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Paul
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will #art for food; also real bad at #webdev and other stuff...

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rough thumbnail or final? who can tell? #art #comics
rough thumbnail sketch of weird shit... junk raft floating through empty space... beetles and shit
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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time for bed #art #timelapse
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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#art
sketch of some old guy with a ratty beard
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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The future of the world's economy right here folks
Google AI overview of the word "barley". It begins by describing barley as you would expect, but then as it tries to describe its flavour it quickly loses its shit and just keeps repeating "nutty flavour" over and over until it just runs out of space. I feel like this says something about our survival as a species, honestly.
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Black and white equivalent. Scratchy on purpose. 2/2
black and white comic panel: some wooden posts standing in murky water. There are hints of weird shadowy shapes under the surface that... If we're being optimistic, are probably just seaweed or something. Speech bubbles: "Have you brushed your teeth?" "Uh huh" "OK. Tuck yourself in. Time for a story." "What kind of story?" "A TRUE story."
November 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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After marvelling for years at Eddie Campbell's black and white art in the original version of From Hell, I've been thinking about avoiding even shades of grey in this thing I'm working on. But, I dunno if I can pull it off. 1/2 #art
greyscale comic panel: some wooden posts standing in murky water. There are hints of weird shadowy shapes under the surface that... If we're being optimistic, are probably just seaweed or something. Speech bubbles: "Have you brushed your teeth?" "Uh huh" "OK. Tuck yourself in. Time for a story." "What kind of story?" "A TRUE story."
November 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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3 sketches of randos
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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3 in 1 #art #timelapse
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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sketch of some guy in a hat
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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going on a few days in a row now #art #timelapse
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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sketch of some old guy
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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some old guy; mostly ear #art #timelapse
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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you can't add multiple images to a single post on bluesky... ?
5/10 min sketch of some skinny old guy in a cap and giant glasses, moustache and ciggi hanging from lip.
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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evening warm up #art
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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1am self portrait #art Read alt text for bonus art tip
Rough sketch; self portrait. It's approaching 1am. Didn't erase anything no matter how shit it got. This is mirrored because I was using phone to see... if you flip it horizontally you'll get an extra jump scare. Here's your bonus art tip: Don't go for years without drawing and expect to not suck. You're welcome.
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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found a good pencil brush at least. is #art now?
extremely sketchy sketch of some doof
November 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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You stop drawing regularly for a year and shit just disappears from your brain and hands, doesn't it.
a fairly shit illustration of a giant beetle driving a barge and smoking a pipe. Handwritten caption: "The beetle at the wheel, Cabbage, their guide (who'd smoked more words than spoken) sniffed the air, picked up the scent of something that had died and indicated thusly to prepare..."
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam... Yeah, no one was gonna post Pearl Jam.
Mr Bungle (1993) album cover featuring a pencil illustration of a perfectly normal looking clown holding a lit match.
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Holy shit, go Mikeno go! #freepalestine
Screenshot of Global Sumud Flotilla tracker showing "Mikeno" apparently in Palestinian waters.
October 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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You know, when AI began to destroy my ability to find freelance art gigs, I didn't mind because it didn't affect me or something. Now that it is destined to destroy the Balderdash industry, I think a line has been crossed.
Al Overview The statement "never use Al to play Balderdash" suggests that the game of Balderdash, a bluffing game where players write down definitions and try to fool their opponents, is best enjoyed through human interaction and creativity, rather than relying on artificial intelligence. The core of Balderdash involves deception and clever misdirection, which Al might not be as good at, as it may struggle with the nuanced aspects of human language and the ability to convincingly create false definitions. Elaboration: Balderdash's Core Mechanics: Balderdash involves one player reading a word and then all players, including the "dasher," writing down a definition for that word. The "dasher" then reads out all the definitions, including the correct one, and the other players must guess which is correct. The Importance of Human Deception: The game is about creating plausible, yet incorrect, definitions to fool other players. This requires a certain amount of wit, creativity, and an understanding of how people might perceive different definitions. Potential Limitations of Al: While Al can be trained to generate text and even attempt to write plausible definitions, it may not be able to fully capture the nuances of human language and the ability to deceive in a way that feels natural and convincing. Al could also struggle
April 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Slight correction:
Al Overview "Waxing a wet seagull" is a phrase that refers to a type of surfing maneuver. In this context, it's a slang term for a maneuver that involves the surfer getting washed up onto the sand or reef. The surfer is "waxing" (meaning applying wax to their board to improve grip) a "wet seagull" (referring to the surfer themselves, who may be wet and resembling a seagull in their surf attire). Elaboration: The phrase is a humorous way to describe a situation where a surfer has gotten caught in a wave and is being dragged or tumbled along the surf. The phrase "waxing" implies that the surfer may be applying wax to their board before getting washed up, while "wet seagull" is a humorous way to refer to the surfer themself.
April 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Important update:
Al Overview "Wax a wet seagull" is an Australian slang phrase meaning to make one's hair extremely wet, as if it were waxed with a wet coating. It's a playful way of describing someone's hair looking slicked down and wet. While "wax a wet seagull" is not a common phrase outside of Australia, it's a well-known idiom used in every-day Australian English. The phrase uses the imagery of a seagull, which is typically found on beaches and coasts, and the action of waxing, which suggests a sleek, wet, and possibly messy look.
April 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Incredible. Like, literally not credible.
Al Overview "Wax a wet seagull" is an Australian idiom that means to move quickly or be very busy. It's a colloquial expression that's often used in informal settings to describe someone working hard or rushing to get something done. The idiom's origins are unclear, but it's thought to be a playful way of saying "to be flat out" or "to be busy," according to the Australian National University. Here's a more detailed breakdown: "Wet seagull": This part of the phrase doesn't have a literal meaning. It's likely just a part of the idiom's playful, nonsensical nature. "Wax": This part of the phrase suggests the idea of smoothing or moving something. In this context, it's used to describe the act of moving quickly or being busy, as in smoothing out a busy schedule or movement. The overall meaning: The phrase implies a state of intense activity or a need to move quickly, as explained by the Australian National University.
April 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM