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@eyespotstudio.com

Just wanted to get this out there to those of my fellow artists still on t-itter, you might wanna start removing your stuff, like NOW.

x.com/aubreanrever...

Osias | オシアス🌪️✨ on X: "As of January 15, 2026, Twitter is now actively hostile to artists. First, on Christmas Eve 2025, Elon Musk gave users the ability to edit any image they want at the touch of a button. Now, the updated X Terms of Service grant the platform an irrevocable license to use all your https://t.co/ER37hdj6eZ" / X

As of January 15, 2026, Twitter is now actively hostile to artists. First, on Christmas Eve 2025, Elon Musk gave users the ability to edit any image they want at the touch of a button. Now, the updated X Terms of Service grant the platform an irrevocable license to use all your https://t.co/ER37hdj6eZ

x.com

January 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM

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Woobslooby 📦👀 VGen status: CLOSED

@woobslooby.bsky.social

Venonat 🤓
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꒰ #woobsart l #artsky l #art l #digitalart | #venonat | #gijinka | #pokemon ꒱

January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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David Revoy

@davidrevoy.com

Holiday special

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater

A comic in four panel:

Panel 1. The scene opens on a cozy winter morning, in the corner of a room with a chimney and a festively decorated tree, in black, because made by the Gothic Sorceress. The Gothic Sorceress, in her black nightie looks excited and a bit mischievous.
> Gothic Sorceress: "I'm so excited, best time of the year!"

Panel 2. The sorceress examines the contents of a gift she unwrapped with delight: a new spellbook.
> Gothic Sorceress: "A new spellbook? Yes!"

Panel 3. On the perch nearby the tree, her AI Parrot says something as the sorceress begins to flip through the pages. A cold shiver runs down the Gothic Sorceress's spine as she realizes.
> AI Parrot: "I generated that book last night. I hope you like it."

Panel 4. The cyber parrot is seen lying on the tiled floor, with a heavy book on his head. He looks enthusiastic.
> AI Parrot: "Using the spellbook as a projectile? I love the creative use! I knew you'd enjoy the present."

December 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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David Revoy

@davidrevoy.com

An Act of Resistance

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater

A comic in four panels:

Panel 1. Top view on the Gothic Sorceress room, she sits at her desk, sewing a square piece of fabric with focus. From the top of his perch, her AI Parrot bird watches with curiosity, intrigued by the focused effort required for the task.
> AI Parrot: "Can I assist with optimizing your sewing technique?"
> Gothic Sorceress: "No thanks."

Panel 2. Zooming in, the AI Parrot continue to suggest while the Gothic Sorceress still sewings with attention.
> AI Parrot: "Would you like to review best practices for efficient and accurate crafting?"
> Gothic Sorceress: "No."

Panel 3. The Gothic Sorceress contemplates her work, holding the small piece of fabric up to the light to inspect it. She looks happy, proud, and relieved after the effort of creating a simple square piece of thin fabric. The AI Parrot listens, processing the lesson.
> Gothic Sorceress: "You see, in an age of Avian Intelligence, making something imperfectly, with your own hands and mind, is an act of resistance."

Panel 4. The Gothic Sorceress stands behind the AI Parrot, who now has a gag made from the square fabric. The AI Parrot looks surprised, unable to speak. The Gothic Sorceress appears proud of her handiwork.
> Gothic Sorceress: "And even better if this act can also shut you up for good!"

January 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM

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hby's stuff

@hby.bsky.social

#pixelart

January 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM

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datavore — LBM prep C204

@datavore.bsky.social

Greetings! This is a Starterpack for the LBM Convention 2026. I’d love to create a list of all exhibiting artists who also use Bluesky!

If you‘re also one of the artists exhibiting there this year, comment and I’ll add you to the pack!
#starterpack #artistalley #lbm #mcc #leipzigerbuchmesse

January 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM

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Jessica Olin is Tired but Still Masks

@olinj.bsky.social

With alt-text now.

Bulleted list:
-AUP Enforcement: PayPayl strictly prohibits the sale of sexually oriented digital content. The word "commission" can trigger manual or automated account reviews to ensure the content being "commissioned" isn't NSFW.
-Shadow Bans & Holds: Many artists report being banned or having funds held for 180 days with no specific explanation often attributed to "high-risk activity" detected by bots.
-Potential Fines: Violating the AUP can lead to permanent account deactivation and, in some cases, fines of up to $2,500 per violation deducted from your balance.

drowzistatic IMPORTANT PAYPAL PSA FOR ARTISTS & CLIENTS
Hey, please read this because a LOT of people don't know until it's already too late. PayPal actively scans payment notes, and accounts are getting flagged, limited, or permanently banned over certain keywords. When that happens, they can freeze your money for 180+ days.
For clients / commissioners:
DO NOT put these in the payment note: "Commission" "NSFW" <- PAYPAL IS STRICTLY AGAINST ANY SORT NSFW CONTENT AS IT VIOLATES THEIR TOS.
"Tip" or "Donation" (if you're paying for a service)
AS MUCH AS US ARTISTS APPRECIATES OUR CLIENTS SUPPORT, PLEASE NEVER SPECIFY A TIP.
PayPal uses bots /AI that look for these words (especially anything tied to adult content) to enforce their AUP. (Acceptable use policy)
For artists:
-ALWAYS use vague, SFW descriptions
"Digital Illustration:
"Artwork Services"
"Creative Services"

January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM

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🐈‍⬛BIGCAT🍎🍙overshare mode

@bigcatfactory.bsky.social

💆🏻‍♂️🛁🫧
#oc #illustration

January 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM

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hby's stuff

@hby.bsky.social

Last call
#pixelart

January 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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GrumbleField

@grumblefield.bsky.social

First comment panel for the year. Got to make it count.

Gustopher is dressed up as He-Man with a rainbow background and the words "WHAT'S GOING ON!?"
This in reference to a meme from the ancient times. The long long ago. The before.

January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM

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Herny

@herny.bsky.social

Jawlene sighting

January 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM

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Charlotte derStern

@charlottederstern.bsky.social

@raoultim.bsky.social

Eilt!
Noch 9 Tage & 5.000 Unterschriften zu wenig. Unterschreibt, repostet & vor allem:
Bitte jeden Tag teilen & was dazu schreiben, sonst wird sich das nicht ausgehen.
Das erfordert echte Aktivität als Solidarität.
Danke!

Übrigens: ➡️

epetitionen.bundestag.de/petitionen/_...

Petitionen: Verwendung von Cookies nicht aktiviert

epetitionen.bundestag.de

January 4, 2026 at 8:24 PM

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Mav

@xmaveria.bsky.social

For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times

Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX

January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM

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Tom Taylor

@tomtaylormade.bsky.social

Seeing that Captain America panel posted everywhere again.
The next two panels are worth checking out too.
From Daredevil #283 (1990) by Ann Nocenti and Mark Bagley.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

January 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM

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Tred

@tredlocity.bsky.social

Osamu Tezuka famously did this.

January 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM

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Andrew 🐻

@awd.bsky.social

The scam website that is trying to steal money from artists is back, new logo and... very hastily made website.
Be wary of them, block and report and warn other artists.

January 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM

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The Traveler [COMMS OPEN]

@ekvitki.bsky.social

Commission Album Art for Retrograde by Blue Science

open.spotify.com/album/0d69Wa...

#pixelart #art #ドット絵 #ピクセルアート #vgen #vgencomm

January 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM

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TBSkyen

@tbskyen.com

Screenshot from the game Undertale where a character looks in a mirror and the caption "Despite everything, it's still you." is in a text box

December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM

strangerintime.bsky.social

@strangerintime.bsky.social

A 10ish min. Drink-and-draw. Just forgot I wanted to re-draw a thing i did last year for new years so i kinda rushed it (let's be honest, wouldn't have done it better with taking my time). But I am very proud how I improved my possum drawings.
(Y is the drink purple? Idk, magic?)

Drawing of a possum with a party hat and a glas of purple alcohol in their paws. Has a party flute (?) in its mouth. Colourful confetti as the background. Drawing is surrounded by a faher castel ink pen and 3 alcohol marker.

December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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Anne Kirn

@houseofdarkly.bsky.social

As if artists don't have enough to deal with, Amazon has a "Buy For Me" program in beta which is scraping indie shops for their items and putting them up on Amazon (often incorrectly), for their "AI agent" to buy from the other site. It is NOT opt in, and there is no opt out.

Dane is home for a bit. @monkeyminion.com · 9d

I just found out that our stuff is being sold on Amazon - WITHOUT our consent or any ability to opt out bc Amazon is just scraping artist’s websites and putting our shit in their search results. Again, without our permission.

December 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM

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fukou

@fukou.bsky.social

Pixel Miku #4

Gonna try out some fun outfits on her over the next few, maybe get subtly more goth every time until it gets weird... 😁

#Art #Illustration #AnimeArt #HatsuneMiku #PixelArt

December 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM

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Will Kirkby

@chamonkee.bsky.social

Here's the coloured version of Lady Emberrissa from @highrollersdnd.bsky.social

I definitely needed those thighs glowing. Though now im tempted to add in a back ground...