Bear Real Last Name Unknown
bearstrap.bsky.social
Bear Real Last Name Unknown
@bearstrap.bsky.social
Artist, weirdo, cat person. Graphics wonk

I repost almost all OC that comes across my feed. I try to avoid human-free graphics.

Simping for GenAI is a good way to get uninvited

All opinions expressed are strictly mine

Use ALT text, people!
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I put some of the designs I make up here for sale - lanyards, keyfobs, small neat things that look great with custom graphics!

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As upgrades to the Repository setup continue, I need to consult a couple of experts to do it right.

If anyone in the community is a lawyer with knowledge of American copyright law, or a professional fundraiser, please reach out! I am limited on funding for consults but will pay for expert advice.
December 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Man I'm tired, but I need to talk about my pin project between now and when it launches Jan 22nd

It's tiny filler robot pins, silver w/black enamel

Here's the first pin. Follow along if you like: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

#Pins #Art #RobotArt #Pintopia2026
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Watching 'Dracula 3000.' Caper Van Dien is the Matthew Lillard of Johnny Lee Millers
December 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Heruvimski ( @/heruvimski on Instagram ) is painting Gorani and Kosovar brides, surrounded by bridesmaids as they prepare for their wedding! It'll be rich and luxurious in Slavic cultural details, and painted in traditional watercolors!

#Gorani #Kosovo #Kosovar #QueerJoy #LGBTQ #WatercolorArt
December 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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A final batch of figure drawing tips for 2025. Following up on hands, we investigate what happens when we stick 'em in our pockets... (1/3)
December 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Wrapping up the discussion of hands in pockets, and briefly considering hands on hips. There's a lot of arm drama out there! (3/3)
December 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Thinking about arm rotation, and what our elbows do when we stick our hands in our pockets. (2/3)
December 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Even with some of my ultra rare bird photos, and some absolutely chaotic scenes that I've successfully photographed, surprisingly, I've never gotten the basic osprey fishing sequence.

Either I'm too far away or there are no fish in the talons.

Today I thought I got it.

But then... fish gone! 🪶
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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❤️💙
June 25, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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Finished up this wave painting! Will be varnishing it to bring out the richness but want to let the paint fully dry overnight before applying.

This one is up for grabs.
Size: 6.5x11" Acryla gouache on paper
$600 (US shipping including)

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December 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Hula Hoop Genius.

フラフープの天才ですっ☆
December 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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If you're an artist coming over from Twitter because of this bullshit they added, first of all:

Really genuinely sorry they fucked you like this & I think it's extremely reasonable to be crashing out HARD right now

Second: I'm gonna offer Bluesky tips and encourage ppl to share starter packs here
Man its like just so invasive and gross feeling to see "Edit Image" appear over other people's images. Musk decided to give us the only kind of gift he can for christmas, sickening disappointment. Best of luck out there folks.
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#UglySweater contest at work today. I successfully defended my crown from last year. The off to the Holiday Market and many people were delighted
December 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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The clean scan. My magnolias always end up pinker than the real thing
December 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Love has no gender🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Love is love❤️
love you all🤍

Merry Merry⭐️✨
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Oh wow - my winter fundraiser for the shelter is actually really close to breaking $10,000! Can you help us reach that gorgeous number? Thank you! 💫 givebutter.com/n5l31M
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas eve (or morning 😉) 🎄

#photography #nature #landscape #EastCoastKin #wijchen #bluehour #photographersofbluesky #photohour
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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i feel it in my fingers i feel it in my butt. christmas is all around me and so PLEASE ENJOY brand new tingler BUTTS ACTUALLY out now here www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC9GSBKS and on buckaroo patreon www.patreon.com/posts/butts-...
December 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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a very meowy christmas for all who celebrate!
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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For the 24th day of #artadventcalendar, here's the Galaxy Amulet. This was one of my first large designs. Heavier pieces based around a geometric theme (this one, hexagons).
December 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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I know for a fact Aaron and Cade will be coming back very soon. 👀 👀

Check out TrueRef to stay up to date!
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December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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C H E E R S to all my Blue Sky Friends & Artists.

Wishing everyone joy in their holidays however they celebrate. I will be enjoying peace & quiet with my spouse next to a warm fire

Looking forward to 2026.

#ColorADay #RedWed #SensoryArt #Joy #EastCoastKin #Photography #Cocktail #CranberryMartini
December 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Woman Struggles To Put Down Bags While Holding Coffee Like Dog Trying To Fit Stick Through Door https://theonion.com/woman-struggles-to-put-down-bags-while-holding-coffee-like-dog-trying-to-fit-stick-through-door/
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#Christmas #story time! Family edition!!

Let me start by saying, Santa Claus is totally real. 100% in-this-world real. Santa Claus is not, however, a jolly old elf living at the North Pole. That's just marketing.

Santa Claus is actually a secret society

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December 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM