Lesley Ann 🌱
@ann-annalu.bsky.social
Retired artist, now drawing and painting for fun (do we ever really retire!) Vegan since 2013. Respect is given to everyone, disrespect is earned 😊. No DMs unless I know you.
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The great Buster Keaton.
a black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket and a book
ALT: a black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket and a book
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February 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The great Buster Keaton.
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While you were sleeping, we went over 30,000 million on BlueSky!
January 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
While you were sleeping, we went over 30,000 million on BlueSky!
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But did you know that elk dance in puddles in the woods when we’re not watching? 🤩
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🎥 DanMaxwell
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🎥 DanMaxwell
January 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
But did you know that elk dance in puddles in the woods when we’re not watching? 🤩
🔊
🎥 DanMaxwell
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🎥 DanMaxwell
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I’m starting the new year with a new series exploring the mythology of the British Isles and its connection to the land and nature. This is Áine, of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She was the Irish goddess of high summer and gave farmers good fortune. #art #magicalrealism
January 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’m starting the new year with a new series exploring the mythology of the British Isles and its connection to the land and nature. This is Áine, of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She was the Irish goddess of high summer and gave farmers good fortune. #art #magicalrealism
About time the finished ‘Daughter of Kings’ pastel was posted as I put up a work in progress of her a couple of weeks back. The beautiful Finaliah.
(Work from a few years ago)
(Work from a few years ago)
January 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
About time the finished ‘Daughter of Kings’ pastel was posted as I put up a work in progress of her a couple of weeks back. The beautiful Finaliah.
(Work from a few years ago)
(Work from a few years ago)
The work of the very talented @lesleythiel.bsky.social
So thrilled to be included in the upcoming March edition of @beautifulbizarre.bsky.social with my painting ‘Prayer’. This magazine is always a visual feast, packed with truly creative art of all types.
💝 Beautiful Bizarre art magazine Issue 48 pre-orders now open! 💝
Subscribe today!
💝 Beautiful Bizarre art magazine Issue 48 pre-orders now open! 💝
Subscribe today!
January 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The work of the very talented @lesleythiel.bsky.social
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I thought the cybertruck looked better afterwards. 💁🏻♂️
January 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I thought the cybertruck looked better afterwards. 💁🏻♂️
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2025 boost list. Vet, follow, repost.
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@yondiss-1.bsky.social
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@pappybest.bsky.social
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@patrickdonnelly.bsky.social
@blue-boomer.bsky.social
@ann-annalu.bsky.social
January 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🎉🎊Happy New Year!🎊🎉
Pastel - ‘work in Progress’ of ‘Daughter of Kings’ (Finaliah). May it be a good one for all my family and friends wherever you are 🥰
Pastel - ‘work in Progress’ of ‘Daughter of Kings’ (Finaliah). May it be a good one for all my family and friends wherever you are 🥰
December 31, 2024 at 3:35 PM
🎉🎊Happy New Year!🎊🎉
Pastel - ‘work in Progress’ of ‘Daughter of Kings’ (Finaliah). May it be a good one for all my family and friends wherever you are 🥰
Pastel - ‘work in Progress’ of ‘Daughter of Kings’ (Finaliah). May it be a good one for all my family and friends wherever you are 🥰
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Dogs just get it
December 31, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Dogs just get it
‘Wilf’ 10”x9” graphite on Bristol Board. Commission of a much loved terrier from a few years back. A strong character as many terriers are 😂
December 30, 2024 at 10:29 PM
‘Wilf’ 10”x9” graphite on Bristol Board. Commission of a much loved terrier from a few years back. A strong character as many terriers are 😂
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If you want to see what people in Essex really think of Nigel Farage (when there are no bot farms involved giving the illusion of popularity) read the comments.
Most people, quite rightly, think he’s a lying prick.
www.facebook.com/share/hhBQuA...
Most people, quite rightly, think he’s a lying prick.
www.facebook.com/share/hhBQuA...
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December 19, 2024 at 12:06 PM
If you want to see what people in Essex really think of Nigel Farage (when there are no bot farms involved giving the illusion of popularity) read the comments.
Most people, quite rightly, think he’s a lying prick.
www.facebook.com/share/hhBQuA...
Most people, quite rightly, think he’s a lying prick.
www.facebook.com/share/hhBQuA...
A peaceful Christmas wish for all who celebrate this
Holiday. Love to all my friends and relations xx
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Holiday. Love to all my friends and relations xx
jlcards.com/6VF2TD
An ecard from Lesley Hartman
Please click the image to view your ecard!
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December 19, 2024 at 5:28 PM
A peaceful Christmas wish for all who celebrate this
Holiday. Love to all my friends and relations xx
jlcards.com/6VF2TD
Holiday. Love to all my friends and relations xx
jlcards.com/6VF2TD
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So many beautiful cats on here…here is one I painted in pastel a few years back and have never forgotten. The beautiful ‘Leo’ 🥰
November 17, 2024 at 9:22 PM
So many beautiful cats on here…here is one I painted in pastel a few years back and have never forgotten. The beautiful ‘Leo’ 🥰
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This is the voice of DAVID DRAIMAN from the band Disturbed. So haunting and beautiful
December 13, 2024 at 11:20 AM
This is the voice of DAVID DRAIMAN from the band Disturbed. So haunting and beautiful
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This was so beautifully accepted on Twitter, I thought I’d share here too
November 11, 2024 at 2:25 AM
This was so beautifully accepted on Twitter, I thought I’d share here too
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SOME GOOD NEWS
More than 30 stranded whales saved in New Zealand by people lifting them on sheets
“It’s amazing to witness the genuine care and compassion people have shown toward these magnificent animals,” said a Department of Conservation spokesperson.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2024 at 11:41 PM
SOME GOOD NEWS
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Even if you're not moved by the argument that Twitter is a rightwing cesspool thanks to its redpilled owner, the fact that foreign enemies are expressing concern that they won't be able to use Twitter to manipulate Americans anymore should be enough to warrant the exodus.
If you needed even MORE of a reason to switch to Bluesky, China is "troubled" by the fact that they've invested so much time on Twitter buying ads, bots, and influencers... only to see the people they're seeking to manipulate (us) flee the site.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
November 28, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Even if you're not moved by the argument that Twitter is a rightwing cesspool thanks to its redpilled owner, the fact that foreign enemies are expressing concern that they won't be able to use Twitter to manipulate Americans anymore should be enough to warrant the exodus.
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Sorry if I’ve been a bit short tempered today, suffering quite badly from Pre Somme Tension.
December 10, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Sorry if I’ve been a bit short tempered today, suffering quite badly from Pre Somme Tension.
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Process shots in the making of ‘Queens’. Unfortunately, I can only share four images. A painting starts with a detailed drawing, followed by a block in, and then one or two final detail layers. The foxgloves in this painting took three weeks to complete.
December 4, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Process shots in the making of ‘Queens’. Unfortunately, I can only share four images. A painting starts with a detailed drawing, followed by a block in, and then one or two final detail layers. The foxgloves in this painting took three weeks to complete.
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We need an urgent inquiry in the UK into foreign interference in our politics & media.
…one which needs to advise rules for Parliament to enact before the next General Election hits.
…one which needs to advise rules for Parliament to enact before the next General Election hits.
December 1, 2024 at 11:04 AM
We need an urgent inquiry in the UK into foreign interference in our politics & media.
…one which needs to advise rules for Parliament to enact before the next General Election hits.
…one which needs to advise rules for Parliament to enact before the next General Election hits.
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As Christmas approaches and we get ready to start celebrating let’s not forget about children whose parents are struggling financially. Please remember them and if possible buy a small gift to improve their Christmas a little bit. It could be as simple as a colouring book and some pencils
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November 29, 2024 at 7:43 PM
As Christmas approaches and we get ready to start celebrating let’s not forget about children whose parents are struggling financially. Please remember them and if possible buy a small gift to improve their Christmas a little bit. It could be as simple as a colouring book and some pencils
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People underestimate how much of making art involves having a little sit and doing a little think
November 27, 2024 at 6:14 PM
People underestimate how much of making art involves having a little sit and doing a little think
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This makes my day.
Twitter and Threads smothered posts that linked out to other places. That entirely sucked. Delighted Bluesky is not getting in the way of people sharing things they want to share.
Twitter and Threads smothered posts that linked out to other places. That entirely sucked. Delighted Bluesky is not getting in the way of people sharing things they want to share.
We want Bluesky to be a great home for journalists, publishers, and creators. Unlike other platforms, we don't de-promote your links. Post all the links you want — Bluesky is a lobby to the open web.
Traffic from Bluesky's @bsky.app to @theguardian.com is already 2x that of Threads
In its first week on the platform & with 300k followers, Bluesky traffic from @theguardian.com posts is already higher than it was from TwX in any week in 2024, where the account had 10.8m followers, but🧵
In its first week on the platform & with 300k followers, Bluesky traffic from @theguardian.com posts is already higher than it was from TwX in any week in 2024, where the account had 10.8m followers, but🧵
November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
This makes my day.
Twitter and Threads smothered posts that linked out to other places. That entirely sucked. Delighted Bluesky is not getting in the way of people sharing things they want to share.
Twitter and Threads smothered posts that linked out to other places. That entirely sucked. Delighted Bluesky is not getting in the way of people sharing things they want to share.