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#InkTober2025 Day 21: Blast.
This was one of the first prompts that I had ideas about and it worked out exactly as I hoped. I love Mammoths, ever since my dad showed me a tooth he had found I’ve been fascinated with them.
Really love how this drawing turned out! Brushpen, Copics and gelpen.
This was one of the first prompts that I had ideas about and it worked out exactly as I hoped. I love Mammoths, ever since my dad showed me a tooth he had found I’ve been fascinated with them.
Really love how this drawing turned out! Brushpen, Copics and gelpen.
Trying to think who else banned indepent news sources and censored people he didn't like. Hmmm, can't quite remember the name. It was a little German guy with a funny mustache.
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If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Trying to think who else banned indepent news sources and censored people he didn't like. Hmmm, can't quite remember the name. It was a little German guy with a funny mustache.
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Hey new folks, here's a collection of top tier artists you can follow.
Concept Artists: go.bsky.app/TyNJQ99
Creature Designers: go.bsky.app/SBCxqoa
Pro Illustrators 1: go.bsky.app/79aS32C
Pro Illustrators 2: go.bsky.app/D3T5kF
Good Paleoartists: go.bsky.app/RYwJUEK
Concept Artists: go.bsky.app/TyNJQ99
Creature Designers: go.bsky.app/SBCxqoa
Pro Illustrators 1: go.bsky.app/79aS32C
Pro Illustrators 2: go.bsky.app/D3T5kF
Good Paleoartists: go.bsky.app/RYwJUEK
December 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hey new folks, here's a collection of top tier artists you can follow.
Concept Artists: go.bsky.app/TyNJQ99
Creature Designers: go.bsky.app/SBCxqoa
Pro Illustrators 1: go.bsky.app/79aS32C
Pro Illustrators 2: go.bsky.app/D3T5kF
Good Paleoartists: go.bsky.app/RYwJUEK
Concept Artists: go.bsky.app/TyNJQ99
Creature Designers: go.bsky.app/SBCxqoa
Pro Illustrators 1: go.bsky.app/79aS32C
Pro Illustrators 2: go.bsky.app/D3T5kF
Good Paleoartists: go.bsky.app/RYwJUEK
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Is there a Santa Claus in Dinotopia? Not exactly. Nibor Dooh is more of a reverse brigand. He takes everything you’ve got and gives you what he took from the last person. open.substack.com/pub/jamesgur...
Is There a Santa Claus in Dinotopia?
[Via Instagram] Graham, Never heard of such sightings, but if there were, it would be all the tavern-talk of Thermala.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Is there a Santa Claus in Dinotopia? Not exactly. Nibor Dooh is more of a reverse brigand. He takes everything you’ve got and gives you what he took from the last person. open.substack.com/pub/jamesgur...
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Today's Oarfish comes from robbiewjwoodcuts (Robbie W. Jones) on Instagram! They specialize in making custom handmade woodcuts! (Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and to everyone else have a nice Thursday!) #sealife #marine #fish #Oarfishdaily #marinelife #drawing #marineanimals
December 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Today's Oarfish comes from robbiewjwoodcuts (Robbie W. Jones) on Instagram! They specialize in making custom handmade woodcuts! (Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and to everyone else have a nice Thursday!) #sealife #marine #fish #Oarfishdaily #marinelife #drawing #marineanimals
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It's #ChristmasEve, so I depicted Parasaurolophus under UV light, lit up like a Christmas tree - you can check out the rationale of this #paleoart on my #Patreon if you're already bored of holiday TV. Oh, and Happy Christmas to those who celebrate! #sciart #fossils
www.patreon.com/posts/146578...
www.patreon.com/posts/146578...
December 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It's #ChristmasEve, so I depicted Parasaurolophus under UV light, lit up like a Christmas tree - you can check out the rationale of this #paleoart on my #Patreon if you're already bored of holiday TV. Oh, and Happy Christmas to those who celebrate! #sciart #fossils
www.patreon.com/posts/146578...
www.patreon.com/posts/146578...
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Hey, artists remember this:
No matter how many pieces you made this year you're an artist, even if you only made 1.
If you are super active or if you only have time / energy to pop up once in a while, no matter how big or small, you are still part of the art community 🙌
I love u artists
No matter how many pieces you made this year you're an artist, even if you only made 1.
If you are super active or if you only have time / energy to pop up once in a while, no matter how big or small, you are still part of the art community 🙌
I love u artists
December 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Hey, artists remember this:
No matter how many pieces you made this year you're an artist, even if you only made 1.
If you are super active or if you only have time / energy to pop up once in a while, no matter how big or small, you are still part of the art community 🙌
I love u artists
No matter how many pieces you made this year you're an artist, even if you only made 1.
If you are super active or if you only have time / energy to pop up once in a while, no matter how big or small, you are still part of the art community 🙌
I love u artists
Some of my Christmas cards for this year. Everyone gets a cheerful, happy Snowman. Because I think we all need a cheerful, happy Snowman in our lives at the moment.
The one in the middle of the bottom row is my favorite!
Watercolor on handmade cotton paper.
The one in the middle of the bottom row is my favorite!
Watercolor on handmade cotton paper.
December 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Some of my Christmas cards for this year. Everyone gets a cheerful, happy Snowman. Because I think we all need a cheerful, happy Snowman in our lives at the moment.
The one in the middle of the bottom row is my favorite!
Watercolor on handmade cotton paper.
The one in the middle of the bottom row is my favorite!
Watercolor on handmade cotton paper.
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Came for the owl, stayed for the stump and snow. Drawn with Pentel .2 .3 .5, HB 2B 4B. So many layers. So much blender work. Half of this was adding graphite, the other half was taking it back. Learning what to leave alone and celebrating all the textures in nature. #bird #sciart #graphite
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
December 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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WOW! Thank you to The Academy for selecting Snow Bear as one of the 15 shortlisted films for Best Animated Short Film.
To see this deeply personal, hand-drawn film recognized alongside so many incredible works is an honor.
I am so grateful to everyone who has supported this journey.
#Animation
To see this deeply personal, hand-drawn film recognized alongside so many incredible works is an honor.
I am so grateful to everyone who has supported this journey.
#Animation
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
WOW! Thank you to The Academy for selecting Snow Bear as one of the 15 shortlisted films for Best Animated Short Film.
To see this deeply personal, hand-drawn film recognized alongside so many incredible works is an honor.
I am so grateful to everyone who has supported this journey.
#Animation
To see this deeply personal, hand-drawn film recognized alongside so many incredible works is an honor.
I am so grateful to everyone who has supported this journey.
#Animation
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If you want some good news moving into the holidays, Ed has you covered.
Do you remember the UK consultation from Dec 2024- Feb 2025?
It took then almost a year to read through the 11 500(!) respondents.
95%(!!!) Of respondents rejected the government's proposal of an unworkable "opt-out" scheme.
Do you remember the UK consultation from Dec 2024- Feb 2025?
It took then almost a year to read through the 11 500(!) respondents.
95%(!!!) Of respondents rejected the government's proposal of an unworkable "opt-out" scheme.
Brutal (but fair) Guardian headline today
Only 3% of respondents to the UK government’s consultation on AI & copyright supported their unfair plan to hand AI companies people’s work for free.
95% said AI companies should license training data.
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Only 3% of respondents to the UK government’s consultation on AI & copyright supported their unfair plan to hand AI companies people’s work for free.
95% said AI companies should license training data.
🧵 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
If you want some good news moving into the holidays, Ed has you covered.
Do you remember the UK consultation from Dec 2024- Feb 2025?
It took then almost a year to read through the 11 500(!) respondents.
95%(!!!) Of respondents rejected the government's proposal of an unworkable "opt-out" scheme.
Do you remember the UK consultation from Dec 2024- Feb 2025?
It took then almost a year to read through the 11 500(!) respondents.
95%(!!!) Of respondents rejected the government's proposal of an unworkable "opt-out" scheme.
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
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Team Cherry Holiday Sign-off! Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow revealed, the original Hollow Knight refreshed, and more!
Read the blog post here: www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/holiday...
Read the blog post here: www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/holiday...
December 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Team Cherry Holiday Sign-off! Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow revealed, the original Hollow Knight refreshed, and more!
Read the blog post here: www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/holiday...
Read the blog post here: www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/holiday...
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Animals with misleading names. I'm seeing this go around as part of a viral tumblr thread so I thought I'd reshare it.
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Animals with misleading names. I'm seeing this go around as part of a viral tumblr thread so I thought I'd reshare it.
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If I had to ask the Louvre's permission it would 'kill' my high-end jewelry business!
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
December 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If I had to ask the Louvre's permission it would 'kill' my high-end jewelry business!
Quick and messy Ceratosaurus after dealing with the flu from hell the past few days. Debating with myself whether or not to ink it. Yes is winning so far.
(Ceratodaurus is actually one of my favorite dinos, especially after playing the first Jurassic World Evolution game)
#sciart
(Ceratodaurus is actually one of my favorite dinos, especially after playing the first Jurassic World Evolution game)
#sciart
December 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Quick and messy Ceratosaurus after dealing with the flu from hell the past few days. Debating with myself whether or not to ink it. Yes is winning so far.
(Ceratodaurus is actually one of my favorite dinos, especially after playing the first Jurassic World Evolution game)
#sciart
(Ceratodaurus is actually one of my favorite dinos, especially after playing the first Jurassic World Evolution game)
#sciart
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Recent commission. I believe it is a type of sea nettle species, although I cannot make a determination as to which of the 16 different species! 🤣
If you know, please educate me! 🪼
#jellyfish #marinelife #sciart #nature #seanettle #ocean #wildlife #animal #animalart #ArtYear #conservation #sealife
If you know, please educate me! 🪼
#jellyfish #marinelife #sciart #nature #seanettle #ocean #wildlife #animal #animalart #ArtYear #conservation #sealife
December 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Recent commission. I believe it is a type of sea nettle species, although I cannot make a determination as to which of the 16 different species! 🤣
If you know, please educate me! 🪼
#jellyfish #marinelife #sciart #nature #seanettle #ocean #wildlife #animal #animalart #ArtYear #conservation #sealife
If you know, please educate me! 🪼
#jellyfish #marinelife #sciart #nature #seanettle #ocean #wildlife #animal #animalart #ArtYear #conservation #sealife
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Famed elephant expert Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died, aged 83. Founder of Save the Elephants and accomplished author, researcher and mentor... savetheelephants.org/news/world-r...
WORLD-RENOWNED AFRICAN ELEPHANT EXPERT, DR IAIN DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, DIES AGED 83
Nairobi, Kenya – Tuesday, 9 December 2025: It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, renowned Scottish zoologist and founder & president of Save the Elephants.
savetheelephants.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Famed elephant expert Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died, aged 83. Founder of Save the Elephants and accomplished author, researcher and mentor... savetheelephants.org/news/world-r...
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Behold: another reason to not use Google.
The search results recently have become so much worse. I usually use @ecosiasearch.bsky.social (right side) first these days.
The search results recently have become so much worse. I usually use @ecosiasearch.bsky.social (right side) first these days.
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Behold: another reason to not use Google.
The search results recently have become so much worse. I usually use @ecosiasearch.bsky.social (right side) first these days.
The search results recently have become so much worse. I usually use @ecosiasearch.bsky.social (right side) first these days.
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Please sign folks... 🙏
The Guga “hunt” must end. Sign the petition: petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Please sign folks... 🙏
I have more books that I can find room for and I will never stop buying them.
Especially with the rise of AI trash that a lot of people embrace and blindly follow like it’s the best thing that ever happened. I haven’t trusted anything written online in a while and I doubt that will change.
Especially with the rise of AI trash that a lot of people embrace and blindly follow like it’s the best thing that ever happened. I haven’t trusted anything written online in a while and I doubt that will change.
The Internet is becoming increasingly unreliable. Buy books and read them.
December 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I have more books that I can find room for and I will never stop buying them.
Especially with the rise of AI trash that a lot of people embrace and blindly follow like it’s the best thing that ever happened. I haven’t trusted anything written online in a while and I doubt that will change.
Especially with the rise of AI trash that a lot of people embrace and blindly follow like it’s the best thing that ever happened. I haven’t trusted anything written online in a while and I doubt that will change.
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Just a quick sketch to have fun.
Deep Sea December Day 5: "Brunch." 🤣
#deepsea #DeepSeaDecember #sciart #marinelife #ArtYear #animalart #nature #ocean #whale #brunch #Rivals
Deep Sea December Day 5: "Brunch." 🤣
#deepsea #DeepSeaDecember #sciart #marinelife #ArtYear #animalart #nature #ocean #whale #brunch #Rivals
December 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Just a quick sketch to have fun.
Deep Sea December Day 5: "Brunch." 🤣
#deepsea #DeepSeaDecember #sciart #marinelife #ArtYear #animalart #nature #ocean #whale #brunch #Rivals
Deep Sea December Day 5: "Brunch." 🤣
#deepsea #DeepSeaDecember #sciart #marinelife #ArtYear #animalart #nature #ocean #whale #brunch #Rivals
So gorgeous!
#PudgyHorse Lascaux Tribute 2. A companion piece to the first, following one of the other cave horses with a darker colour morph. Again, painted with pigments made by Mary Sanche from Cretaceous rocks from the Albertan badlands. From 2020.
#ArtAdventCalendar
#ArtAdventCalendar
December 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
So gorgeous!