Sha
@shacaro.bsky.social
I'm Sha. Old enough, Dutch, ND, ball of anxiety, and supposed artist/writer. Every interaction is a struggle, and I don't mean to be abrasive. I might reply late.
Waiting for the mythical bot purge so my follower count goes to zero where it belongs.
Waiting for the mythical bot purge so my follower count goes to zero where it belongs.
Honestly, I just need (art) friends. People to get along with, to share resources and joy with. And OCs.
But in the most general sense, people like to receive and rarely want to give.
But in the most general sense, people like to receive and rarely want to give.
March 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Honestly, I just need (art) friends. People to get along with, to share resources and joy with. And OCs.
But in the most general sense, people like to receive and rarely want to give.
But in the most general sense, people like to receive and rarely want to give.
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I keep it on me at all times
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I keep it on me at all times
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did you enjoy creating it? did you have fun? does it make you happy thinking about it and sharing it? then that's it. you did it. you found the secret sauce. "was that a waste of time?" of course not, fuckface. expressing yourself creatively is always worthwhile. you're doing great
March 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
did you enjoy creating it? did you have fun? does it make you happy thinking about it and sharing it? then that's it. you did it. you found the secret sauce. "was that a waste of time?" of course not, fuckface. expressing yourself creatively is always worthwhile. you're doing great
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Would still prefer to return this account to art (perhaps with a sprinkle of autism shit) though. Wish I could just block (US) news.
January 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Would still prefer to return this account to art (perhaps with a sprinkle of autism shit) though. Wish I could just block (US) news.
My main art struggle is probably that I don't know what my art should look like, so it never looks good.
(Also anxiety, but that mostly relates to posting.)
(Also anxiety, but that mostly relates to posting.)
January 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
My main art struggle is probably that I don't know what my art should look like, so it never looks good.
(Also anxiety, but that mostly relates to posting.)
(Also anxiety, but that mostly relates to posting.)
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If it exists you can refine it — but it must exist first. Make the sketch. Combine the ingredients. Try the routine. Be not deterred.
You can make it perfect faster with the experience gained.
You can make it perfect faster with the experience gained.
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
If it exists you can refine it — but it must exist first. Make the sketch. Combine the ingredients. Try the routine. Be not deterred.
You can make it perfect faster with the experience gained.
You can make it perfect faster with the experience gained.
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this is literally me these days ,,,
January 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
this is literally me these days ,,,
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Me (to a little boy beside me in a cafe who is wearing a yellow coat): Nice coat. Little boy: Thank you. It means when night comes I can hide as a star.
Art by Penny Neville Lee. Words by me.
Art by Penny Neville Lee. Words by me.
December 26, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Me (to a little boy beside me in a cafe who is wearing a yellow coat): Nice coat. Little boy: Thank you. It means when night comes I can hide as a star.
Art by Penny Neville Lee. Words by me.
Art by Penny Neville Lee. Words by me.
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I hate ai. I hate the ai-fication of every facet of life. nothing is real. the images are fake, the products are fake, the websites that host these images are fake. creativity and curiosity is stifled by the ai-ification of search engines. the internet is junkspace now. everything feels like spam.
January 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I hate ai. I hate the ai-fication of every facet of life. nothing is real. the images are fake, the products are fake, the websites that host these images are fake. creativity and curiosity is stifled by the ai-ification of search engines. the internet is junkspace now. everything feels like spam.
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Don’t be afraid to make a mistake.
Just learn from them.
Just learn from them.
January 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake.
Just learn from them.
Just learn from them.
The Discover feed is suddenly just completely ruined, and "show me less of this" is now painfully obvious in how it doesn't work.
This site is rapidly declining, it's wild.
This site is rapidly declining, it's wild.
January 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The Discover feed is suddenly just completely ruined, and "show me less of this" is now painfully obvious in how it doesn't work.
This site is rapidly declining, it's wild.
This site is rapidly declining, it's wild.
In the past month or two I've learned there are artists out there who are only able to draw themselves. Not just same face syndrome, but straight up their own face. It's very odd.
I think diversity is a hallmark of a good artist, so it's quite the disappointment.
I think diversity is a hallmark of a good artist, so it's quite the disappointment.
December 29, 2024 at 6:46 AM
In the past month or two I've learned there are artists out there who are only able to draw themselves. Not just same face syndrome, but straight up their own face. It's very odd.
I think diversity is a hallmark of a good artist, so it's quite the disappointment.
I think diversity is a hallmark of a good artist, so it's quite the disappointment.
I'm hoping that comment is the most Twitter I'll feel inclined to be here. Apologies to any real, not-bot people who might've made the mistake of following me.
December 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I'm hoping that comment is the most Twitter I'll feel inclined to be here. Apologies to any real, not-bot people who might've made the mistake of following me.
Art shares are a fun and kind concept but in practice they're just annoying spam.
December 16, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Art shares are a fun and kind concept but in practice they're just annoying spam.
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PLEASE NOTE:
"May you never be the reason why someone who loved to sing, doesn't anymore...dressed so uniquely, now wears plain clothing...spoke so excitedly about their dreams, is now about to silence them...gave up on a part of themselves...because you were sarcastic about it."
~Mostafa Ibrahim
"May you never be the reason why someone who loved to sing, doesn't anymore...dressed so uniquely, now wears plain clothing...spoke so excitedly about their dreams, is now about to silence them...gave up on a part of themselves...because you were sarcastic about it."
~Mostafa Ibrahim
December 8, 2024 at 3:15 AM
PLEASE NOTE:
"May you never be the reason why someone who loved to sing, doesn't anymore...dressed so uniquely, now wears plain clothing...spoke so excitedly about their dreams, is now about to silence them...gave up on a part of themselves...because you were sarcastic about it."
~Mostafa Ibrahim
"May you never be the reason why someone who loved to sing, doesn't anymore...dressed so uniquely, now wears plain clothing...spoke so excitedly about their dreams, is now about to silence them...gave up on a part of themselves...because you were sarcastic about it."
~Mostafa Ibrahim
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Alright yall.
The secret to being successful as an artist... is to just make things you like.
Because success isn't the big job in the end, but genuinely enjoying your work. My big portfolio pieces from my professional jobs rarely give me the same joy looking back as, say, a sketch from the bus.
The secret to being successful as an artist... is to just make things you like.
Because success isn't the big job in the end, but genuinely enjoying your work. My big portfolio pieces from my professional jobs rarely give me the same joy looking back as, say, a sketch from the bus.
December 5, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Alright yall.
The secret to being successful as an artist... is to just make things you like.
Because success isn't the big job in the end, but genuinely enjoying your work. My big portfolio pieces from my professional jobs rarely give me the same joy looking back as, say, a sketch from the bus.
The secret to being successful as an artist... is to just make things you like.
Because success isn't the big job in the end, but genuinely enjoying your work. My big portfolio pieces from my professional jobs rarely give me the same joy looking back as, say, a sketch from the bus.
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I am learning more and more that many who use AI simply don't know anything about what makes it bad.
Every semester I share this letter with my students. SO MANY will tell me they had no idea AI was this harmful.
Information is key.
Feel free to link and use.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Every semester I share this letter with my students. SO MANY will tell me they had no idea AI was this harmful.
Information is key.
Feel free to link and use.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ChatGPT and AI Issues w Links.docx
Generative AI is a blight on our society and is the fastest way to get us to dystopia and global social, economic, creative, and environmental destruction. ChatGPT is not a search engine. It is a pre...
docs.google.com
October 19, 2024 at 1:43 AM
I am learning more and more that many who use AI simply don't know anything about what makes it bad.
Every semester I share this letter with my students. SO MANY will tell me they had no idea AI was this harmful.
Information is key.
Feel free to link and use.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Every semester I share this letter with my students. SO MANY will tell me they had no idea AI was this harmful.
Information is key.
Feel free to link and use.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Sending you warmth for the week ahead 🐾🤍
November 25, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Sending you warmth for the week ahead 🐾🤍
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Please vet your blocklist creators before you implement a mute-list or blocklist. MAGA, foreign troll farms and other bad actors are working day and night to silence our voices.
November 19, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Please vet your blocklist creators before you implement a mute-list or blocklist. MAGA, foreign troll farms and other bad actors are working day and night to silence our voices.
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Art drawn by people who very rarely make art and think they are “bad at art” is 1000x cooler than AI art. It’s life-affirming. It’s often unexpected. I cannot overemphasize how much I love when people just go for it. You do not need the machine for this human endeavor.
November 18, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Art drawn by people who very rarely make art and think they are “bad at art” is 1000x cooler than AI art. It’s life-affirming. It’s often unexpected. I cannot overemphasize how much I love when people just go for it. You do not need the machine for this human endeavor.
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“The value of art is not how much it costs and how little effort it requires. It’s how much would you risk to be in its presence.”
- @realgdt.bsky.social, regarding AI
- @realgdt.bsky.social, regarding AI
October 30, 2024 at 4:20 AM
“The value of art is not how much it costs and how little effort it requires. It’s how much would you risk to be in its presence.”
- @realgdt.bsky.social, regarding AI
- @realgdt.bsky.social, regarding AI
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bro, I cannot promise you it gets much easier sharing your writing/art, but don't let the intrusive thoughts of "this is terrible, what am I doing?" stop you. we're our own worst critics. I know it's easier said than done. I get it. but you're making this a better place by sharing your creativity.
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
bro, I cannot promise you it gets much easier sharing your writing/art, but don't let the intrusive thoughts of "this is terrible, what am I doing?" stop you. we're our own worst critics. I know it's easier said than done. I get it. but you're making this a better place by sharing your creativity.
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Normalize inconsistency in your art. Normalize not making every art piece super detailed and intricate. Normalize just creating art for the sake of it.
November 17, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Normalize inconsistency in your art. Normalize not making every art piece super detailed and intricate. Normalize just creating art for the sake of it.