Ari Lightcap
@shapeshifterari.bsky.social
27, he/they 🌙☀️
Studying concept art
Traditional and digital 2D artist, expanding into sculpture work slowly
Nail set designer
Studying concept art
Traditional and digital 2D artist, expanding into sculpture work slowly
Nail set designer
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Ari Lightcap
@shapeshifterari.bsky.social
· May 19
Look. I'm going to be brutally honest here. Small characters with impossibly big weapons are fantastic character design and anyone who says otherwise is boring. Where's your sense of adventure and whimsy??? They're so good and so fun and I'm tired of pretending that they're not. 😤😤😤
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authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the 7th episode of Dirty Pair, "愛こそすべて命賭けます逃避行!!" or "Love Is Everything, Betting Their Lives on Elopement", one of the most overtly trans-positive episodes of anime of its era. This was the future they predicted for us in 1985. We can still get there.
August 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the 7th episode of Dirty Pair, "愛こそすべて命賭けます逃避行!!" or "Love Is Everything, Betting Their Lives on Elopement", one of the most overtly trans-positive episodes of anime of its era. This was the future they predicted for us in 1985. We can still get there.
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some would say I'm a fan
August 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
some would say I'm a fan
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Homestuck vivzipop animated series with Toby Fox sounds like a tornado of 9/11s for discourse people
August 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Homestuck vivzipop animated series with Toby Fox sounds like a tornado of 9/11s for discourse people
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Me calling the office: I can't come into work today, my grandpa just died
Boss: what? you've already used that excuse twice. how many grandpas do you have??
Me: [turning on my grandpa cloning machine] plenty
Boss: what? you've already used that excuse twice. how many grandpas do you have??
Me: [turning on my grandpa cloning machine] plenty
July 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Me calling the office: I can't come into work today, my grandpa just died
Boss: what? you've already used that excuse twice. how many grandpas do you have??
Me: [turning on my grandpa cloning machine] plenty
Boss: what? you've already used that excuse twice. how many grandpas do you have??
Me: [turning on my grandpa cloning machine] plenty
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Me: what’s that black bird with the red on its wings called
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
February 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Me: what’s that black bird with the red on its wings called
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
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And just in case you've never seen it before, here's the Autobots one.
#Transformers #TransformersFanArt #G1 #Macaddam #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
#Transformers #TransformersFanArt #G1 #Macaddam #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
August 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And just in case you've never seen it before, here's the Autobots one.
#Transformers #TransformersFanArt #G1 #Macaddam #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
#Transformers #TransformersFanArt #G1 #Macaddam #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
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It's done, finally.
Every G1 Decepticon from the 80's cartoon.
I'll order some prints of both this and the Autobots one as soon as I can.
Hope you enjoy!
#Transformers #G1 #Macaddam #TransformersFanArt #Decepticons #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
Every G1 Decepticon from the 80's cartoon.
I'll order some prints of both this and the Autobots one as soon as I can.
Hope you enjoy!
#Transformers #G1 #Macaddam #TransformersFanArt #Decepticons #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
August 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It's done, finally.
Every G1 Decepticon from the 80's cartoon.
I'll order some prints of both this and the Autobots one as soon as I can.
Hope you enjoy!
#Transformers #G1 #Macaddam #TransformersFanArt #Decepticons #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
Every G1 Decepticon from the 80's cartoon.
I'll order some prints of both this and the Autobots one as soon as I can.
Hope you enjoy!
#Transformers #G1 #Macaddam #TransformersFanArt #Decepticons #Natephoenix #Natphoenix2025
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Bluesky doesn't penalize you for using links, tags, using key words like Patreon or commissions, and doesn't have a central algorithm on your following feed, which means all the power rests on you to help your favourite creators be seen!
July 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bluesky doesn't penalize you for using links, tags, using key words like Patreon or commissions, and doesn't have a central algorithm on your following feed, which means all the power rests on you to help your favourite creators be seen!
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A good thread about how to make your phonecalls the most effective possible whether you're calling about Gaza or censorship:
So, WFM guy here, I crunch call center numbers all day and advise management on performance and staffing requirements. Here are some concrete goals to keep in mind with any sort of calling campaign: 🧵
July 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A good thread about how to make your phonecalls the most effective possible whether you're calling about Gaza or censorship:
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Oh my god
Brits can get around Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, Kojima
The UK's new act blocks access to adult content without identification. Turns out, you only need a copy of Death Stranding and a phone to get around it.
www.pcgamer.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Oh my god
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Keeping up with politics these days feels like a frustrating Phoenix Wright case, where the witness is obviously lying and making blatantly obvious contradictions.
But every attempt to point it out gets countered by red-hat Edgeworth pulling some bullshit out of his ass.
But every attempt to point it out gets countered by red-hat Edgeworth pulling some bullshit out of his ass.
July 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Keeping up with politics these days feels like a frustrating Phoenix Wright case, where the witness is obviously lying and making blatantly obvious contradictions.
But every attempt to point it out gets countered by red-hat Edgeworth pulling some bullshit out of his ass.
But every attempt to point it out gets countered by red-hat Edgeworth pulling some bullshit out of his ass.
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Finally got my new nail design on! Gods the ladies at my nail parlor are talented and SO tolerant of my crazy ideas 😅😅😅
#nailart #naildesign #nightforest #fireflies
#nailart #naildesign #nightforest #fireflies
July 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Finally got my new nail design on! Gods the ladies at my nail parlor are talented and SO tolerant of my crazy ideas 😅😅😅
#nailart #naildesign #nightforest #fireflies
#nailart #naildesign #nightforest #fireflies
I also did a sun and moon nail set earlier this year! I still have the acrylics because I wore them until they popped off 😅😅😅 I'll post the actual nails once I remember where they are
#nailart
#nailart
July 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I also did a sun and moon nail set earlier this year! I still have the acrylics because I wore them until they popped off 😅😅😅 I'll post the actual nails once I remember where they are
#nailart
#nailart
Nails inspired by @leemajdoub.bsky.social and his role as Agent Stone in the #sonicthehedgehog movies!!! I plan on doing another set with a lot more flair for his character from the AC franchise later on!
#sonicfanart #agentstone #nailart
#sonicfanart #agentstone #nailart
July 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Nails inspired by @leemajdoub.bsky.social and his role as Agent Stone in the #sonicthehedgehog movies!!! I plan on doing another set with a lot more flair for his character from the AC franchise later on!
#sonicfanart #agentstone #nailart
#sonicfanart #agentstone #nailart
Can't believe I haven't shown off my Rouge the Bat nails I designed back in February 😩😩😩
Gonna post a bunch of my designs tonight so feel free to use them! I'm thinking of opening up commissions for nail set designs tbh.
#rougethebat #nailart #sonicfanart
Gonna post a bunch of my designs tonight so feel free to use them! I'm thinking of opening up commissions for nail set designs tbh.
#rougethebat #nailart #sonicfanart
July 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Can't believe I haven't shown off my Rouge the Bat nails I designed back in February 😩😩😩
Gonna post a bunch of my designs tonight so feel free to use them! I'm thinking of opening up commissions for nail set designs tbh.
#rougethebat #nailart #sonicfanart
Gonna post a bunch of my designs tonight so feel free to use them! I'm thinking of opening up commissions for nail set designs tbh.
#rougethebat #nailart #sonicfanart
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when you open a service you've been using for a decade only to find it out it caught the virus
July 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
when you open a service you've been using for a decade only to find it out it caught the virus
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I don't think people understand.
Mark Cuban has helped small voices like Cornel West (yes, 99.9% don't know Dr. West), and was also on the campaign trail for Hariss.
The failure of 2024 wasn't West (either version) voters, it was "both sides are the same so I'll sit it out" voters.
Mark Cuban has helped small voices like Cornel West (yes, 99.9% don't know Dr. West), and was also on the campaign trail for Hariss.
The failure of 2024 wasn't West (either version) voters, it was "both sides are the same so I'll sit it out" voters.
July 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I don't think people understand.
Mark Cuban has helped small voices like Cornel West (yes, 99.9% don't know Dr. West), and was also on the campaign trail for Hariss.
The failure of 2024 wasn't West (either version) voters, it was "both sides are the same so I'll sit it out" voters.
Mark Cuban has helped small voices like Cornel West (yes, 99.9% don't know Dr. West), and was also on the campaign trail for Hariss.
The failure of 2024 wasn't West (either version) voters, it was "both sides are the same so I'll sit it out" voters.
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Lol. I don't give politicians or parties or PACs or dark money groups anything. When I campaigned for Kamala I paid for everything out of my pocket. I wouldn't let them pay for anything.
You can hate or like my positions, that's up to you I want my positions to stand or fall on their own merits
You can hate or like my positions, that's up to you I want my positions to stand or fall on their own merits
Mark. Stop giving the GOP any money. Stop pretending it's both sides.
Capitalist hell
Capitalist hell
July 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Lol. I don't give politicians or parties or PACs or dark money groups anything. When I campaigned for Kamala I paid for everything out of my pocket. I wouldn't let them pay for anything.
You can hate or like my positions, that's up to you I want my positions to stand or fall on their own merits
You can hate or like my positions, that's up to you I want my positions to stand or fall on their own merits
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Where were you when I wrote this in 2011 ?
blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t... The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do – blog maverick
blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t... The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do – blog maverick
July 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Where were you when I wrote this in 2011 ?
blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t... The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do – blog maverick
blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t... The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do – blog maverick
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Or when I said this ?
www.cnbc.com/2019/05/14/m... Mark Cuban: 'We at the top' can make less to fix income inequality
www.cnbc.com/2019/05/14/m... Mark Cuban: 'We at the top' can make less to fix income inequality
July 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Or when I said this ?
www.cnbc.com/2019/05/14/m... Mark Cuban: 'We at the top' can make less to fix income inequality
www.cnbc.com/2019/05/14/m... Mark Cuban: 'We at the top' can make less to fix income inequality
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Nation’s Dogs Vow To Keep Their Shit Together During 4th Of July Fireworks
theonion.com/nation-...
theonion.com/nation-...
July 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nation’s Dogs Vow To Keep Their Shit Together During 4th Of July Fireworks
theonion.com/nation-...
theonion.com/nation-...
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Finished 3D Character Comm for @thehypedbuddy.bsky.social !
It's Tangle The Lemur!
Was really fun making her and thank you so much for working with me..
#tanglethelemur #b3d #idwsonic #sth #sonicthehedgehog
It's Tangle The Lemur!
Was really fun making her and thank you so much for working with me..
#tanglethelemur #b3d #idwsonic #sth #sonicthehedgehog
July 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Finished 3D Character Comm for @thehypedbuddy.bsky.social !
It's Tangle The Lemur!
Was really fun making her and thank you so much for working with me..
#tanglethelemur #b3d #idwsonic #sth #sonicthehedgehog
It's Tangle The Lemur!
Was really fun making her and thank you so much for working with me..
#tanglethelemur #b3d #idwsonic #sth #sonicthehedgehog
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Fireworks suck! Here are some tips from cat behaviorist @mikeldelgado.bsky.social for keeping your cats safe and happy this 4th of July. www.instagram.com/p/C87GFSBpgyk/
1. Make sure your cats are inside. Even if they normally go out, the 4th is not a good day for them to roam. (con't)
1. Make sure your cats are inside. Even if they normally go out, the 4th is not a good day for them to roam. (con't)
July 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fireworks suck! Here are some tips from cat behaviorist @mikeldelgado.bsky.social for keeping your cats safe and happy this 4th of July. www.instagram.com/p/C87GFSBpgyk/
1. Make sure your cats are inside. Even if they normally go out, the 4th is not a good day for them to roam. (con't)
1. Make sure your cats are inside. Even if they normally go out, the 4th is not a good day for them to roam. (con't)