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Gareth Rain
@newmoonrain.bsky.social
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He/they, 32. Digital and mixed media art inspired by nature, magic, & fantasy!
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Gareth Rain @newmoonrain.bsky.social · 3d
(Intro post) Hi! I’m Gareth, and I do digital art as well as work with various traditional media! My art is inspired by plants, animals, the universe, fantasy, and my experiences as a chronically ill, queer trans man.
Gareth, a white trans man, holds up a painting with drippy paint and two leafy branches. In a sketchbook, a stylized cloud is drawn in pen, with newspaper and scrap paper pieces on it, rain created by strips of paper. The date is written 5/9/25. Text glued near the bottom say “created with love by the first rain that falls.” Digital drawing of a brown stoat against a subtle background of leaves. A sticker of Jupiter in shades of blue and purple, with a holographic mosaic finish, set up with fake flowers and plants around it.
newmoonrain.bsky.social
(Intro post) Hi! I’m Gareth, and I do digital art as well as work with various traditional media! My art is inspired by plants, animals, the universe, fantasy, and my experiences as a chronically ill, queer trans man.
Gareth, a white trans man, holds up a painting with drippy paint and two leafy branches. In a sketchbook, a stylized cloud is drawn in pen, with newspaper and scrap paper pieces on it, rain created by strips of paper. The date is written 5/9/25. Text glued near the bottom say “created with love by the first rain that falls.” Digital drawing of a brown stoat against a subtle background of leaves. A sticker of Jupiter in shades of blue and purple, with a holographic mosaic finish, set up with fake flowers and plants around it.
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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angelaseear.bsky.social
This gorgeous Southwest ACEO will be available on my Etsy store tomorrow. www.angelaseear.com

#southwest #landscapes #aceo #smallart #landscapepainting #cacti
#dawn #etsyfinds #etsy #acrylicpainting
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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truthout.org
Border Patrol agent shot a person in Arizona and left them in critical condition on Tuesday morning, local officials say, marking at least the sixth person shot by federal immigration agents in just three weeks.
Border Patrol Reportedly Shoots Person in Arizona, in Fifth Shooting in 3 Weeks
The shooting comes just days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
truthout.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
Some sketches I did during my recent travels last year- on planes, in the airport, and in a square in Portland, Oregon!

#TravelArt #Sketch #PenDrawing #Sketchbook #Art #ArtSky
A sketchbook with one page depicting an empty city square and an Instax camera in pencil and two pumpkins in pen. The opposite page has a pen drawing of a branch piece and leaves.
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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abistevensart.bsky.social
Arcanine is an old favourite of mine so it was the first one I wanted to draw for my new fanart prints! 😁
You can find this one here:
abistevens.etsy.com/listing/4415...
#artShop #pokemon #illustration
A digital illustration of an arcanine eating berries in a style similar to medieval bestiaries but more colourful. A growlithe is climbing on it's back and in the foreground another one is trying to lick its own butt. The background is ombre lilac puple to aqua with a frame of rainbow hued squares with gold and white pokeballs in them.
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
An ornamental piece I did on the plane last month!

#DigitalArt #Art #SymmetricalArt #Linework
A digital line drawing in gold on a dark green background, of a symmetrical design with leaves and a central flower bud.
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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pocketmilo.bsky.social
✨🌠🌌✴️✨
#illustration
An illustration of a white luminous unicorn laying amongst a void of multicolored stars. Their mane is rainbow to reflect the color of the stars. The border of the illustration is a deep red color, with golden mirrored accents.
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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newmoonrain.bsky.social
I like filling my canvas with boxes and doodling in those boxes! This one is a little all-over-the-place but I wanted it to be kind of bright and cozy and autumn-wintery.

#Cozy #MyArt #ArtSky #Procreate #CozyArt
Digital illustration of rectangles in various sizes, each filled with a doodle. These include a scene of changing leaves, a shelf of trinkets, and a cat about to knock over a cup of art supplies.
December 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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bramblebug.bsky.social
I get my ass into nature. I look at a tree and squirrels and whatever is growing nearby and I remind myself that these things that know nothing of our world will continue to be resilient and alive even when we are at our worst. and then I look up ways to keep my community safe, and/or make art.
unburntwitch.com Zoë “Baddie Proctor” Quinn @unburntwitch.com · 22d
hey does anyone have any hot tips for how to stop being incandescently enraged to the point where it’s not productive or healthy
January 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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pavlovforgoths.com
the discourse on what jobs are acceptable to replace with generative AI reveals a lot about what we think of other people's jobs
recently my friend's comics professor told her that it's acceptable to use gen AI for script-writing but not for art, since a machine can't generate meaningful artistic work. meanwhile, my sister's screenwriting professor said that they can use gen AI for concept art and visualization, but that it won't be able to generate a script that's any good. and at my job, it seems like each department says that AI can be useful in every field except the one that they know best. It's only ever the jobs we're unfamiliar with that we assume can be replaced with automation. The more attuned we are with certain processes, crafts, and occupations, the more we realize that gen AI will never be able to provide a suitable replacement. The case for its existence lies on our ignorance of the work and skill required to do everything we don't. By magicmosshka, yesterday's
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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newmoonrain.bsky.social
Today’s adventure: working on art at my friend’s house

