 I started the 100 portrait challenge and I think I only reached something between 80 or 90. All were pencil sketches. This year I want to start it again but with watercolors.
Vented on my blog about this Ghibli situation 😤
On AI images
Gen AI images are cheap content that steals from artists and prioritizes profit over genuine craft. We should choose human artistry, or risk losing not just jobs, but the very essence of our humani…
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March 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Vented on my blog about this Ghibli situation 😤
My takeaway from Miyazaki’s comments is that if you start using AI it is a reflection on the lack of faith you have on your own creativity and your ability to create.
Hayao Miyazaki's thoughts on an artificial intelligence
YouTube video by Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My takeaway from Miyazaki’s comments is that if you start using AI it is a reflection on the lack of faith you have on your own creativity and your ability to create.
Uploaded my latest painting to my website 🌸✨
Dusk
2025 Watercolor on Paper 10” x 7” I remember looking at this tree and thinking life is beautiful after all.
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March 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Uploaded my latest painting to my website 🌸✨
Finally painting again🫰🏻
March 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Finally painting again🫰🏻