Lex / Cranes
@illgottencranes.bsky.social
Artsy biologist guy, almost a PhD, queer immigrant 🇺🇸->🇳🇴 Limited bandwidth.
e/em, xe/xyr (any spelling!), or he/him 🏳️⚧️
e/em, xe/xyr (any spelling!), or he/him 🏳️⚧️
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Lex / Cranes
@illgottencranes.bsky.social
· Jan 29
Cranes status: I have pretty bad hand pain and need to limit my use of electronic devices.
Trying to balance my ratio of politics to nature/art posting, but alas, existence is political.
Trying to balance my ratio of politics to nature/art posting, but alas, existence is political.
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I occasionally make logos and posters for nonprofits. Please get in touch if you're interested!
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
I occasionally make logos and posters for nonprofits. Please get in touch if you're interested!
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It's a Linne's Cicada, originally for #invertober2024.
I fell off the Invertober train in 2024 when it got near the end. Started on this Linne's Cicada and could not finish the colour! So while I'm in a rut, decided to pick this one back up again to complete it.
#SciArt #invertart #cicada #art
I fell off the Invertober train in 2024 when it got near the end. Started on this Linne's Cicada and could not finish the colour! So while I'm in a rut, decided to pick this one back up again to complete it.
#SciArt #invertart #cicada #art
January 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM
It's a Linne's Cicada, originally for #invertober2024.
I fell off the Invertober train in 2024 when it got near the end. Started on this Linne's Cicada and could not finish the colour! So while I'm in a rut, decided to pick this one back up again to complete it.
#SciArt #invertart #cicada #art
I fell off the Invertober train in 2024 when it got near the end. Started on this Linne's Cicada and could not finish the colour! So while I'm in a rut, decided to pick this one back up again to complete it.
#SciArt #invertart #cicada #art
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White-Eared Pheasant #birbfest day 13.
Watercolor and colored pencils.
#birbfest2026 #birds #animals #illustration #art #wildlife #birds 🦉 #SciArt #sketchbook #watercolor #coloredpencils #sketchbook
Watercolor and colored pencils.
#birbfest2026 #birds #animals #illustration #art #wildlife #birds 🦉 #SciArt #sketchbook #watercolor #coloredpencils #sketchbook
January 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
White-Eared Pheasant #birbfest day 13.
Watercolor and colored pencils.
#birbfest2026 #birds #animals #illustration #art #wildlife #birds 🦉 #SciArt #sketchbook #watercolor #coloredpencils #sketchbook
Watercolor and colored pencils.
#birbfest2026 #birds #animals #illustration #art #wildlife #birds 🦉 #SciArt #sketchbook #watercolor #coloredpencils #sketchbook
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January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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How about the Saddle-billed Stork for #longbeaks #BirdoftheDay
South Africa
#birds #nature #shorebirds
South Africa
#birds #nature #shorebirds
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
How about the Saddle-billed Stork for #longbeaks #BirdoftheDay
South Africa
#birds #nature #shorebirds
South Africa
#birds #nature #shorebirds
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Stay aware, alert, and prepared.
Iceout.org is an informative site where you can see real time witness reports of ICE and their locations: observed, active, and critical.
It is more important than ever to share these resources. Do not ignore what is happening.
Iceout.org is an informative site where you can see real time witness reports of ICE and their locations: observed, active, and critical.
It is more important than ever to share these resources. Do not ignore what is happening.
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Stay aware, alert, and prepared.
Iceout.org is an informative site where you can see real time witness reports of ICE and their locations: observed, active, and critical.
It is more important than ever to share these resources. Do not ignore what is happening.
Iceout.org is an informative site where you can see real time witness reports of ICE and their locations: observed, active, and critical.
It is more important than ever to share these resources. Do not ignore what is happening.
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for @//astrophagic.bsky.social
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January 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
for @//astrophagic.bsky.social
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Song of Summer
6x6" Gouache on watercolor paper
🪶 #birdart
I love Pacific Wrens, one of my favorite birds. They have such long, LOUD, & complex songs but are no bigger than a ping-pong ball! I tried to paint what they sound like
I know each day I'm getting closer to hearing them again 🥰 🌱
6x6" Gouache on watercolor paper
🪶 #birdart
I love Pacific Wrens, one of my favorite birds. They have such long, LOUD, & complex songs but are no bigger than a ping-pong ball! I tried to paint what they sound like
I know each day I'm getting closer to hearing them again 🥰 🌱
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Song of Summer
6x6" Gouache on watercolor paper
🪶 #birdart
I love Pacific Wrens, one of my favorite birds. They have such long, LOUD, & complex songs but are no bigger than a ping-pong ball! I tried to paint what they sound like
I know each day I'm getting closer to hearing them again 🥰 🌱
6x6" Gouache on watercolor paper
🪶 #birdart
I love Pacific Wrens, one of my favorite birds. They have such long, LOUD, & complex songs but are no bigger than a ping-pong ball! I tried to paint what they sound like
I know each day I'm getting closer to hearing them again 🥰 🌱
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hi everyone! i’m going through some financial hurdles so it’d really help me if you shared this post promoting my brushes, maybe consider gifting them? it is the season 🫶
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
hi everyone! i’m going through some financial hurdles so it’d really help me if you shared this post promoting my brushes, maybe consider gifting them? it is the season 🫶
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
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Hello #PortfolioDay!
I am BHO, aversatile freelance artist from Germany who likes to dibble in all sorts of styles. I have been working for board games and RPG publishers and I am currently open for work.
[email protected]
bloodhoundomega.carrd.co
I am BHO, aversatile freelance artist from Germany who likes to dibble in all sorts of styles. I have been working for board games and RPG publishers and I am currently open for work.
[email protected]
bloodhoundomega.carrd.co
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay!
I am BHO, aversatile freelance artist from Germany who likes to dibble in all sorts of styles. I have been working for board games and RPG publishers and I am currently open for work.
[email protected]
bloodhoundomega.carrd.co
I am BHO, aversatile freelance artist from Germany who likes to dibble in all sorts of styles. I have been working for board games and RPG publishers and I am currently open for work.
[email protected]
bloodhoundomega.carrd.co
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Lei and Qu-ru from #30WeirdAncientBirds
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Lei and Qu-ru from #30WeirdAncientBirds
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#dtawinter2026 day 2 from a beautiful view from Gran Paradiso in Italy 🏔️🇮🇹 A busy start for me, but I’m having so much fun seeing everyone create. If you’d like to paint or draw mountains with us, photo references are available on my profile!
#art #gouache #sketchbook #alps
#art #gouache #sketchbook #alps
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM
#dtawinter2026 day 2 from a beautiful view from Gran Paradiso in Italy 🏔️🇮🇹 A busy start for me, but I’m having so much fun seeing everyone create. If you’d like to paint or draw mountains with us, photo references are available on my profile!
#art #gouache #sketchbook #alps
#art #gouache #sketchbook #alps
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"No Filter" Sometimes you can't help what comes out of your mouth...
Watercolor on paper - 8"x10" - available
Watercolor on paper - 8"x10" - available
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
"No Filter" Sometimes you can't help what comes out of your mouth...
Watercolor on paper - 8"x10" - available
Watercolor on paper - 8"x10" - available
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This kingfisher took absolutely everything out of me — 23.5 hours of work! As one of my favorite birds, I just had to capture its stunning turquoise plumage in wool.
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
This kingfisher took absolutely everything out of me — 23.5 hours of work! As one of my favorite birds, I just had to capture its stunning turquoise plumage in wool.
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
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Absolutt alle som har høreapparater bluetooth tilkoplet telefonen (og dette inkluderer meg selv) må slå av denne tilkoplingen (eller telefonen) i god tid før 12:00, kommende onsdag.
Sjokkeffekten vil ellers kunne få alvorlige konsekvenser.
www.nodvarsel.no/test-av-nodv...
Sjokkeffekten vil ellers kunne få alvorlige konsekvenser.
www.nodvarsel.no/test-av-nodv...
Test av Nødvarsel
Onsdag 14. januar klokken 12 testes Nødvarsel på mobil og Sivilforsvarets varslingsanlegg over hele Norge i en felles nasjonal varslingsprøve.
www.nodvarsel.no
January 10, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Absolutt alle som har høreapparater bluetooth tilkoplet telefonen (og dette inkluderer meg selv) må slå av denne tilkoplingen (eller telefonen) i god tid før 12:00, kommende onsdag.
Sjokkeffekten vil ellers kunne få alvorlige konsekvenser.
www.nodvarsel.no/test-av-nodv...
Sjokkeffekten vil ellers kunne få alvorlige konsekvenser.
www.nodvarsel.no/test-av-nodv...
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My time to join in again with #BirbFest2026, doing the shorter list for my sanity! I'm gonna guess everyone had to type very careful when researching this one.... quite the striking fellow, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock.
#BirdArt #SciArt #BirbFest #Illustration #Procreate #ArtSky
#BirdArt #SciArt #BirbFest #Illustration #Procreate #ArtSky
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM
My time to join in again with #BirbFest2026, doing the shorter list for my sanity! I'm gonna guess everyone had to type very careful when researching this one.... quite the striking fellow, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock.
#BirdArt #SciArt #BirbFest #Illustration #Procreate #ArtSky
#BirdArt #SciArt #BirbFest #Illustration #Procreate #ArtSky
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Another commission done of my flat category :)
Made a custom bunny pattern for the background because I couldn't resist.
Made a custom bunny pattern for the background because I couldn't resist.
December 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Another commission done of my flat category :)
Made a custom bunny pattern for the background because I couldn't resist.
Made a custom bunny pattern for the background because I couldn't resist.
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banning X is a national security issue for every country, plain and simple
its explicit goal is to amplify and empower the largest Nazi-adjacent party in every country in which it operates
it is also the largest deepfake porn generator in the world
this is not a difficult call to make
its explicit goal is to amplify and empower the largest Nazi-adjacent party in every country in which it operates
it is also the largest deepfake porn generator in the world
this is not a difficult call to make
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
banning X is a national security issue for every country, plain and simple
its explicit goal is to amplify and empower the largest Nazi-adjacent party in every country in which it operates
it is also the largest deepfake porn generator in the world
this is not a difficult call to make
its explicit goal is to amplify and empower the largest Nazi-adjacent party in every country in which it operates
it is also the largest deepfake porn generator in the world
this is not a difficult call to make
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Working on some tree frog mugs, trying to feel things beyond rage, as you do
January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Working on some tree frog mugs, trying to feel things beyond rage, as you do
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“Winter Hunter”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🍂
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🍂
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
“Winter Hunter”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🍂
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🍂
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January 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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In #ParAnthropE with @illgottencranes.bsky.social we tagged and monitored female salmon lice at contrasting host densities to test how intensive aquaculture affects their life histories.
The paper is finally out 🎉
Check it out 👇
#parasites #lakselus
royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...
The paper is finally out 🎉
Check it out 👇
#parasites #lakselus
royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...
Parasites perform poorly at high host densities: an experimental test in the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis
Abstract. The link between host density and parasite population size is well-established. However, while high host density facilitates parasite transmissio
royalsocietypublishing.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
In #ParAnthropE with @illgottencranes.bsky.social we tagged and monitored female salmon lice at contrasting host densities to test how intensive aquaculture affects their life histories.
The paper is finally out 🎉
Check it out 👇
#parasites #lakselus
royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...
The paper is finally out 🎉
Check it out 👇
#parasites #lakselus
royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...