#Sketchbook #ArtSky #TraditionalArt #CatArt #StillLife
A sketchbook leans against a water bottle, open to a page with roughly sketched cats, opposite a sketched table with a potted plant and watering can. Around the book are art supplies and a goat stuffed animal.
July 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
My satisfaction with how much I accomplished throughout 2025 is overshadowed by the political events throughout the US and the world. I had a much better year than previous years personally, but it's hard to feel proud with everything else feeling hopeless. Let's keep fighting, it's all we can do.
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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xmaveria.bsky.social
For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times

Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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newmoonrain.bsky.social
Paint pour leftovers, pen doodles, and lines from an old poem.

#Art #JunkJournaling #TraditionalArt #MixedMediaArt
Photograph of a small white paper covered in half-cursive words that aren't fully legible, splotches of gold and green paint, and doodles of leaves in black ink and sparkles in white ink. Surrounding the art piece are fake plants and a white and black pen. Close-up photograph of a small white paper covered in half-cursive words that aren't fully legible, splotches of gold and green paint, and doodles of leaves in black ink and sparkles in white ink. This photo focuses on the details of the leaves and the way the paint shimmers in the sunlight.
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
Deepest thanks, you captured him so well! 💚
meljiaart.bsky.social Melja @meljiaart.bsky.social · Jan 1
a drawing of the little star Jersey⭐
@newmoonrain.bsky.social kitty that shines bright in the nightsky

#art #digitalart #cat #catart
a digital drawing of @newmoonrain's beautiful lil kittey Jersey, a withe and black colored cat with shiny green eyes. the background is darkblue with stars and circles surrounding him
January 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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justinlawguy.bsky.social
They are just trying to kill Palestinians.
apnews.com The Associated Press @apnews.com · Dec 30
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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newmoonrain.bsky.social
Vent art.

#DigitalArt #ProcreateArt #CatArt #ArtSky #Drawing
Digital drawing of a cat hissing and arching its back. Behind it, a set of scales topples over, cracked. The background is outer space with cracks all over. Text reads “I am not the keeper of justice. I have my own storms.” Signature reads @ new moon rain.
July 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
Art vs Artist 2025 🥹 The year I truly got back into art after a long hiatus! I'm so proud of what I've accomplished and grateful to everyone who's been around for it, followers/mutuals/friends new and old.

#ArtVsArtist #ArtVsArtist2025 #Art #TransArtist #ArtistsOfBluesky #WhimsicalArt
Nine squares featuring Gareth's art, both digital and traditional mixed media. In the center square, Gareth smiles and holds up a painting.
December 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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whistberry.bsky.social
#InverteFest seems rather quiet this time around... maybe because we are in that liminal space before the new year when time loses all meaning and nothing seems real... a time for ghosts and quiet contemplation...

#SciArt
Digital drawing of a Death's-head hawk moth, a large fuzzy moth with gray, gold, and brown patterns including a shape that looks like a human skull on its back. There are 5 tiny white comma-shaped ghosts hovering around it in wonder.
December 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
Acrylic paint and white and black pen on an 8x10" canvas, just an experimental guy since I'm not very experienced with paint
Gareth holds up a painting with drippy paint and two leafy branches, and in one hand holds pens and paintbrushes. A canvas half covered in drippy paint, and two leafy branches, sits on a table with some art supplies.
December 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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chronicallyeve.bsky.social
When you want to do all the things, but you have to rest 😴✨

#Art #CuteArt #BskyArt 💛🌻
Digital drawing of a calico cat sleeping on its stomach all sprawled out, front paws sticking out in front and back paws pointing straight back, fluffy tail swept up behind it. Scattered around it is a cleaning rag, an ipad and pencil, a to-do list, a ruffled sweater and a pair of cleaning gloves. Text underneath the drawing says "A doer in a don'ters body"
January 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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newmoonrain.bsky.social
An old piece from 2021 when I was first trying out #procreate

#art #EelArt
A spotted purple eel with shells, a starfish, kelp, and bubbles against a dark purple background. The same drawing (a spotted purple eel with shells, a starfish, kelp, and bubbles) but against a light pink background.
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
I like filling my canvas with boxes and doodling in those boxes! This one is a little all-over-the-place but I wanted it to be kind of bright and cozy and autumn-wintery.

#Cozy #MyArt #ArtSky #Procreate #CozyArt
Digital illustration of rectangles in various sizes, each filled with a doodle. These include a scene of changing leaves, a shelf of trinkets, and a cat about to knock over a cup of art supplies.
December 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
newmoonrain.bsky.social
Do any of my mutuals offer pet portrait commissions?
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM