Tal🏳️⚧️ ⭐️he/they
@artoftalya.bsky.social
31⭐️he/they⭐️Muslim⭐️
I am a Black Trans masc visual artist, poet, and believe in anarchy, prison abolition, a free Palestine, trans rights, that all Black Lives Matter
Based in Ohio
I am a Black Trans masc visual artist, poet, and believe in anarchy, prison abolition, a free Palestine, trans rights, that all Black Lives Matter
Based in Ohio
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My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
Watching my crowdfunding post hit 100k+ views while still trying to scrape together $100 for groceries is honestly heartbreaking.
January 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Watching my crowdfunding post hit 100k+ views while still trying to scrape together $100 for groceries is honestly heartbreaking.
To all you bigots that keep telling me to k** myself because, I survived my first attempt at 3 years old. Nothing you say could ever reach me. My will to live has been forged in bronze over multiple decades. Cope harder
January 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
To all you bigots that keep telling me to k** myself because, I survived my first attempt at 3 years old. Nothing you say could ever reach me. My will to live has been forged in bronze over multiple decades. Cope harder
I made a post about a week ago about having some of my art acquired for a private collection for the first time, and some folks made fun of it, saying they hoped it was a joke. Anyway, this is me doubling down. Here are the finished pieces I'm selling, I enjoyed creating them:
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM
I made a post about a week ago about having some of my art acquired for a private collection for the first time, and some folks made fun of it, saying they hoped it was a joke. Anyway, this is me doubling down. Here are the finished pieces I'm selling, I enjoyed creating them:
I have $110 in library fines in collections. I lost a few books a number of years back, and have never been able to pay for it. I may need to crowdfund to regain access to the public library🥴
This is a wild ADHD tax to be paying😭
This is a wild ADHD tax to be paying😭
January 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I have $110 in library fines in collections. I lost a few books a number of years back, and have never been able to pay for it. I may need to crowdfund to regain access to the public library🥴
This is a wild ADHD tax to be paying😭
This is a wild ADHD tax to be paying😭
Here's an update to this drawing! This one is going to take a while😅
January 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Here's an update to this drawing! This one is going to take a while😅
The bread is stale and the circus is AI generated
January 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The bread is stale and the circus is AI generated
This one has taken me all day and it's been rough to get the proportions similar, I'll be going back over it with a fountain pen and ink when the pencil drawing is done. Thus far, its a pencil drawing on 18x24inch multimedia paper
#artsky #blackArtist #pencilsketch #neverai #queerartist
#artsky #blackArtist #pencilsketch #neverai #queerartist
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This one has taken me all day and it's been rough to get the proportions similar, I'll be going back over it with a fountain pen and ink when the pencil drawing is done. Thus far, its a pencil drawing on 18x24inch multimedia paper
#artsky #blackArtist #pencilsketch #neverai #queerartist
#artsky #blackArtist #pencilsketch #neverai #queerartist
I've been enjoying charcoal sketching lately. This is a blue jay, they are jerks
December 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I've been enjoying charcoal sketching lately. This is a blue jay, they are jerks
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My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
Take a look at this charcoal self portrait I started today. I started the underpainting for a large piece yesterday, but I can't do much more until my large easel arrives tomorrow. So, I'm drawing this in the meantime
#artsky #charcoal #selfportrait #neverai #blackartist #trans
#artsky #charcoal #selfportrait #neverai #blackartist #trans
December 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Take a look at this charcoal self portrait I started today. I started the underpainting for a large piece yesterday, but I can't do much more until my large easel arrives tomorrow. So, I'm drawing this in the meantime
#artsky #charcoal #selfportrait #neverai #blackartist #trans
#artsky #charcoal #selfportrait #neverai #blackartist #trans
Getting ready to tackle 2 large 24” x 36” paintings. Just waiting on a sturdier easel to arrive in the mail since my current one would not survive the weight. Until then, it’s sketching time and revisiting a plein air piece I started on the roof in early fall.
#artsky #acrylicpaint #neverai
#artsky #acrylicpaint #neverai
December 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Getting ready to tackle 2 large 24” x 36” paintings. Just waiting on a sturdier easel to arrive in the mail since my current one would not survive the weight. Until then, it’s sketching time and revisiting a plein air piece I started on the roof in early fall.
#artsky #acrylicpaint #neverai
#artsky #acrylicpaint #neverai
A blue wearing kinda day
I enjoy using cool tones as an accent. I think the gender connotations are fun
#nonbinary #enby #transsky
I enjoy using cool tones as an accent. I think the gender connotations are fun
#nonbinary #enby #transsky
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
A blue wearing kinda day
I enjoy using cool tones as an accent. I think the gender connotations are fun
#nonbinary #enby #transsky
I enjoy using cool tones as an accent. I think the gender connotations are fun
#nonbinary #enby #transsky
@refold.bsky.social oh hi! Just stopping by because ur name is my fave band of allllll time🙂↕️🤗 In high school Iceland was my hyperfixation so I listened to only Sigur Ros for 4 years straight. I even wore headphones in public (which was weird back then lol) and learned a good bit of Icelandic🙂↕️😅
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
@refold.bsky.social oh hi! Just stopping by because ur name is my fave band of allllll time🙂↕️🤗 In high school Iceland was my hyperfixation so I listened to only Sigur Ros for 4 years straight. I even wore headphones in public (which was weird back then lol) and learned a good bit of Icelandic🙂↕️😅
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If there was no deliberative process exemption, I bet FOIA requests on the decision to add these to form letters would turn up some supremely revolting shit
My SNAP denial came with the 988 suicide hotline on the envelope and a smiley face inside. This is what “support” looks like under austerity: crisis lines instead of material care.
December 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If there was no deliberative process exemption, I bet FOIA requests on the decision to add these to form letters would turn up some supremely revolting shit
My SNAP denial came with the 988 suicide hotline on the envelope and a smiley face inside. This is what “support” looks like under austerity: crisis lines instead of material care.
December 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
My SNAP denial came with the 988 suicide hotline on the envelope and a smiley face inside. This is what “support” looks like under austerity: crisis lines instead of material care.
Someone is commissioning me for at least 1, maybe a few large paintings for a private collection. It's largely up to my artistic direction, and I've always wanted to do something like this. So whyyyy am I so nervous? Suddenly the imposter syndrome is bubbling up like indigestion.
December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Someone is commissioning me for at least 1, maybe a few large paintings for a private collection. It's largely up to my artistic direction, and I've always wanted to do something like this. So whyyyy am I so nervous? Suddenly the imposter syndrome is bubbling up like indigestion.
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
December 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Please look out for Tal! Dunno what's gonna happen with the state aid that's remaining but folks still gotta eat.
#helpsky
#mutualaid
#helpfolkslive2025
#disability
#communitycare
💸💕
#BlackMutualaid
#helpsky
#mutualaid
#helpfolkslive2025
#disability
#communitycare
💸💕
#BlackMutualaid
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
December 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Please look out for Tal! Dunno what's gonna happen with the state aid that's remaining but folks still gotta eat.
#helpsky
#mutualaid
#helpfolkslive2025
#disability
#communitycare
💸💕
#BlackMutualaid
#helpsky
#mutualaid
#helpfolkslive2025
#disability
#communitycare
💸💕
#BlackMutualaid
I've raised $0 so far!
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
December 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I've raised $0 so far!
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My SNAP application was denied before I even had a chance. While I go through the appeals process and everything, please help me get some groceries! Any amount helps a Black Trans artist eat fresh produce today!
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
V @irl_punch
C $atthezoo94
PayPal dot me/talyai
I was once hired to be an Executive Assistant at an engineering firm. Unfortunately, one of the main side effects of my ADHD is Executive Dysfunction. It was... Not a good match😭😅
December 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I was once hired to be an Executive Assistant at an engineering firm. Unfortunately, one of the main side effects of my ADHD is Executive Dysfunction. It was... Not a good match😭😅
GOAL MET‼️
Thank you for all the support y'all, I really appreciate it! I was able to get some boots🙂↕️ My warm dry toes thank y'all for helping me protect myself from Cleveland's bitter cold🤗
Thank you for all the support y'all, I really appreciate it! I was able to get some boots🙂↕️ My warm dry toes thank y'all for helping me protect myself from Cleveland's bitter cold🤗
‼️EMERGENCY WINTER BOOTS‼️
My heel separated from my boot today, and the waterproofing has worn off. I live in Ohio and take public transit, I cant go without boots😭
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #cf #crowdfund #blacksky #transmasc #leftist
My heel separated from my boot today, and the waterproofing has worn off. I live in Ohio and take public transit, I cant go without boots😭
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #cf #crowdfund #blacksky #transmasc #leftist
December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
GOAL MET‼️
Thank you for all the support y'all, I really appreciate it! I was able to get some boots🙂↕️ My warm dry toes thank y'all for helping me protect myself from Cleveland's bitter cold🤗
Thank you for all the support y'all, I really appreciate it! I was able to get some boots🙂↕️ My warm dry toes thank y'all for helping me protect myself from Cleveland's bitter cold🤗
Thank you so much for your support yall! I'm 1/2 to my goal! my Dr appointment is later this afternoon, could anyone help me raise this last $25? Any amount helps!
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #helpskky #queer #transgender #theythem #theyhe #artist
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #helpskky #queer #transgender #theythem #theyhe #artist
‼️EMERGENCY WINTER BOOTS‼️
My heel separated from my boot today, and the waterproofing has worn off. I live in Ohio and take public transit, I cant go without boots😭
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #cf #crowdfund #blacksky #transmasc #leftist
My heel separated from my boot today, and the waterproofing has worn off. I live in Ohio and take public transit, I cant go without boots😭
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #cf #crowdfund #blacksky #transmasc #leftist
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thank you so much for your support yall! I'm 1/2 to my goal! my Dr appointment is later this afternoon, could anyone help me raise this last $25? Any amount helps!
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #helpskky #queer #transgender #theythem #theyhe #artist
C: atthezoo94
V: @irl_punch
Payp al dotme/talyai
#ma #mutualaid #helpskky #queer #transgender #theythem #theyhe #artist
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world airborne viruses are spread by hands.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world airborne viruses are spread by hands.