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Amanda
@queer-sober-artist.bsky.social
In May I was part of an exhibition that celebrated the life and work of #LeonoraCarrington we used her stories for inspiration.

#horse #sculpture #sewing #surrealist
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
My 1st of 3 dolls for my Emotional Emporium, this is #shame I once carried shame like I had heavy rocks stuck on me!
Now I can hold shame in my hand. #allemotionsarevalid #mafineart #queerartist #lettinggo
March 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Working through my #shame from my past with my art! #pmdd #mafineart #queersoberartist
February 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I love my #sober life being an artist its opened up my creativity and given me contentment in my heart I never had when drinking!
#soberisasuperpower #queersoberartust #soberlife
February 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Making my #shamedoll 🩵
February 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Sending love to all this Valentine’s Day 💖
February 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Donald Trump is remaking the world. But he really won’t like the result | Nesrine Malik
Donald Trump is remaking the world. But he really won’t like the result | Nesrine Malik
As an erratic president imposes his international doctrine, countries are forging more stable alliances. His US will be weaker, not stronger One of the ways in which Donald Trump’s regime obscures and distracts is by drawing our eyes constantly to the US…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Busy mind , little sleep , drawing horses #queersoberartist
February 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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We are appalled by the Foreign Secretary’s failure to condemn President Trump’s call for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza.

A statement from the Independent Alliance.
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Nearly finished my #pmddawarness #zine working on layout and adding the last bits of text! Even made my own font!
#queersoberartist
February 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
#mondaymorning
It's time to #eatthefrog and stop procrastinating, getting sidetracked, drawing, tidying random things and finishing the blog post!
February 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#sundaythoughts in a sketch, managing #pmdd while journeying to #menopause 1 day at a time!
Long dark tunnel comes to mind!
February 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Highrise living #liftselfie 🫶
February 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Hello everyone! Happy to be here! I like to make comics about my life and my experiences living with PMDD. Check out one of my stickers currently for sale on my Etsy!
February 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Listening to short stories by Leonora Carrington is great inspiration for drawing a #horse type character!
January 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Working on my shame! Soon I will be able to hold it in my hand! Time to let it all go #dollmaking #soberartist #shame #mafine
January 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Drawings from my bed! #brighton
January 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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December 28, 2024 at 12:55 AM
I love being a #queersoberartist who else loves being a queer sober artist too?
December 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM
This way or that #seaelders
December 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
#digitalsketching idea for painting
December 21, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Here are a few UK helpline numbers:
As I know that this time of year can be difficult for many people. If you’re struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out—you are not alone!
My inbox is always open, and as someone who doesn’t drink, I know how challenging this season can be.
#queersoberartist
December 18, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Monday sunrise from my Studio in the Sky! #brightonsunrise
December 16, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Had such a great time #graphicbrighton a whole new exciting world has opened up to me!
December 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM