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Aidan 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@twistdperceptiona.bsky.social
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Elder millennial | Genderfluid Transmasc | He/Him | Photographer & Digital Artist | History Nerd | Small Business Owner

This account will be chaotic. Enjoy the ride.

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New design drop! Yes, I make other things. But it's June and I'm #queer so, yeah, lol. I made the lettering for this one from a photo of a literal stone wall. Couldn't resist.

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#Lgbtqia+ #Pride #PrideMonth #TransArtist #Stonewall #Rainbow
June 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Still one of my favorite designs this year, and a big part of my decision to take my business name to Twisted Perception Creative, with a subcategory focused on photography. I may do versions with different pride flag colors on the stripe.

#QueerArtist #Pride #ThinQueerLine #Funny #CouldntResist
May 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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For anyone who needs to hear it. Believe them when they show you who they are.

#QueerArtist #TransMasc #LGBTQIA+ #ActionsSpeakLouder #Boundaries #Healing #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NoHumanIsIllegal #YouAreValid #YouAreLoved
A progress pride flag with the words 'The time for being polite is over. The time for educating is past. They've shown us who they are. It's time to believe them. You aren't the bad guy for removing them from your life.'
March 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Just a lil late night rant, fueled by a lot of frustration at a lot of things. A major one is how many well meaning people need to check their privilege, their biasies, or both. I figure maybe someone else can relate.

Idk what tags to put on this, so if you see it & like it, maybe give it a share?
Image text: You may not want to hear this, but... You may inadvertently be causing harm or hardship to those you claim to care about. When you push people to only buy local, you're helping screw over smal businesses that operate solely online & depend on people who don't live near them for sales. When you encourage people with disposable income to buy nothing but absolute necessities,youre helping screw over small businesses that sell literally anything else. (You also make people feel guilty for buying something just because it brings them joy. EW.) When you advocate for only in person shopping, you help screw over every small business that cannot sell in person due to disability, distance, cost or whatever the case may be. When you lump small businesses in with big corporations in your anti-capitalism content, you screw over small business owners who are trying to keep a roof over their heads and food on their tables. You may not want to hear this, but... Not everyone is able to work a "regular" job. That is a fact of life. Government assistance for those who can't is pitiful and extremely difficult (and potentially expensive) to get. Many of these people have found relief through having the ability to sell things they create, or their freelance services, whether online only, online and in person or in person only. Even people with a regular job who are unable to get one that pays enough to survive take these routes to make ends meet. Vote with your dollars, absolutely. but be careful that you don't crush the ordinary people for the sake of inconveniencing the ultra wealthy. Boycotting the big companies (if/when you are able) is one thing and can be extremely effective. But lumping all businesses and business owners together is actively harmful to people who are simply doing their best to survive. It isn't their fault they have to constantly promote their work just to be seen by a handful of people.
March 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Being a good little emotionally complicated houseplant & getting some fresh air & sunshine. This week has some good days for it. Really hoping this helps pull me out of my depressive episode, at least a little.
#MentalHealth #CPTSD #Depression #FreshAir #Journaling #Springtime #Sunshine
A white transmasc person with auburn hair, wearing a black hoodie and black Oogie Boogie shirt and sunglasses.
March 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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The #disability is being disabling. Today was #therapy day, too. So tonight is hot #tea, #historical farming set in the first year of the reign of James Stewart & getting some #drawing practice for a new #design idea. I've used drawing #Celtic knots to relax for years now.
#MentalHealth #SelfCare
A hand holds a white mug full of hot tea in front of a small wooden table and a 1/4 inch grid paper notebook with Celtic knots on the paper. A TV screen playing Tales From The Green Valley, a historical reenactment of farming in the 17th century on the border of England and Wales. The grid notebook, this time clearly showing the Celtic knot practice images.
March 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Just a little late night doom scrolling inspired fun that I wanted to share.

#Bootlicker #Boots #Funny #Political #Resist #Revolution #Rebellion
A bright red graphic that says 'warning'. Under that is the outline of a pair of high top or military style boots with a red 'no' symbol over them. At the bottom in typewriter style font it says 'not suitable for human consumption'.
March 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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I'm a bi, trans, neurodivergent, disabled blue dot in a deep red state. I see a LOT of thin blue line stuff on massive trucks. So when this opportunity came up, I simply couldn't resist turning the Thin Queer Line flag into a car magnet.

#LGBTQIA+ #Funny #Patriotic #TransPride #HumanRights
A large black, white, rainbow & trans pride colored 'Thin Queer Line' American flag magnet On the tailgate of a silver pickup truck.
March 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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To whoever bought one of these vinyl decals - that was a much needed bright spot in a very dismal week. It's my first sale in almost two months & the first of that design. That one sale means the world to me, thank you. ❤️

#SmallBusiness #Gratitude #QueerArtist #Transmasc #ThinQueerLine
A mostly black and white American flag. The rows of stars that have six stars are red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet rainbow. The rows with five stars are the transgender pride flag colors. The stripe just below the field of stars is a rainbow gradient. It is intended to convey solidarity and support with and of the LGBTQIA+ community in a similar manner to the ones made for firefighters, paramedics and such.
February 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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All I want is to not have to go back to the industry that will kill me. I've been busting my ass for 1.5 years & getting nowhere. So many #marketing "tactics" feel icky & manipulative to me. I'm guessing that's part of my problem. 🤷
#Artist #Photographer #Queer #Trans #SmallBusiness
A black and white mug with red, white and blue lettering that says 'Sick of this star spangled hellscape'.
February 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Today has been a very bad day. My youngest kitty (she was maybe 13) passed unexpectedly. She was my sweet little music loving, thumb having mutant. Heartbroken isn't a strong enough word. I'm so tired of loss and grief.
February 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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This is Summer, the resident pup at the haunted house I work for. This was taken the first time I met her when she came running up and surprised me.
February 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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It's been almost 15 months since I lost you and tonight the grief is strangling me. I'd give anything to have you back.
February 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Um, excuse me, HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS EXISTED and why don't I have one??!!
February 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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She did have her little ginger spots, and fur that felt like a stuffed animal, all plush and super dense. The grey and white old man I'm always posting is her litter mate. They looked very similar. Sadly, she left us in '22.
February 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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I'm all too familiar with that struggle 😅 Bonnie was too cute for her own good, supplemented by the use of the world's most pitiful meow...when she wanted something, lol.
February 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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When your blower motor goes out on a night forecasted to drop to -5° f & you want to make sure the elder cats have a safe, warm spot. 😁 Glad I have floor vents! I'm beyond ready for spring.
#BlanketFort #Kitty #CatsOfBluesky #ElderKitty #Polydactyl #CatWithThumbs #Adorable #Funny
A folding table covered in old beige and white bed sheets to create a sort of blanket fort that will stay nice and warm for the elder kitties. A white, brown and black cat laying on a blanket inside of the blanket fort built to help keep her and her orange demon brother (not pictured here) warm. Next to her is a bowl of wet food. In front of her is the hardwood floor of a 90 year old house.
February 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Did some stuff today & now all of my #pride pieces will be on their own storefront! Also looking to move from the pop-up store to a proper storefront soon. All that & managed to get a new product up.
#LGBTQIA2S+ #Queer #TransMasc #NeverAgain #TransRights #EqualRights #HumanRights #Protest
The background is the light blue, light pink and white Transgender pride flag. Overtop of it is a black Tshirt with a large pink triangle pointing down. Across the triangle are the words "Never again" and under that is a progress pride flag. The same shirt on the same trans flag background, but this time zoomed in to show where the printed label is inside the shirt. Above the size and washing information it says "Twisted Perception Pride". That's the new name for the offshoot of Twisted Perception Photography that will be focused exclusively on #LGBTQIA2S+ related pieces.
February 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Jumping on board with #SensoryArt today for a #Februarty odd day. The theme is #rough & I think this rocky creek bank at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve fits the bill.
#Photography #Nature #Rocks
A photograph of a bumpy limestone creek bank dotted with olive green moss.
February 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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My particular flavor of #CPTSD largely prevents me from attending protests in person. But what I *can* do is lend my #artistic talents. Plus when I'm making art, the dark thoughts quiet down.

#Lgbtq+ #QueerArtist #TransRights #Stonewall #Resist

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A black tshirt with a rainbow brick in the middle. Split above and below the brick are the words "We're not going anywhere". This design was created in response to the national park service removing all mention of trans people from the website for the national Stonewall Uprising memorial. Because of that, the background behind the shirt is a screenshot of the edited site. Above the shirt, superimposed on the screenshot are the words "We will not be erased. That's not up for debate."
February 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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For today's #Februarty prompt of big and small, a family plot at the infamous Eastern Cemetery. You can tell these are some of the earliest graves there because of the direction they're facing. More info in alt.

#Photography #Art #ArtPrompt #Morbid #MementoMori #Historical #QueerArtist
A photograph of what seems to be a small family plot of graves, circa mid to late 1800's. There are four heavily weathered headstones, pointed at the top rather than round. They're all tilted or leaning due to decades of neglect. The gray stone is largely obscured by dirt, moss and other residue that has accumulated over the decades. There is a majestic Magnolia tree behind them, vivid green late summer grass at their bases and a pale blue sky with large white clouds in the background. These are located in what has been called the most over buried and most grossly abused cemetery in the United States. Opened in 1843 & incorporated in 1854, it was also home to the first crematorium in the state of Kentucky. It didn't take the owners long to realize they could make exponentially more money by removing headstones and reselling plots. This and other nightmarish practices continued until the 1980s when the scandal came to light. So, how can I tell the headstones in this photo are some of the earliest? Aside from the pointed shape with a design above the epitaph having been popular in the 1800's, these are facing east. I'm unsure if the practice is still popular, but back in the day it was typical for Christians to require themselves to be buried facing east. The practice originates with ancient sun worshipping cultures and was appropriated by the early Christians as so many things were. Later in the life of the cemetery, this tradition fell out of practice. Now there is a mix of headstones facing a variety of directions. If you love weird history, I suggest checking out the documentary made about this fascinating place called Facing East. Should you find yourself in the Louisville, Kentucky area, it is definitely worth going for a stroll here.
February 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Here's another for the #BlueskyArtShow! Seems fitting to share this one, given the current state of the country.
The most over buried & grossly abused #cemetery in the country, abandoned since the '80s. See alt for more!
#Monochrome #Photography #VeteransDay #AbandonedPlaces #QueerArtist #Historical
A black and white photo of Eastern Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. A large, old weeping willow stands on the left, casting it's shadow over dilapidated veterans graves. Behind it, the clouds make ominous patterns in the sky. Eastern Cemetery was closed in the 1980s when it was discovered they had been reselling burial plots for almost a century. Some plots had been resold as many as six times. The property could legally have around 29,000 burials. There were only 16,000 graves. However, authorities found records of somewhere in the realm of 138,000 (no, that's not a typo) burials. Anyone who purchases the land will have to take on the financial burden of compensating the families who were victims of these deceptive practices. Because of that, it has remained abandoned. However, a group called Friends Of Eastern Cemetery formed not too long ago and does what they can to keep the grass trimmed and the graves clear of debris. On appropriate holidays, they hold flag ceremonies for the countless veterans buried in Eastern. The oldest military burial I have been able to find at Eastern is from the invasion of Mexico by the American army that lasted from 1846-1848. The photo shown here was taken just after Veteran's Day in 2023. The graves included were largely WW2, Korea and Vietnam.
February 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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I keep seeing people being nasty to small business owners who are just trying to make ends meet. Some of whom may have no other options for income due to #disability, location, etc. Knock it off.

#SmallBusiness #ShopSmall #BuyLocal #Corruption #Capitalism #DontBeADick #Queer #Trans #Surviving
A white speech bubble with the word "Hey!". Below that, a red rectangle with the words "Stop lumping small business owners in with corrupt corporations!". Below that, against a yellow background, it says "They push their products so the execs can buy third vacation homes. We promote our work so we can eat and have electricity. We are NOT the same. Stop shitting on small businesses trying to survive. Capitalism sucks, we know. That doesn't mean small businesses deserve to go under."
February 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Joining in on #BlueskyArtShow today and I have several shots I simply can't choose between for the #monochrome theme. Here's the first!

#Art #QueerArtist #TransArtist #Photography #BlackAndWhite #River #Water
A photograph of an old, weathered dock post sticking out of the rapidly moving waters of the Ohio River after record rainfall.
February 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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For today's #Februarty prompt of #pair. Bees and flowers are such a natural pair, and I was thrilled to capture this image last #spring. Eventually I'll finish the digital #painting of it. 😅

#Photography #Nature #Pollinators #Bees #SpringFlowers #QueerArtist #TransArtist
A photograph of purple early spring flowers and small green leaves with a black and yellow bee flying over them.
February 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM