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Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈
@tismark.bsky.social
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Artist, friend, GenX, late bloomer 🏳️‍🌈
Enjoy Star Trek, Doctor Who, Transformers and many other geeky things.
Blue 🔵 in Georgia

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Me: https://linktr.ee/markonart
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Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈 @tismark.bsky.social · 17d
Cataract update:

I haven’t posted in a bit because things are in limbo. I’ve had multiple referrals fall through due to insurance and facility coverage issues, so for now I’m waiting on the next referral... (Full text in second image)

linktr.ee/MarkOnArt

#MutualAid #SupportArtists
Photo of a man wearing a plain red t-shirt and an unzipped blue hoodie. He has eyeglasses and is wearing a blue striped beanie cap. Cataract update: I haven’t posted in a bit because things are in limbo. I’ve had multiple referrals fall through due to insurance and facility coverage issues, so for now I’m waiting on the next referral and don’t have a surgery date yet. The procedure itself isn’t what worries me. The primary stress is the financial side, with a minimum of about $2,000 out of pocket on top of regular bills. I know many people are dealing with far more urgent needs, so please know this: spreading the word or simply commiserating is more than enough. If you are able to help, support links are in my Linktree. If you’d like something tangible, my Linktree also points to where my prints are available, and my Etsy has both prints and digital mobile wallpapers like the samples shown. Thank you to everyone who’s offered support, in any form. It truly matters. Mockup of four mobile phones with lock-screen or mobile wallpaper samples. From left to right: 1. Two bearded men wearing winter coats standing in the snow kissing. 2. A gray tabby cat wearing a Santa cap and coat against a starry backdrop. 3. A British red telephone booth standing in the snow at night with a snowman standing nearby. 4. the face of "Big Ben" at night in London with hints of fireworks int he sky surrounding it.
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artcnovack.bsky.social
"The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams
The conversations that drift like sunbeams"
See ALT for full poem
The Waiting Tree-> chrystyne-novack.pixels.com/featured/the...

#AYearforArt #Monochrome #tree #BuyIntoArt #EastCoastKin #BlackandWhite #classicmono #Nature #Friendship #poem #landscape
Beneath the tall oak’s embracing shade, Two friends would play where field grasses swayed The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams The conversations that drift like sunbeams Now the fence stands quiet, worn and still, The Oak stands silent, waiting for hours to fill Sit awhile and you might hear The friendship that echoes across the years Visual: A black and white photo that shows an open grassy field with a giant Oak tree with Spanish Moss hanging from it. Under the shade of the tree is a portion of a wooden fence probably 12 feet in length.
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
tismark.bsky.social
Thank you! 😊❤️
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 AM
tismark.bsky.social
How about a little magic and mystery this evening? Is that King Arthur? ✨

Find prints:

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1812...

Pixels (Worldwide + More formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/gla...

#GlastonburyTor #Glastonbury #England #UK #Art #DigitalArt #FullMoon #QueerArtist
Digital art showing a lone figure wearing robes and a crown walking seen from behind walking a path that seems to lead to Glastonbury Tor with St. Michael's tower silhouetted at teh top with a big full moon.
January 6, 2026 at 11:35 PM
tismark.bsky.social
Find prints on the following sites:

Etsy (US - Canvas) - marktisdaleart.etsy....

Etsy (US - Paper) - marktisdaleart.etsy....

Pixels (Worldwide + More Print Formats) - pixels.markonart.com...

#Etsy #ShopSmall (2/2)
January 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
tismark.bsky.social
I feel like this New Orleans Streetcar in the rain is appropriately moody for this foggy morning. Don't you think?

#NewOrleans #Streetcar #Art #DigitalArt #Rain #NOLA #BlueSkyArt #QueerArtist #Night #Moody

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Digital art depicting the front of a New Orleans streetcar in the rain. Figures can be seen in silhouettes through the windows. Rain drops fall through the tree canopy overhead and the lights of the train are reflected in puddles around the tracks.
January 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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dougcatcher.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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drkalenzeiger.bsky.social
This may be new from Important Context, but this is not new information. Trans folks have been saying this ourselves for a while.

