chocolate mousse
@wisplantern.bsky.social
i love human artists, fuck genAI. I'm trying to learn art :>
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People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
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The worst part about worsening mental health is knowing you need help but not being able to ask for it because
1. You don’t want to worry people
2. The bad mental health prevents you from seeking help for the bad mental health
3. You might know the cause, or know there is no specific cause so
1. You don’t want to worry people
2. The bad mental health prevents you from seeking help for the bad mental health
3. You might know the cause, or know there is no specific cause so
January 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The worst part about worsening mental health is knowing you need help but not being able to ask for it because
1. You don’t want to worry people
2. The bad mental health prevents you from seeking help for the bad mental health
3. You might know the cause, or know there is no specific cause so
1. You don’t want to worry people
2. The bad mental health prevents you from seeking help for the bad mental health
3. You might know the cause, or know there is no specific cause so
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I’m pretty sad about the uncontested adoption of AI for the most mundane activities in most people’s lives. Just no thought or questioning behind why you shouldn’t or wouldn’t want to use it.
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I’m pretty sad about the uncontested adoption of AI for the most mundane activities in most people’s lives. Just no thought or questioning behind why you shouldn’t or wouldn’t want to use it.
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Don’t know who needs to hear this but stop quitting your job to do artist alley and conventions, there are no benefits or health insurance and it is so unpredictable and the competition is worse than trying to get into Harvard lol
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Don’t know who needs to hear this but stop quitting your job to do artist alley and conventions, there are no benefits or health insurance and it is so unpredictable and the competition is worse than trying to get into Harvard lol
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oh i had this realization once
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
oh i had this realization once
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my frustration w/ fandom lately is the growing number of people who don’t seem to a actually want to engage with stories. they want everything to be fun or relatable or easy to digest. Which u know is fine, just read slice of life manga and watch blues clues and you’ll be ok
January 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
my frustration w/ fandom lately is the growing number of people who don’t seem to a actually want to engage with stories. they want everything to be fun or relatable or easy to digest. Which u know is fine, just read slice of life manga and watch blues clues and you’ll be ok
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at my core I’m a hurt/comfort fan. I don’t think fluff hits as much if the characters never suffer & vice versa
January 5, 2026 at 5:19 AM
at my core I’m a hurt/comfort fan. I don’t think fluff hits as much if the characters never suffer & vice versa
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Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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For all the new artists joining Bluesky:
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For all the new artists joining Bluesky:
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
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really the only advice I can give both new and old users is don’t sub to blocklists, because people use them for revenge and trolling and you’ll end up blocking people you like 💀
Why tf? Were you added to one of these revenge blocklists? I have a bunch of folks blocking me because of those. Alas :///
December 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
really the only advice I can give both new and old users is don’t sub to blocklists, because people use them for revenge and trolling and you’ll end up blocking people you like 💀
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THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
meanwhile.... medicine has taken INSANE leaps and bounds in the last 2 years.
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
December 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
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For those who have just left twitter/X and are afraid for their financial security as they try to rebuild, I want to share my experience as it will hopefully provide a bit of comfort.
Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
December 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
For those who have just left twitter/X and are afraid for their financial security as they try to rebuild, I want to share my experience as it will hopefully provide a bit of comfort.
Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
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This might be the most realistic portrayal of being an artist working for indecisive directors/leads I've ever seen on tv. Everyone needs to be watching The Chair Company.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This might be the most realistic portrayal of being an artist working for indecisive directors/leads I've ever seen on tv. Everyone needs to be watching The Chair Company.
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The thing thats so insidious about using AI this way is that one of the main ways artists get hired are studios looking for art references and they find us and reach out.
This is removing a major avenue to get work if they can just generate nameless derivations of our ideas.
This is removing a major avenue to get work if they can just generate nameless derivations of our ideas.
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The thing thats so insidious about using AI this way is that one of the main ways artists get hired are studios looking for art references and they find us and reach out.
This is removing a major avenue to get work if they can just generate nameless derivations of our ideas.
This is removing a major avenue to get work if they can just generate nameless derivations of our ideas.
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"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
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I hate how everything is now becoming a scam or a conspiracy and people are more outwardly cynical but I also hate how everyone now thinks everything is scam or conspiracy and assumes no one is sincere anymore
December 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I hate how everything is now becoming a scam or a conspiracy and people are more outwardly cynical but I also hate how everyone now thinks everything is scam or conspiracy and assumes no one is sincere anymore
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Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
They have come to the convention hoping to "break in" and then find themselves -- shocker! -- a "nobody in the book world." Yeah no shit! We all are! I have gently told guys like this a million times that it takes most of us *years* of hard work but they do not believe that could be true for them. +
December 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
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i want to throw money at this person but they say it's their goddamn hobby they are so based
Thanks everyone for offering to pitch in to support the For You feed!
I want to keep it as a pure hobby project with no financial side. I'm fine to do this indefinitely, so please don't worry about the sustainability.
I want to keep it as a pure hobby project with no financial side. I'm fine to do this indefinitely, so please don't worry about the sustainability.
seconding the question, do you have a patreon or something to contribute to for the For You feed?
December 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
i want to throw money at this person but they say it's their goddamn hobby they are so based
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🐺Night Class: Update!
Rated M🔞: BL / Drama / Horror
Read Now:
🌛Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ni...
✨Tapas: tapas.io/series/Night...
⛈️ Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Updates: the 6th, 16th & 26th of each month
#nightclasscomic
Rated M🔞: BL / Drama / Horror
Read Now:
🌛Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ni...
✨Tapas: tapas.io/series/Night...
⛈️ Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Updates: the 6th, 16th & 26th of each month
#nightclasscomic
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
🐺Night Class: Update!
Rated M🔞: BL / Drama / Horror
Read Now:
🌛Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ni...
✨Tapas: tapas.io/series/Night...
⛈️ Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Updates: the 6th, 16th & 26th of each month
#nightclasscomic
Rated M🔞: BL / Drama / Horror
Read Now:
🌛Webtoon: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ni...
✨Tapas: tapas.io/series/Night...
⛈️ Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Updates: the 6th, 16th & 26th of each month
#nightclasscomic
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Everyone around me irl keep dropping in the fact that they use AI in every day life and work and it makes me feel like I’m going crazy especially when I push back and ask if it’s worth the consequences and the response is always, in the end, no 🫠 And yet this is just the average person now!
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Everyone around me irl keep dropping in the fact that they use AI in every day life and work and it makes me feel like I’m going crazy especially when I push back and ask if it’s worth the consequences and the response is always, in the end, no 🫠 And yet this is just the average person now!
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Welcome back to bsky from the exodus, friends. Don't forget, tagging your art is actually useful here and you can view ALL tags by just a certain user by clicking this!!
Another tip, use your feeds!!
Another tip, use your feeds!!
December 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Welcome back to bsky from the exodus, friends. Don't forget, tagging your art is actually useful here and you can view ALL tags by just a certain user by clicking this!!
Another tip, use your feeds!!
Another tip, use your feeds!!
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there is so much uncensored nsfw popping up again. oh my lord. please tag your nsfw... not that i have anything against it but i just would like to consent to seeing it ok . not get flashed during my morning coffee
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
there is so much uncensored nsfw popping up again. oh my lord. please tag your nsfw... not that i have anything against it but i just would like to consent to seeing it ok . not get flashed during my morning coffee
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Even on twitter i did this, but this is super important!!
Please never forget to share the posts you love. Making real connections and actually making an effort to network is what helps most! Not just you, but everyone! It's always a win win situation <3
Please never forget to share the posts you love. Making real connections and actually making an effort to network is what helps most! Not just you, but everyone! It's always a win win situation <3
just so ya'll know, from someone who's been here for a year, you won't grow if you "keep your page clear" by not reposting other people's works <3
December 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Even on twitter i did this, but this is super important!!
Please never forget to share the posts you love. Making real connections and actually making an effort to network is what helps most! Not just you, but everyone! It's always a win win situation <3
Please never forget to share the posts you love. Making real connections and actually making an effort to network is what helps most! Not just you, but everyone! It's always a win win situation <3
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Protection features bsky has:
NUCLEAR BLOCK- neither of you can see each other's posts, you no longer exist to each other)
DETACH QUOTES- if someone quotes your post with something you don't like you can "detatch" your original post and it appears blank under their quote
NUCLEAR BLOCK- neither of you can see each other's posts, you no longer exist to each other)
DETACH QUOTES- if someone quotes your post with something you don't like you can "detatch" your original post and it appears blank under their quote
December 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Protection features bsky has:
NUCLEAR BLOCK- neither of you can see each other's posts, you no longer exist to each other)
DETACH QUOTES- if someone quotes your post with something you don't like you can "detatch" your original post and it appears blank under their quote
NUCLEAR BLOCK- neither of you can see each other's posts, you no longer exist to each other)
DETACH QUOTES- if someone quotes your post with something you don't like you can "detatch" your original post and it appears blank under their quote