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ollie 🪱
@thinginthedirt.bsky.social
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he/they, 26 🏳️‍⚧️
illustrator, printmaker, fiber artist, game designer, birder 🕊
bulgarian-american living in spain
audhd
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⚔️ no ai ⚔️
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ollie 🪱 @thinginthedirt.bsky.social · Oct 14
#PortfolioDay Hi, I'm Ollie! I'm a queer illustrator who loves worldbuilding and stories. I am open to work on ttrpgs, book covers, game assets, characters, and more.

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✉️ inthedirt@mailfence.com
a medieval manuscript style digital illustration. text at the bottom reads "god blessed me by making me transsexual for the same reason he made wheat but not bread and fruit but not wine: so that humanity might share in the act of creation. - julian k jarboe." in the center of the piece stands a trans person with top surgery scars, body hair, and facial hair. they are nude, with a red cloth partly draped over their body, and they hold a loaf of bread in one hand and a cup of wine in the other. in the dark blue background behind their head is a sun/halo and 5 stars, and on either side of them are stalks of wheat. there is an arched golden frame around them, and around this is an illuminated border of grapevines. pixel art isometric bedroom in warm earthy colors. the walls are wood paneled with 3 indistinct posters and there is a soft orange carpet. a cat naps on the bed in a patch of sun and a record is playing in the corner. there is a beanbag near the bookshelf and a book resting open on the floor. digital map of Ortesia, the industrial fantasy city from my old dnd campaign, in a monochromatic color scheme (mostly green). there is a river opening out into the ocean, with a city spanning across several islands. islands include: a marketplace and shops, a lighthouse, a religious complex, a central palace, an upper class neighborhood, and three fancy manors. the main part of the city is on the west of the river and on the northeast is the larger gnome quarter and industrial neighborhood. in the water there are ships of various sizes and in the countryside there is farmland and forest. a train exits the city from one of two parallel tracks running along opposite sides of the river. a propaganda poster in a medieval style that reads: "attacks on trans people have always been the harbinger of fascism... throwing us to the wolves will not keep you safe... class solidarity above all else!" the words are broken up by a drawing of a canary in flight with a speech bubble that says "the rich want us fighting a culture war so that we don't wage a class war" and there is an illuminated border with blue thorned flowers and hearts
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
#collage (forgot to tag it last time)
thinginthedirt.bsky.social ollie 🪱 @thinginthedirt.bsky.social · Jun 16
i've been decorating my birding journal 🪶 adding pockets to journals is so much fun
collaged journal with lots of birds the inside cover with a magpie print on the right side and a pocket for my bird guide on the left pocket for my bird list
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
made my planner for this year! i think in the future i'll do this on new years day, make it a tradition. i highly recommend it, it's a great way to think about the energy you want to bring into the new year! for me its more whimsy and more activity

#collage
my 2026 planner resting slightly on top of my 2025 planner (described in the quoted post). the new one has a background made from photos of seafoam green wallpaper, warm colors coming through window panes, and an orange wall. pasted on top are various things including a fish, a couple dancing in devil costumes, a cat standing on 2 legs with a funny look on its face, and a tiny man surrounded by tiny books sitting on a tall lotus leaf.
January 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
ducks in xlendi bay in gozo, malta. this was the only time i've seen ducks in the sea!
mallard mama and babies on the beach black duck with a dark teal head, black bill, and white throat. anyone know what kind he is? flock of ducks coming in for the night at around 1am
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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dinchenix.bsky.social
✨ Mini #Aseprite Tutorial: use the Gradient option for a dynamic Dither brush! ✨
#dinchenix #pixelart
January 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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postoctobrist.bsky.social
magical
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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barssuk.bsky.social
smoldering coals 🌑
January 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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saint-vagrant.bsky.social
new year means please remember to be like nice and normal about fat people, the fat person you are or could become, the fat person you could fall in love with or friends you could have. fatness is not a corrupting force, fatphobia is. the performance is unhealthy, weight loss is social is political
January 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
oh great the porn bots have arrived. every time my post gets a like but i don't get notified i check who it is and its always a different freshly 18 single girl named julie
January 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
but also i don't just mean americans please everyone do what you can to stand up to the US
thinginthedirt.bsky.social ollie 🪱 @thinginthedirt.bsky.social · 3d
when will more americans start organizing irl? it's really disheartening when it seems like the majority of people agree on something but all most of them do is talk about it and nothing ever changes except when it gets worse
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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meadekrosby.bsky.social
Capitol switchboard
(202) 225-3121

Call your reps. Demand impeachment.

No illegal war in our names.
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
when will more americans start organizing irl? it's really disheartening when it seems like the majority of people agree on something but all most of them do is talk about it and nothing ever changes except when it gets worse
January 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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faineg.bsky.social
The world must boycott the World Cup and the Olympics.

It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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thesunxix.bsky.social
Favorite sketchbook moments from last year :)

#sketchbook #art #traditionalart
A picture of a sketchbook spread. On the right top side, there is handwritten text reading “naviglio grande 25/10”. The drawing is of a street interspersed with vegetation. The townhouses look old but well kept, one story high, and the various bushes all blend together while also looking distinct. There is a street sign right in front of the viewer. The sky is cloudy and a little windy, as suggested by curvaceous colored pencil lines. The piece is mix media as evident from the different textures: some are colored pencil, interspersed with marker spots, especially on the plants. The houses are made with acrylic marker, and the detailing on them with colored pencil. A picture of a sketchbook spread surrounded by a few art supplies. On the left page there is a drawing of a flower vase full of different flowers. The vase is curved in three different spots and is adorned with blue motifs, some geometrical, in the center two hands intertwining surrounded by stars. The flowers are three different kinds: the first has 5 very round petals, a light salmon pink color. The second is a violet bellflower, the third is tiny little flowers, orange and hot pink with a bright blue center. The flowers are messily colored and rendered, but the result is very visually charming. On the right page there is a drawing of a house with a dark purple sloping roof, nestled on a hillside on a backdrop of fiery fall colored trees, with foliage ranging from yellow to orange to bright red and dark ochre. In the background, some lines and curves of different blues intersect to create the suggestion of clouds and wind. A closeup of a mix media sketchbook spread . On the left page there is a drawing of a house with a blue sloping roof, nestled among overgrown weeds and grass dotted with bright pink flowers, and trees in the background. The palette is bright and reminiscent of spring with emerald green and more yellow greens, dark blue-green, bright pink. The brush strokes are messy and a little blotchy, the texture watery in some places and denser in others. The tree branches, grass stems and the suggestion of Leaves are all drawn with very grainy and textured wax pastels and color pencils. A picture of a sketchbook laid on an illustrated book. Scattered around them, there are different colored pencils and markers. Everything is warm toned and reminiscent of fall with bright oranges, yellowish greens, maroon and burnt ochre. The book is open on a spread of a full illustration on the right side and text on the left. On the sketchbook there is a drawing of a tower on the left page, surrounded by a copse of trees, which can be identified as a direct inspiration from the illustration in the book. On the right page of the sketchbook there is a drawing of a windmill, with a little tree to its left. Under the two drawings is another drawing of a branch of ripe mulberries.
January 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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thedailytism.com
Your disabled friend isn’t exactly thrilled about the idea of getting whatever horrible lurgy you’ve reassured them isn’t Covid, it has been revealed.
Disabled friend doesn’t particularly want your Not-Covid either
Your disabled friend isn’t exactly thrilled about the idea of getting whatever horrible lurgy you’ve reassured them isn’t Covid, it has been revealed.  In a statement released today, your disabled…
thedailytism.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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racheldeering.bsky.social
Book Cover of the Day:
Grey cover, gold lettering; Danish Fairy and Folk Tales, J Christian Bay, illustration of Tomte sat in semi circle, one with his arm around a cat, they are sat in the snow, listening to an older Tomte with a stick speaking to them.
January 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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lioninthetrees.bsky.social
A wolf and their raven friend totem that I made as a gift for a friend of mine 🐺✨🖤

#art #pottery #sciart
A ceramic sculpture of a white wolf with a raven perched on it's back. The wolf features a gold California Poppy motif carved and painted into it's side as well as a handmade red tassel with a fortune talisman woven into it hanging from it's mouth.
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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tacomentarian.bsky.social
👆🏽 actions that people can take in 45 states vs. Musk's X and its distribution of CSAM.

⚖️Look up your state's AG (esp if they're Dem or Indep).

☎️Call their office.
😤Ask how they are investigating the distribution of CSAM by X.
#BoycottX

@elonthecon.bsky.social
@teslatakedownla.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
can't believe there's a genre of grown adults out there who, if told animals and plants have more sentience than ai, probably wouldn't believe you
January 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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benjanun.bsky.social
It is because the US military is a terrorist organization and has always been. It's time for all Americans to condemn *anyone* who joins their military and stop with the mealy-mouthed 'buh buh buh they are just doing it for healthcare muh muh muh'.
adlc08.bsky.social Amy @adlc08.bsky.social · 3d
Why did our military follow these commands?? Why!! It’s similar to Russia invading Ukraine in a way. Fuck . Fuck all this .
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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orangeblossombitch.bsky.social
Licorice Luster 🌟🔮💜

#art #illustration #botanical
January 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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katratika.bsky.social
Tufted titmouse is a curious and charming visitor to any feeder!

#birds #titmouse #sculpture #art #bird #needlefelting #felt #handmade
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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pbbeta.bsky.social
the first drawing of the year >:)
January 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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mirrutatep.bsky.social
Seeing a lot of new artists migrating here after some unfortunate developments on the other platform so I thought I’d help out by putting together a Pixel Art Starter Pack!

go.bsky.app/9c6MVqu
December 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
one unforeseen issue with moving to a different timezone is that my prime posting hours are during the time when people are least likely to see my posts bc most of my audience is asleep :/
January 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
thinginthedirt.bsky.social
got high, saw this post, and immediately made Him from the old lemon that's been sitting around
post by thefolkarchive on ig: image of a lemon pig with the caption (cropped): Happy New Year! It is once again the time of the Lemon Pigs! A new year tradition, bring yourself good luck for the ensuing year by making a lemon pig. As you'll see if you don't have a lemon you can use an orange... or a lime. You will need: 1 x Lemon 2 x Cloves 4 x matchsticks / tooth picks A piece of tin foil A knife 5p front of my lemon pig, with half slices as ears, clove eyes, toothpick feet, a tin foil curly tail, and 2 euro cents in its mouth top down view back view with the tail strategically placed above the stem bit (i forget what its called)
January 2, 2026 at 11:10 AM