I'm always glad when others speak up, and also a reminder to listen to marginalized folks.
walkerbragman.bsky.social Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 1d
NEW from Important Context:

Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.

www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.
www.importantcontext.news
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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wamorrison95.bsky.social
Seriously, a 40 person audience on an early January show made me pleased
Will, a gay, in a green cardigan holding a vision board with only Glenn Close showing A room full of about 40 gay people
January 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Because I'm not sure I was really clear. The surgery is still at an unknown date. The appointment later this month is for consultation/evaluation. Fingers crossed.
January 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Small update for those wondering, I have an appointment with a doctor who will hopefully be the one who does the surgery - 27th of this month. 🤞 Still working on building up the funds needed - big thanks to everyone who has supported whether by sharing, commiserating or financially.

#MutualAid
tismark.bsky.social Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈 @tismark.bsky.social · 17d
Cataract update:

I haven’t posted in a bit because things are in limbo. I’ve had multiple referrals fall through due to insurance and facility coverage issues, so for now I’m waiting on the next referral... (Full text in second image)

linktr.ee/MarkOnArt

#MutualAid #SupportArtists
Photo of a man wearing a plain red t-shirt and an unzipped blue hoodie. He has eyeglasses and is wearing a blue striped beanie cap. Cataract update: I haven’t posted in a bit because things are in limbo. I’ve had multiple referrals fall through due to insurance and facility coverage issues, so for now I’m waiting on the next referral and don’t have a surgery date yet. The procedure itself isn’t what worries me. The primary stress is the financial side, with a minimum of about $2,000 out of pocket on top of regular bills. I know many people are dealing with far more urgent needs, so please know this: spreading the word or simply commiserating is more than enough. If you are able to help, support links are in my Linktree. If you’d like something tangible, my Linktree also points to where my prints are available, and my Etsy has both prints and digital mobile wallpapers like the samples shown. Thank you to everyone who’s offered support, in any form. It truly matters. Mockup of four mobile phones with lock-screen or mobile wallpaper samples. From left to right: 1. Two bearded men wearing winter coats standing in the snow kissing. 2. A gray tabby cat wearing a Santa cap and coat against a starry backdrop. 3. A British red telephone booth standing in the snow at night with a snowman standing nearby. 4. the face of "Big Ben" at night in London with hints of fireworks int he sky surrounding it.
January 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
tismark.bsky.social
You can find prints at the following places:

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1766...

Pixels (Worldwide + More Print Formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/con...

#Etsy #ShopSmall

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marktisdaleart.etsy.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
tismark.bsky.social
It's not Throwback Thursday but something reminded me of this scene of sheep grazing in Ireland - 16 years ago sometime this month. Time flies no matter what. 🐏 🇮🇪

#Art #Ireland #Irish #Sheep #Coastal #Galway #Killary #Connemara #Peaceful #Rural

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Sheep grazing in a coastal winter landscape. The grass around them is a golden brown. The sheep have blue marks on their hindquarters to help the farmers identify their sheep. There's green on the hills that line either side of the water beyond the sheep. The sky is a mix of clouds and blue.
January 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Typo! Yes correct. Didn't see it with the cataracts.
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Been long enough that I honestly don't remember that particular subject off the top of my head but the authors also have a podcast and they seem to have an episode for him

badgayspod.com/episode-arch...
Roger Casement — Bad Gays
At the height of his career, he was a national hero in the UK, knighted by George V. He was later executed by hanging before being thrown in an unmarked grave, his body covered in quicklime. His name...
badgayspod.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Something peaceful for this Sunday night - a Salt Marsh in Cape Cod.

Prints here: pixels.markonart.com/featured/cap...

#DigitalArt #Art #Landscapes #SaltMarsh #NewEngland #CapeCod #Coastal
Digital art showing a landscape view of a salt marsh with a streams intersecting in the midground. The skies overhead are blue with clouds that are reflecting in the still waters between the grasses.
January 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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moralavenger.bsky.social
ON THIS DAY... In 2024, Doctor Who Magazine #599 was released by Panini Comics. This issue featured Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday on the cover; Gibson's first appearance in costume as Ruby since her debut on issue 586.

#DoctorWho
Subscriber edition Retail edition
January 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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artcnovack.bsky.social
Four years ago, I had the idea of creating a compact short story using pictures/artwork I took/created. I debuted the first 3 pages for the #ArtAdventCalendar

A Tail of Return – See ALT for Page 4 Catching the Sun

#visualstorytelling #ayearforart #storytelling #story #adventure #PictureaStory
A Tale of Return - Catching the Sun - Page 4 “I’ve lived here many years but wasn’t born here. Aria, my nurture mother, cared for me when I came here wandering long ago, alone and unknown,” Skye grew quiet remembering. “So, you are a Seeker like me,” Quédam prompted. “No, not a Seeker. Just someone once lost but found. Aria gave me my name when I had none. She taught me the ways of the Celestia Realm,“ Skye spoke as she glanced at the window. In the window hung 17 multicolored glass spheres representing all the Realms catching the sunlight. “Magic is just one of many villages here in Celestia. Each home has the 17 spheres where we weave cool breezes for all the realms, craft the scent of flowers to aid in happiness & health, and, through the spheres, do good deeds by helping others. Celestia is the one all the way at the top,” Sky pointed to the blue sphere in the window, “we are closest to the Veil. All Sons and Daughters of Celestia here work to achieve an immortal soul before they pass beyond the Veil. That is what I know. And what of you? What are you seeking to find” Quédam looked at the spheres catching the last rays of the sun, “Someone who I lost long ago. I let my responsibilities of my high-ranking position bind me. I always meant to go look for her but the time slipped by. Now, I am just an old man.” Note: See next 'image' that is the second half of this page. It would not let me fit all of it here in ALT text. The ALT text in next image has the second half so your reader can continue the story. Visual: The visual for page 4 is a photograph of a vined covered window with light streaming in. Hanging in the window are 17 glass spheres of different colors. They catch the sunlight beautifully. A Tale of Return - Catching the Sun - Page 4 Second Half (so that the Screen Readers can follow the full story that did not fit on the first image) Skye met the gaze of this quiet old man noticing the heavy sadness in his eyes but also a glimmer of joy and a flash of hope. Before she asked about who his lost loved one was Quédam spoke, “The sun is setting, and I shall have to soon make my way to the Traveler’s Inn. Might I also speak with Aria?” “Aria passed beyond the Veil eight years ago,” Skye gazed down into the empty cup in her hand. “I miss her,” she whispered. “My condolences on your loss,” Quédam said. The room grew quiet for minutes as both sat in contemplation. Quédam broke the silence, “You mentioned Aria gave you your name when you were lost. Did you ever find out your true name? “I have thought about it from time to time, but no, I have not,” answered Skye as she stood up to clear the table. She shrugged off the persistent question that had surfaced over the years, “I figure I have time to find it later” “Time is a terrible trickster,” Quédam advised, “don’t let it sit too long least you find yourself old like me.” He stood and helped Skye gather up the empty plates and cups. Once cleared, he gathered his walking cane, travel cloak and bag and stepped outside the door. “The inn is just ten minutes from here. Just go down this path to the crossroads, take a right, and just past the row of four mushroom houses and Oak at the end you will see it,” said Skye ““I thank you for your kindness for rest and food,” Quédam bowed in gratitude, “I hope our paths cross again so that I might repay your kindness.” “You are very welcome,” replied Skye, “Mana blessings on your travels and may you find what you seek.” Quédam smiled and began walking. Skye noted that his steps seemed lighter. She closed the door but could not shut out the questions that now lingered long after his visit. “What was her true name? Who was she?
January 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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artcnovack.bsky.social
In the town of Shiloh, four weathered houses stand tucked among trees & hanging moss, quiet witnesses to a past shaped by labor, hope, & endurance.

Whispers of Shiloh-> chrystyne-novack.pixels.com/featured/whi...

#AYearforArt #Monochrome #trees #BuyIntoArt #EastCoastKin #BlackandWhite #classicmono
In the town of Shiloh, four weathered houses stand tucked among trees and hanging moss, quiet witnesses to a past shaped by labor, hope, and endurance. Built in the 1910s and 1930s to shelter tenant farmers—mostly African American families—they offered a place to live and work the land, sharing in its harvest yet often bound by hardship. The story begins decades earlier, when Emanuel Geiger settled here under the Armed Occupation Act, passing the land to his granddaughter Dora Zetrouer, whose marriage to Daniel Zetrouer expanded the holdings to thousands of acres. These humble homes, draped in moss and memory, hold the echoes of hands that tilled the soil and hearts that persevered, connecting the present to the layered history of Florida’s rural South, where time, toil, and resilience converge beneath the southern sky. Visual is a black and white photo of a wood and tin house crumbling with time. It sits under giant oak tree that have spanish moss hanging down.
January 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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tismark.bsky.social
Nearly letting #Caturday pass without a single post. But... gestures around....

Hope this brings a little light moment or cheer. 😻

Prints👇

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1857...

Pixels (Worldwide + More Formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/fun...

#Art #Cats #DigitalArt #Cat
Colorful digital artwork that shows the face of a cat in many different colors in the form of a mosaic or stained glass type style.
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Reposted by Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈
danwentzel.bsky.social
“Let us be absolutely clear. America is an oil company with an Army” - George Carlin
January 4, 2026 at 5:46 AM
tismark.bsky.social
LOL
a man in a captain america costume says i understood that reference .
Alt: Chris Evans as captain america says i understood that reference .
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Nearly letting #Caturday pass without a single post. But... gestures around....

Hope this brings a little light moment or cheer. 😻

Prints👇

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1857...

Pixels (Worldwide + More Formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/fun...

#Art #Cats #DigitalArt #Cat
Colorful digital artwork that shows the face of a cat in many different colors in the form of a mosaic or stained glass type style.
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Reposted by Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈
tismark.bsky.social
Alone in a crowd in Times Square. ❤️🌈

Learn about prints 👇

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1769...

Pixels (Worldwide + More formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/rom...

#Gay #Queer #QueerArt #GayArt #GayCouple #Art #DigitalArt #Rain #TimesSquare #NYC #NewYork
Digital art showing two men walking under a colorful umbrella. One man has his arm around the other. They are seen from behind against the backdrop of Times Square with all of the colorful electronic screens. Those colorful screens are reflecting in the wet pavement.
December 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Reposted by Mark Tisdale 🏳️‍🌈
tismark.bsky.social
Thanks to someone here in Georgia who chose a print of this colorful and romantic rainy scene. ☔🌈❤️

#Gay #Queer #DigitalArt #GayArt #QueerArt #Art #MastoArt #FediArt #CreativeToots #MarkOnArt

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Colorful digital art. Shows two men seen from behind walking beneath a single umbrella. One man has his arm around the back of the other. Their heads are shaded and silhouetted by the bright light shining through the rain. The background is abstract and colorful with reflections in the ground beneath their feet.
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
tismark.bsky.social
Thanks to someone in Arizona who picked a print of this Key West scene.
☔💜

Learn about prints:

Etsy (US) - marktisdaleart.etsy.com/listing/1761...

Pixels (Worldwide + More Formats) - pixels.markonart.com/featured/slo...

#Art #DigitaArt #KeyWest #Florida #KeyWestFL #rain #night #QueerArtist
Digital art showing a city block with one and two story buildings. Looking diagonally across from a street corner. The nearest building has neon letters that read Sloppy Joe's Bar. It's raining and the city scene is reflecting in the wet pavement.
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM