VorthosMike
@vorthosmike.bsky.social
I like art and dogs, in that order. I do Magic Art Shows for fun. He/him. Trying to be relevant since ever. I work for an art museum by day.
Would start land wars for Masuke
あさんぼする犬🐶
Good morning! I'm starting my day with a walk again this morning. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Macy's Thanksgiving Day event.
Good morning! I'm starting my day with a walk again this morning. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Macy's Thanksgiving Day event.
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Would start land wars for Masuke
@caljones.com I think he wants you to come visit
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
@caljones.com I think he wants you to come visit
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November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Y'all knew that Fierce Guardianship by @vargasni.bsky.social had dogs in it right?
Yeah, I figured you did.
Yeah, I figured you did.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Y'all knew that Fierce Guardianship by @vargasni.bsky.social had dogs in it right?
Yeah, I figured you did.
Yeah, I figured you did.
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The two cards I got to paint for the new Avatar: The Last Airbender |Magic:The Gathering set! Painted an Ostrich-Horse and the iconic Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula! Big thanks as well to AD Cassie Murphy!
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The two cards I got to paint for the new Avatar: The Last Airbender |Magic:The Gathering set! Painted an Ostrich-Horse and the iconic Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula! Big thanks as well to AD Cassie Murphy!
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For many Magic players, Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is a mere tale from ages past. With #MTGLorwyn on the horizon, The Magic Story Podcast is here with a history lesson on the land of light and shadow for any players who need a touch of reminding.
youtu.be/IWDeAffeJf8
youtu.be/IWDeAffeJf8
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For many Magic players, Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is a mere tale from ages past. With #MTGLorwyn on the horizon, The Magic Story Podcast is here with a history lesson on the land of light and shadow for any players who need a touch of reminding.
youtu.be/IWDeAffeJf8
youtu.be/IWDeAffeJf8
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Here's a #scryfalltip for the civic-minded among you:
@scryfall.com really benefits from high-quality scans submitted by normal people, just like you! In fact, they maintain a list of cards for which such scans are still needed; just search for:
is:wanted unique:prints
@scryfall.com really benefits from high-quality scans submitted by normal people, just like you! In fact, they maintain a list of cards for which such scans are still needed; just search for:
is:wanted unique:prints
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Here's a #scryfalltip for the civic-minded among you:
@scryfall.com really benefits from high-quality scans submitted by normal people, just like you! In fact, they maintain a list of cards for which such scans are still needed; just search for:
is:wanted unique:prints
@scryfall.com really benefits from high-quality scans submitted by normal people, just like you! In fact, they maintain a list of cards for which such scans are still needed; just search for:
is:wanted unique:prints
Got one dog going one way
And the other dog going the other way
And the dog in the back is like, what do you want with me
And the other dog going the other way
And the dog in the back is like, what do you want with me
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Got one dog going one way
And the other dog going the other way
And the dog in the back is like, what do you want with me
And the other dog going the other way
And the dog in the back is like, what do you want with me
Interesting thread on experiencing vs parroting commentary
Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
"you have not played the game unless you've played the game" is one of my more annoying but unshakable opinions
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Interesting thread on experiencing vs parroting commentary
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I like this little fellas. Will probably do stickers of them.
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I like this little fellas. Will probably do stickers of them.
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So, I found the fabled "1993 west coast game store tour" that WotC staff went on to demo and promote Magic, shortly before GenCon launch.
Mildly confident this $300 shirt (listed on Ebay) is the only publicly recorded log of this trip
Mildly confident this $300 shirt (listed on Ebay) is the only publicly recorded log of this trip
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
So, I found the fabled "1993 west coast game store tour" that WotC staff went on to demo and promote Magic, shortly before GenCon launch.
Mildly confident this $300 shirt (listed on Ebay) is the only publicly recorded log of this trip
Mildly confident this $300 shirt (listed on Ebay) is the only publicly recorded log of this trip
We apparently have world class ice climbing in Winona MN on the bluffs each winter
Thanks glaciers
Thanks glaciers
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We apparently have world class ice climbing in Winona MN on the bluffs each winter
Thanks glaciers
Thanks glaciers
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I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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I like the part with the dog
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I like the part with the dog
Bought a couch for our home and boy it was tempting to get this as well for the guestroom.
Not looking forward to Coval saying it was a misplay
Not looking forward to Coval saying it was a misplay
November 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Bought a couch for our home and boy it was tempting to get this as well for the guestroom.
Not looking forward to Coval saying it was a misplay
Not looking forward to Coval saying it was a misplay
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
We should be showing Berkey’s art more often locally here in the twin cities as his studio is here
An utter shame we aren’t exhibiting it more
An utter shame we aren’t exhibiting it more
Art by John Berkey for Star Science Fiction Stories No. 4 (1972). It was also amongst a number of artworks purchased by George Lucas to use as the visual background to try to get movie studios interested in funding Star Wars.
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We should be showing Berkey’s art more often locally here in the twin cities as his studio is here
An utter shame we aren’t exhibiting it more
An utter shame we aren’t exhibiting it more
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Art must not shy away from the mystery of frailty; it must engage with it and know how to remain before it.”
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“Art must not shy away from the mystery of frailty; it must engage with it and know how to remain before it.”
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Important
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Important
Who’d fighting a POGO grimmsnarl this morning
Invite me!
My Trainer Code is 126880928943
Invite me!
My Trainer Code is 126880928943
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Who’d fighting a POGO grimmsnarl this morning
Invite me!
My Trainer Code is 126880928943
Invite me!
My Trainer Code is 126880928943
He’s the smallest boy
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
He’s the smallest boy