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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery
@brandiyorkart.bsky.social
240 followers 110 following 77 posts
Geek, gamer, artist; No AI
she/her
Prints and more: https://brandiyorkart.com
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divisionten.bsky.social
#FFXIV FanFest is neither a safe nor accessible convention.
-People asking for disability accessibility need to have a phone call to prove their needs
-they then must agree to specific accessibility accommodations within 24 hours of a follow up email or schedule another full phone call.
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Email that reads: "Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me on the phone! As we discussed, you will have 24 hours from this email to make any corrections. Without further communication after 24 hours, all information will be agreed as written and will require additional interviews to adjust any accommodation. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EVENT:"
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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divisionten.bsky.social
I’m really glad that SQUEX is strongly considering accessibility, but let’s talk about why this email is… not a great idea. I’m not trying to be rude to any specific company, but this shows a lack of understanding. Let’s dive in. 1/?
Email from the FanFest committee about accessibility. It reads: “Welcome to Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2026! Upon your ticket purchase you requested ADA accommodations, we will reach out to you by phone to start this process we will need the following information: Name of Attendee receiving accommodations and pronouns: Best number to call: Best time to Call (with time zone): Any comments:…”
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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piichineko.bsky.social
Congrats to our catboy!! #GrahaTia ❤️
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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murmurlilies.bsky.social
I actually had to explain to someone recently that the AI that tells enemies in video games how to react to player inputs is NOT genAI and has existed for literal decades. they genuinely had no idea there was a difference. this shit has poisoned the well so bad.
rondanchan.bsky.social Ron Chan @rondanchan.bsky.social · Sep 1
I hate AI, but I think we should think more critically about blanket-condemning anything that could be ai. Big genAI, which steals copyrighted works, poisons our collective knowledge, and consumes unconscionable amounts of energy is BAD. On-device ai that lets me search my photos for dogs is FINE.
September 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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707kat.bsky.social
@samdoesarts.bsky.social
has made a video on the forced AI up-scaling that Youtube does on people's shorts and it (not so surprisingly) doesn't translate well when it comes to people's art.

#artists #artsky
September 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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zhellers.bsky.social
nein!
#criticalroleart
#criticalrolefanart
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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amybrown.xyz
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me? Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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thegorgonist.bsky.social
K-pop Demon Hunters final showdown spectacular! Loved these girls! I should have prints at shows, coming right up! Excited for Rose City Comic Con!

#Huntrix
#SajaBoys
#K-popDemonHunters
#theGorgonist
#HuntrixGolden
August 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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rjelevi.bsky.social
We just had a consultation with a lawyer for setting up this kind of stuff. The process will cost several thousand dollars.

Meanwhile, a marriage license in Nashville costs about $100.
theradr.bsky.social Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · Aug 15
Necessary tools from the bad old days (or: the smallest taste of why marriage equality matters.)
Legal documents same-sex couples should have in case marriage equality is overturned Revocable Living Trust Last Will & Testament Healthcare Power of Attorney Durable Power of Attorney Living Will Hospital Visitation Authorization Form one for your partner & one for your Chosen Family Agent for Disposition of Remains Pet Care Directive Tangible Personal Property Memorandum
August 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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xivfanmerch.network
If you'd like to read a breakdown of how these changes will be implemented and to gain a better understanding of why this is such a big deal, here's a good blog post from Sickiply:

stickiply.com/blogs/small-...
U.S. Tariff Changes 2025: What Small Businesses Must Know
New U.S. rules end the $800 de minimis exemption on imports. Learn how this impacts small businesses, sticker sellers, and Etsy shops starting August 29, 2025.
stickiply.com
August 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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etheringtonbros.bsky.social
Our feature artist/tutorial today is this BEAUTIFUL page on COLOURING TREES by the talented @s_jonghun_art! This shows that SHADOW is a key part to establishing FORM within the CROWN of a TREE, along with a consistent LIGHT SOURCE.
#illustration #visdev #gamedev #conceptart
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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indivisible.org
“To see so many people who frankly give a shit about their country, it really warms my heart. I’m trying really hard not to cry.”

“Why this fight is so important is because there’s only one thing left for them to take, and that is our power.” - Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
brandiyorkart.bsky.social
I managed to finish this #Warbreaker piece ahead of #Worldcon! Calling it finished, not perfect.
Floral symbolism -
Yellow Gerberas (in Siri's hand) - Happiness, Innocence
Azaleas (in the frame circles) - Take Care, Temperance
Achimeness (frame's upper corners) - Such worth is rare
#Cosmere
A bright, colorful art nouveau styled piece featuring multiple characters from the book "Warbreaker." The dominant figure is Siri, in a green gown and stylized jewelry. Her hair is changing colors from pale blonde to gold to red. She holds two gerbera daisies in her hand. Above her in the circle of the frame are Lightsong and Susebron, facing away from each other. Lightsong has a small smile and his hair flows out around him and down over red robes. Susebron is in white, with a rainbow shimmer radiating off his shoulders. His dark hair blocks most of his back, sweeping toward the edge of the frame. In the lower portion of the frame, to the left of Siri, is Vasher, brandishing Nightblood, which is smoking. Vasher looks across Siri to the other three figures to Siri's right - Vivenna, Denth, and Tonk Fah. Vivenna stands in front, looking prim in her dark gray dress with a high collar. Her black hair is pulled up into a bun with loose strands. Behind her in a long red vest is Denth, his hand resting over his sword. He is grinning slightly. Behind him, towering over both is Tonk Fah, his cudgel up over his shoulder and a broad, carefree grin on his face. Throughout, a rainbow smoke travels, representing Breath, the main magic source in the book. The frame features flowers in the upper corners and in smaller circles within the circular part of the frame.
August 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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potoh.bsky.social
Two stunning winners ✨🥇
Screenshot of a digital drawing. It shows a mainly white fluffy cat with red ears sitting on a blue pedestal. She is wearing a giant ribbon in blue and green around her neck. The center of the ribbon is yellow with the words "I have never used ChatGPT and I never will" in it. Screenshot of a digital drawing. It shows a dark grey cat with sitting on a pink pedestal. She is wearing a giant ribbon in two shades of pink around her neck. The center of the ribbon is yellow with the words "No. 1 GenAI hater" in it.
July 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
brandiyorkart.bsky.social
Su-purr-visor Rory is on duty as Worldcon prep kicks into high gear this week
Rory, a black and white cat, stares at the camera while sitting on a table. There are stacks of prints and a page of bookmarks with metal blanks at the bottom of the image.
August 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social
Kamala Harris on what she *didn’t* see coming if Trump took office again.

This hits hard.
Because she’s right.

But it’s not too late.
It’s time to fight harder.

Do not f*cking comply.
SAY NO TO A FASCIST USA!
August 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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oliviahintz.bsky.social
So excited to share this piece! The Cosmere TTRPG from @brotherwisegames!
What an honor to illustrate the Nightwatcher!
AD: Johnny O’Neal and Katie Payne

#stormlightrpg #cosmererpg #stormlightarchive #nightwatcher #ylt #Kaiana #cultivationsvalley #fantasyart #brandonsanderson #fantasyillustration
July 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
brandiyorkart.bsky.social
"Lightweaver" Shallan Davar, Stormlight Archive
I finally finished this massive piece, a year and two days after the original sketch went down. Her flowers are Chinese Chrysanthemums which means "Cheerfulness in adversity."
#stormlightarchive #shallan
Shallan Davar from the Stormlight Archive, drawn after the art nouveau style. She is sitting, wearing a teal gown that shifts colors in the draping at her feet. Her red hair flares out behind her in art nouveau curls. She has a large sketch pad in her lap with two faint sword sketches on the paper. Her right hand is up with a pen in hand. She's looking up toward her spren Pattern above, who is represented in a complex, curving, repeating pattern. There are two circles in the frame above her to each side. One has a sketch of Veil, the other has a sketch of Radiant. To either side of her are yellow Chinese Chrysanthemums and other decorative shapes as a frame.
July 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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constellarium.bsky.social
"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" well I asked Haurchefant and he said "Should you begin to lose heart, look to me in the stands, and I shall cheer so loud, you will wonder how you could ever have contrived to doubt yourself!"
July 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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incorrectffqts.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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jenthetracy.bsky.social
Business men do not understand that my goal as a small business owner is not to make the most money possible but to survive comfortably through making art.

They think I don’t understand business. I know they don’t understand art.
July 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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rhicks.bsky.social
You know, in case you weren’t aware.
July 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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workingfamilies.org
The United States summed up in two headlines.
Headline 1, "Americans are losing spending power, say researchers: Most can no longer afford a 'minimal quality of life.'" Headline 2, "The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now they're on the verge of a huge tax cut."
July 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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theglazeproject.bsky.social
Hey all.
Sorry for a relatively long quiet period. A lot has been going on in 2025 and keeping us busy. Aside from the day job of research, there has been a lot of work with a few legal cases, and in recent months, much work writing and advocating for AI transparency laws. Time for an update.
July 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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samueldeats.bsky.social
The twins!

Alphinaud and Alisaie Leveilleur. 😌

#FinalFantasyXIV
July 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM