Ross Pruden - Artist
@rosspruden.com
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Ross Pruden - Artist
@rosspruden.com
· Jun 4
🚨 NEW BOOK 🚨
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
🚨 NEW BOOK 🚨
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
June 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🚨 NEW BOOK 🚨
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
I just published my second book! 271 Guiding Principles to Accelerate Your Fine Art Photography. Helps those getting into photography or rounding out their knowledge.
When I got into photography, I would’ve happily paid $100 for this (I’m charging $10).
🙏🤓🖼️
Make.rosspruden.art
Lines, patterns everywhere…
February 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Lines, patterns everywhere…
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I’m a fan of old Elon Musk, before he got on the crazy train. But this version of Musk is unhinged and a downright threat to American democracy.
I’m a fan of old Elon Musk, before he got on the crazy train. But this version of Musk is unhinged and a downright threat to American democracy.
Frustrated there's not more I can do directly, but for now I can just try to document reality. Elon is bringing his Twitter destruction playbook to the US government, and it's impossible to explain just how serious and bad this is.
www.techdirt.com/2025/01/31/e...
www.techdirt.com/2025/01/31/e...
Elon’s Twitter Destruction Playbook Hits The US Government, And It’s Even More Dangerous
Remember how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter by ripping apart its infrastructure without understanding it? Now imagine that same playbook applied to the federal government. It’s happening, and th…
www.techdirt.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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I’m a fan of old Elon Musk, before he got on the crazy train. But this version of Musk is unhinged and a downright threat to American democracy.
I’m a fan of old Elon Musk, before he got on the crazy train. But this version of Musk is unhinged and a downright threat to American democracy.
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Begging the political press to stop just reporting on what Trump says he's done, and actually investigating what has *actually* happened. The focus on rushing out stories to be first is letting the MAGA world play you over and over and over again.
January 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Begging the political press to stop just reporting on what Trump says he's done, and actually investigating what has *actually* happened. The focus on rushing out stories to be first is letting the MAGA world play you over and over and over again.
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Hey, want to know what marketing really is?
Making it as easy as possible for people to know what your thing is and that it exists. Bonus points for if you can help them understand why they might want it.
Marketing people reduce the friction that keeps this from happening.
Making it as easy as possible for people to know what your thing is and that it exists. Bonus points for if you can help them understand why they might want it.
Marketing people reduce the friction that keeps this from happening.
January 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hey, want to know what marketing really is?
Making it as easy as possible for people to know what your thing is and that it exists. Bonus points for if you can help them understand why they might want it.
Marketing people reduce the friction that keeps this from happening.
Making it as easy as possible for people to know what your thing is and that it exists. Bonus points for if you can help them understand why they might want it.
Marketing people reduce the friction that keeps this from happening.
I feel seen. And judged.
January 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I feel seen. And judged.
I am *constantly* listening to podcasts about true crime, history, and fascism to gain better insights into why people do villainous things, even though they are not two dimensional cutouts. (Rachel Maddow’s Ultra podcast is pure gold, but any biopic on Roy Cohn is equally riveting.)
One of the best things you can do right now is read books. Buy them. Borrow them from the library. Gift them.
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙
January 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I am *constantly* listening to podcasts about true crime, history, and fascism to gain better insights into why people do villainous things, even though they are not two dimensional cutouts. (Rachel Maddow’s Ultra podcast is pure gold, but any biopic on Roy Cohn is equally riveting.)
Show of hands if you play dopamine-heavy sci fi video games like No Man’s Sky to keep feeding your brain on perpetually novel flora, fauna, and boldly colorful solar systems so you stay inspired to finish plotting and worldbuilding a science fiction novel series?
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January 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Show of hands if you play dopamine-heavy sci fi video games like No Man’s Sky to keep feeding your brain on perpetually novel flora, fauna, and boldly colorful solar systems so you stay inspired to finish plotting and worldbuilding a science fiction novel series?
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⬇️ A millions times this.
Unique aliens, gorgeous color palette, Chrighton’s hilarious pop culture comments, incredible storylines (the “twinning” storyline was a mind-bender”)…
Years later, when I had a chance to meet the writer for Alien OR Rockne O’Bannon, I chose Rockne. I did not regret it!
Unique aliens, gorgeous color palette, Chrighton’s hilarious pop culture comments, incredible storylines (the “twinning” storyline was a mind-bender”)…
Years later, when I had a chance to meet the writer for Alien OR Rockne O’Bannon, I chose Rockne. I did not regret it!
Watching “Farscape” and just finished episode two. This show is so singular. The Jim Henson puppets, rich worldbuilding, sensuality, weirdness, and astounding acting makes this show one-of-one. Undoubtedly, my favorite sci-fi series alongside “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”.
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
⬇️ A millions times this.
Unique aliens, gorgeous color palette, Chrighton’s hilarious pop culture comments, incredible storylines (the “twinning” storyline was a mind-bender”)…
Years later, when I had a chance to meet the writer for Alien OR Rockne O’Bannon, I chose Rockne. I did not regret it!
Unique aliens, gorgeous color palette, Chrighton’s hilarious pop culture comments, incredible storylines (the “twinning” storyline was a mind-bender”)…
Years later, when I had a chance to meet the writer for Alien OR Rockne O’Bannon, I chose Rockne. I did not regret it!
I finished Ian M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas this weekend.
Banks is such a good writer that I am both inspired and intimidated by his excellence…
Plus, it feels like it was written yesterday—the true mark of a classic!
(Bonus points to the cover designer for putting type so close to the bleed!)
Banks is such a good writer that I am both inspired and intimidated by his excellence…
Plus, it feels like it was written yesterday—the true mark of a classic!
(Bonus points to the cover designer for putting type so close to the bleed!)
January 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I finished Ian M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas this weekend.
Banks is such a good writer that I am both inspired and intimidated by his excellence…
Plus, it feels like it was written yesterday—the true mark of a classic!
(Bonus points to the cover designer for putting type so close to the bleed!)
Banks is such a good writer that I am both inspired and intimidated by his excellence…
Plus, it feels like it was written yesterday—the true mark of a classic!
(Bonus points to the cover designer for putting type so close to the bleed!)
I got lassoed in last minute to do merch for my kids’ play. Coffee mugs and T-shirts, standard stuff. Rush shipping fees absorbed any profits.
With enough advance planning, though, you can do unique and profitable marketing campaigns using social objects. I always re-read this post for inspiration:
With enough advance planning, though, you can do unique and profitable marketing campaigns using social objects. I always re-read this post for inspiration:
why the "social object" is the future of marketing
From my previous post: The Social Object, in a nutshell, is the reason two people are talking to each other, as opposed to talking to somebody else. Human
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January 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I got lassoed in last minute to do merch for my kids’ play. Coffee mugs and T-shirts, standard stuff. Rush shipping fees absorbed any profits.
With enough advance planning, though, you can do unique and profitable marketing campaigns using social objects. I always re-read this post for inspiration:
With enough advance planning, though, you can do unique and profitable marketing campaigns using social objects. I always re-read this post for inspiration:
The secret to doing more is doing *fewer* things, to subtract the busy but ultimately meaningless clutter.
Fewer actions means you can do whatever’s left better. Eventually, a domino effect kicks in. It’s almost magic.
Do not ask me how I learned this—I don’t want to start drinking again.
Fewer actions means you can do whatever’s left better. Eventually, a domino effect kicks in. It’s almost magic.
Do not ask me how I learned this—I don’t want to start drinking again.
January 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The secret to doing more is doing *fewer* things, to subtract the busy but ultimately meaningless clutter.
Fewer actions means you can do whatever’s left better. Eventually, a domino effect kicks in. It’s almost magic.
Do not ask me how I learned this—I don’t want to start drinking again.
Fewer actions means you can do whatever’s left better. Eventually, a domino effect kicks in. It’s almost magic.
Do not ask me how I learned this—I don’t want to start drinking again.
Never stop listening.
Always make time.
Sometimes be forceful.
Rarely be distracted.
Never stop making.
Always be open.
Sometimes be cagey.
Rarely be unreachable.
Never be rude.
Always be loving.
Sometimes be playful.
Rarely be intense.
Never stop.
Always create.
Sometimes rest.
Rarely resign.
Always make time.
Sometimes be forceful.
Rarely be distracted.
Never stop making.
Always be open.
Sometimes be cagey.
Rarely be unreachable.
Never be rude.
Always be loving.
Sometimes be playful.
Rarely be intense.
Never stop.
Always create.
Sometimes rest.
Rarely resign.
January 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Never stop listening.
Always make time.
Sometimes be forceful.
Rarely be distracted.
Never stop making.
Always be open.
Sometimes be cagey.
Rarely be unreachable.
Never be rude.
Always be loving.
Sometimes be playful.
Rarely be intense.
Never stop.
Always create.
Sometimes rest.
Rarely resign.
Always make time.
Sometimes be forceful.
Rarely be distracted.
Never stop making.
Always be open.
Sometimes be cagey.
Rarely be unreachable.
Never be rude.
Always be loving.
Sometimes be playful.
Rarely be intense.
Never stop.
Always create.
Sometimes rest.
Rarely resign.
5 page screenplay written in time for a contest deadline only to discover the deadline has been pushed out by two weeks. 🤣🤣🤣
January 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
5 page screenplay written in time for a contest deadline only to discover the deadline has been pushed out by two weeks. 🤣🤣🤣
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
January 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
An international race over who can build the best AI—unchecked by any substantial regulatory entity—sounds like a recipe for disaster. Some have even said human extinction.
This week a Chinese firm released its latest impressive large language model. Suddenly, America’s lead over China in AI looks smaller than at any time since ChatGPT became famous econ.st/3PLPcES
January 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
An international race over who can build the best AI—unchecked by any substantial regulatory entity—sounds like a recipe for disaster. Some have even said human extinction.
What crowdfunding looks like. Years of engagement, then a flood of support when you need it most. Amirite, @mmasnick.bsky.social ?
January 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What crowdfunding looks like. Years of engagement, then a flood of support when you need it most. Amirite, @mmasnick.bsky.social ?
Just got the green light to install a series of pieces at the Port Townsend Superior Court! Totally stoked! 🎉🙌
Now I have to start making the next batch of art to rebuild inventory…
Now I have to start making the next batch of art to rebuild inventory…
January 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Just got the green light to install a series of pieces at the Port Townsend Superior Court! Totally stoked! 🎉🙌
Now I have to start making the next batch of art to rebuild inventory…
Now I have to start making the next batch of art to rebuild inventory…
This year, I’m wanting to be creative more often.
I’ve been spending a lot of time on the business of creativity, on the selling of art, to the exclusion of creating the art.
Art is a panacea for stress, anxiety… all that mental muck.
Our legacy is our art. Go make something.
I’ve been spending a lot of time on the business of creativity, on the selling of art, to the exclusion of creating the art.
Art is a panacea for stress, anxiety… all that mental muck.
Our legacy is our art. Go make something.
January 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This year, I’m wanting to be creative more often.
I’ve been spending a lot of time on the business of creativity, on the selling of art, to the exclusion of creating the art.
Art is a panacea for stress, anxiety… all that mental muck.
Our legacy is our art. Go make something.
I’ve been spending a lot of time on the business of creativity, on the selling of art, to the exclusion of creating the art.
Art is a panacea for stress, anxiety… all that mental muck.
Our legacy is our art. Go make something.
Today’s #TNYT: why are there no #TikTok riots? “It’s a place to waste time, to numb out, to unplug from reality and float in the feed. That passive, dissociative quality, while great for engagement, also makes it feel more replaceable. If it goes away, we’ll just get our fix somewhere else.”
January 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Listen to the experts on this one. Your life is literally at stake.
Over 15,000 doctors have signed a letter imploring the US Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation for Secretary of HHS.
The letter states:
“RFK Jr. is not only unqualified to lead this essential agency — he is actively dangerous.”
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The letter states:
“RFK Jr. is not only unqualified to lead this essential agency — he is actively dangerous.”
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary
Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Listen to the experts on this one. Your life is literally at stake.
In the early 1900s, a New York Times reporter interviewed Kaiser Wilhelm whose bombastic aspirations for Germany to take over Europe were seen as too extreme to publish, and TNYT chose not to publish them in case they might start a war.
Irony, thy taste is too bitter to swallow.
Irony, thy taste is too bitter to swallow.
January 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In the early 1900s, a New York Times reporter interviewed Kaiser Wilhelm whose bombastic aspirations for Germany to take over Europe were seen as too extreme to publish, and TNYT chose not to publish them in case they might start a war.
Irony, thy taste is too bitter to swallow.
Irony, thy taste is too bitter to swallow.
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This Man should be celebrated every January 6th for eternity. Eugene Goodman. Hero.
January 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This Man should be celebrated every January 6th for eternity. Eugene Goodman. Hero.
I did a 180 about the (possible) TikTok ban. When a classified briefing turns skeptical congressmen into converts, that’s enough to convince me.
It’s bad enough that privacy is shared among American third-party advertisers, but worse that it goes to foreign agents.
It’s bad enough that privacy is shared among American third-party advertisers, but worse that it goes to foreign agents.
January 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I did a 180 about the (possible) TikTok ban. When a classified briefing turns skeptical congressmen into converts, that’s enough to convince me.
It’s bad enough that privacy is shared among American third-party advertisers, but worse that it goes to foreign agents.
It’s bad enough that privacy is shared among American third-party advertisers, but worse that it goes to foreign agents.
Making public domain works sexy! Love this!
Forgot to mention, now that it's January, we've launched our amazing annual public domain game jam! This is the sixth year we've done it and it's always a ton of fun. You have until the end of January to get an entry in...
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Gaming Like It's 1929
A game jam from 2025-01-01 to 2025-02-01 hosted by Randy Lubin & Copia Gaming. A new year means new material entering the public domain! Starting January 1st 2025, works from 1929 are free to use and ...
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January 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Making public domain works sexy! Love this!