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Otherbuttons & the Broadcasting System
@otherbuttons.bsky.social
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A sentient broadcast between dissociation & dream. There’s no guide to television like this. 🖤

Illustrator, Actor, Writer - 🏳️‍⚧️ ♿️
{ DID System, AuDHD }

https://twitch.tv/otherbuttons
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otherbuttons.bsky.social
I think they replaced the main actor?
It’s hard to tell.
A sketchbook page of scribbles, mostly shapely, some more detailed, some scribbled over. They all depict a man (our DID System’s sona, Alistar) and seem to be concept art. One is scribbled out furiously, and all capital writing covers it ‘THERE ARE NO MEANINGS IN MANHATTEN’. Another that was rejected with its own notation on how to fix it is overlaid with ‘THIS IS US’. In the top left it a pen, and a pair of vintage glasses that match the ones in the photo.
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
This new season’s lookin’ kinda banger.
A photo of a sketchbook with a pen and glasses to the side. A thumb holds it down. The sketches consist of many circles with increasingly more abstract renditions of a man in glasses (Alistar, our dissociative identity disorder system's 'singletsona') and a small creature (Reginald) writing on a blackboard with an X. Each are homages to Test Card F.
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
never mind I take it all back my brain hurts
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
And so we venture a little deeper.
White text on black and a shapely drawing that depicts an man in glasses painting. On the canvas is a much more neater, 'presentable' illustration. Both are drawn by us. "There has always been a disconnect between who we are, and how we DRAW. Like we rejected what made us Us somewhere along the way, in effort to present Acceptably." Another drawing of the man, gesturing. "Truly, that has always been the case. We were so young when we put the mask on, afterall. We never got to see who we grew into." And a drawing of a little girl, with a much neater mask on, smiling like she was told she should. "But then... we started to spot Us." Swirls emit from a large floating white orb that almost feels like it's smiling. Another scribble of the man breaking off a mask, cracking, clawing it apart to show spirals underneath. "And shard by shard, We reach out to Love Ourself."
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Pokémon card alters!~
Raichu my beloved; he’s just a bean.
#pokemon #pokemontcg
A pokémon TCG fire energy painted over with a minimalistic retro inspired Charizard. They’re drawn in black, with white for features. They look menacing, and are surrounded by sparkles. Are they shiny? Who knows. A pokémon TCG electric energy painted over with a minimalistic retro inspired Magnemite. It's drawn in black, with white for features. Underneath it are three bolts of lightning, and it's surrounded by sparkles. A pokémon TCG electric energy painted over with a minimalistic retro inspired Raichu. They’re drawn in black, with white for features. They’re surrounded by lightning bolts. Bean. A pokémon TCG psychic energy painted over with a minimalistic retro inspired Mega Gardevoir. They’re drawn in black, with white for features. Their eyes are closes, and she lets out psychic rings.
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Time for Top Surgery.

If it all goes tits up, our last will and testament is in the notes app.
A trans man with grey hair and glasses sits in a hospital gown. They are waiting. For three hours.
September 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
downtown abbey
Best Butler Mr Carson from Hit Netflix Series Mr Carson and the Gang ( Downton Abbey ) looking disappointed. He's a large old man who is looking disapproving at the screen. The text says [ Mr Carson WILL remember that ]
September 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Re-prepping a bunch of signage for Devcon at the end of the month, and realising how much our graphic design has actually come along from the old days. 😌

This is an older photo, but I’m quite proud of it all!
An older photo of a bunch of midcentury retro inspired signage for artist’s alley, advertising products like sticker albums c card holders, and sketchcards.
September 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
We will never be able to resist a whiteboard in the wild. #pokemon
Pokemon art on a whiteboard of our local tcg shop, drawn by us. It features cartoons of Raichu, Pikachu, Pichu with Balloons, a Mimikyu floating up top, and a ‘Pikachu’ to the left that says Real Pikachu (Not Clickbait). It has a suspiciously Ditto looking way about it.
August 31, 2025 at 4:26 AM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Run, Rabbit, Run, Rabbit,
Run, Run, Run.

@papyskellington.bsky.social's Peter.
{ #Wonderlost | #TTRPG }
The White Rabbit from a tabletop version of Alice in Wonderland, stands scared, shadowed and backlit in the hunting-rifle target eye of a pocket watch. The watch's chains spiral around, as four symbols point inwards towards the rabbit: A red heart, a black spade, a dark purple diamond, and a blue club.
August 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Plans for Pokémon Cards.
#pokemon #sketchcards
Digital drawings in a retro midcentury cartoon art style, of various Pokemon. Some have been drawn on energy cards from the tcg series, with the intent to redraw them traditionally with posca. The first is of a Charizard, the second is Azumarill. There are two sketches of the same to the right. The next row are two sketches of Mega Gardevoir, followed by a Bulbasaur. Then there's a Raichu, a Mega Banette, and another Raichu.
August 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Went back to cards last night, so we brought one of our system’s little ones some Pokémon packs…

Pulled this on her second, and I could Feel her bouncing around excitedly in the inner world. 🥹

Fossil Slowpoke energy.
A Pokemon illustration Rare card of Slakoth, a little sloth, just chilling. It says Basic - Slakoth - hp60 - Take it Easy: heal 60 damage from the Pokemon, during your next turn this Pokemon can’t retreat.
August 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
#Artfight attack on @fiercewool.bsky.social !

We missed drawing Bioshock. ✨💉
artfight.net/attack/11839...
A retro illustration of a little sister OC riding a Big Daddy from the Bioshock series. The big machine man has bunny ears from the splicer masks. The little girl points whilst yelling ‘Look Mr Bun’. Rapture will never be safe from a duo this cute.
July 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
embrace knowledge.
#artfight attack on Kope_png

artfight.net/attack/11281...
A retro cartoon illustration of an abstract entity that I struggle to describe. It has cherries for eyes and is sort of a claw and has butterfly wings and the hands of a buisnessman. The background is another more detailed version of this. The text overlaid says EMBRACE! KNOWLEDGE
July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Meet the Ringmaster: leader of 'Cirque Du Elysium', and one of the most feared & revered magicians in the dystopian circus-city that is #Carousellia.

toyhou.se/33857384.the...
{ #obOCs | #obRingmaster | #OCsky }
A character reference sheet for Artfight. It shows various images of a very fat posh white man in a circus ringmaster's outfit with a top hat and cane. In one there is also a small 1950s housewife known as Mother, who he hates but that's because this smart cunning asshole doesn't know what romantic attraction is. It details parts of his outfit, as well as his magic that looks like the swirls on his jacket (alongside a screenshot from Disney's Alice in Wonderland of how his illusion magic toons stylise). Text reads: 'The Ringmaster - He/They - 7ft - 130 (looks around 50/60) - Rumoured to be as old as the circus city itself, the feared and revered leader of troupe cirque du Elysium is a notoriously powerful magician - although these days he rarely seems to use magic at all. Some think he's wary of the vicious cycle of maladies that it causes to a user's body & mind, already heavily affected by it. He's a stern but charismatic man who often speaks between teasing & mocking. But do not think him a playful sort- no- his temper is as vicious as his contact: his training, fame, & protection, all for he price of your complete obedience. And above all, he is a man of his word. Details text consists of: - Often peers over his glasses - Man without Hat - Natural Coloured Makeup - Neck under Collar - All gold string in this texture - Sleeve Patterns - Back of Tailcoat - Leans most weight on his cane - Top of cane - pointy bits wrap around - cane details - Mother, a rival ringmaster of whom he is HIGHLY suspicious of. But he really likes her baking. Magic section: - Specialises in Illusion Magic. - Swirls are similar to jacket patterns. - Illusions are old disney-style toons (particularly in the style of Caterpillar's smoke from Alice in Wonderland) - Purple + Gold sparkles His dialogue consists of: - Sounds to me like an issue of skill. - Who let her in here?
July 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
This Bastard. (affectionate)

{ #obOCs | #OBringmaster | #Carousellia | #Ocsky }
A retro illustration of a fat white man in a top hat, gold glasses, and mutton chops. His Bowie has a small onyx diamond on it, and he wears a ringmasters jacket with gold swirls.
July 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
#Artfight 'Design an OC' attack on @feedbackblues.bsky.social !~

We're struggling to get over artblock and making this lil parasite oops-all-hands guy helped. #teamcrystals
A retro colouring page inspired creature design of a lion like thing with way too many hands and a parasitic fluffy(?) creature on its head.
July 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
#Artfight Attack on Xoo’s ‘Roblox dilf’, which is still a phrase that takes me out mentally.

artfight.net/attack/90802...
#TeamCrystals #Roblox
A greyscale retro traditional illustration for Artfight. It consists of a dad in a fluffy hat with horns, glasses, and a bomber jacket and tie. He looks tired and worried as he holds up a heart locket.
July 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
It's #Artfight day one, darlings!

And we'll be streaming attacks and hyping up the community (alongside work) all month-long. ✨ Let's draw together!

Break & Health Reminders + Body Doubling @
www.twitch.tv/otherbuttons
Want some company during Artfight? We'll be LIVE over at Twitch.TV/Otherbuttons every weekday 12:30* til 6pm BST. (It's actually 12:45 til tentatively 5 this year)
July 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Quote with some fanart! ✨🎤
A retro illustration art of Miku Hatsune from Vocaloid in her World Tour American Midcentury Outfit. She sings away at her microphone, eyes closed, as her hair flows around. She’s surrounded by sparkles and music notes.
June 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Countdown to #Artfight2025!
✨ Three days to go ✨

This wonderful WoL belongs to @Kaminooniseika #artfight #FFXIV
A final fantasy 14 retro illustration in pink, of a magical cat boy Miqo’te in a maid’s uniform, and a being scared mascot Moogle in a ribbon, being chased by a giant gobbue.
June 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
#Artfight2025 Retro Card Templates are here! Now in their own cleaner post.

Download:
✨ toyhou.se/33829188.obs... ✨

No credit required, but feel free to tag our AF at ~Otherbuttons #Artfight #TeamCrystals #TeamFossils
An Artfight ID Card in Team Crystals colours. It says: Team Crystals - User: - I attack... - I Do: - Friendly Fire - Revenge - Characters I Have: - Human, Feral, Anthro, Monster, Worm, Mech, Other: -- It has a window slot for an icon, and five OCs. An Artfight ID Card in Team Fossils colours. It says: Team Fossils - User: - I attack... - I Do: - Friendly Fire - Revenge - Characters I Have: - Human, Feral, Anthro, Monster, Worm, Mech, Other: -- It has a window slot for an icon, and five OCs.
June 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Countdown to #Artfight2025!
✨ Four days to go ✨

Willy Wonka design belongs to @maddcelestial #artfight
A retro illustration of a take on Willy Wonka. A man looks happy in a purple coat and top hat. He holds a lollipop, eyes closed. The background swirls around it in gold.
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
Countdown to #Artfight2025!
✨ Five days to go ✨

Posting a favourite 2024 attack each day until the 1st!

Sonny belongs to @ballpitbee.bsky.social!
A retro illustration of a shark man that is very not pleased with you. He wears a dapper red suit and green waistcoat, and clenches his fists. His tail sticks up against the border.
June 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
otherbuttons.bsky.social
And here's our #Artfight2025 retro Card Templates:

✨ toyhou.se/33829188.obs... ✨

No credit required, but feel free to tag our AF at ~Otherbuttons if you'd like to pass on the thanks! #Artfight #TeamCrystals #TeamFossils
An Artfight ID Card in Team Fossils colours. It says: Team Fossils - User: - I attack... - I Do: - Friendly Fire - Revenge - Characters I Have: - Human, Feral, Anthro, Monster, Worm, Mech, Other: -- It has a window slot for an icon, and five OCs. An Artfight ID Card in Team Crystals colours. It says: Team Crystals - User: - I attack... - I Do: - Friendly Fire - Revenge - Characters I Have: - Human, Feral, Anthro, Monster, Worm, Mech, Other: -- It has a window slot for an icon, and five OCs.
June 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM