Steeleumbra
@umbers36.bsky.social
Grab your copy of my short scifi story 'We're Angels Now'!
https://ko-fi.com/s/0225464edc
Elder Audhder; chaos wizard; maker.
Human alternator of Em/En dashes and Ellipses.
And General Household Handi-Tiger.
Can be NSFW.
https://linktr.ee/steeleumbra
https://ko-fi.com/s/0225464edc
Elder Audhder; chaos wizard; maker.
Human alternator of Em/En dashes and Ellipses.
And General Household Handi-Tiger.
Can be NSFW.
https://linktr.ee/steeleumbra
Damn you, nature *shakes fist at sky*
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Damn you, nature *shakes fist at sky*
Working on making Ko-fi pages for each of these now. Made with recycled paper (homemade paper pulp, packed by hand into molds, then painted and sealed when dry). One darkly inclined tray, and four holiday ornaments so far (signed/dated), but more recycled-paper trays and decorations on the way.
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Working on making Ko-fi pages for each of these now. Made with recycled paper (homemade paper pulp, packed by hand into molds, then painted and sealed when dry). One darkly inclined tray, and four holiday ornaments so far (signed/dated), but more recycled-paper trays and decorations on the way.
A sneak peak of some of the things I've been working on for the last few days. They started off as experiments using homemade, recycled paper, that I decided I liked enough to keep going with. Finished items soon...I think. We'll see. Dealing with some burnout, or something. But I'm trying.
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A sneak peak of some of the things I've been working on for the last few days. They started off as experiments using homemade, recycled paper, that I decided I liked enough to keep going with. Finished items soon...I think. We'll see. Dealing with some burnout, or something. But I'm trying.
Speak easy on the grapevine
Keep shuffling in a shoeshine
Old tin Lizzy, do it until you're dizzy
Give it all you got until you're put out of your misery
Keep shuffling in a shoeshine
Old tin Lizzy, do it until you're dizzy
Give it all you got until you're put out of your misery
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Speak easy on the grapevine
Keep shuffling in a shoeshine
Old tin Lizzy, do it until you're dizzy
Give it all you got until you're put out of your misery
Keep shuffling in a shoeshine
Old tin Lizzy, do it until you're dizzy
Give it all you got until you're put out of your misery
I've had this arm trainer for about 2 weeks now. Anyone know how to stop these from hurting your hands/wrists? My knuckles and carpal tunnel have been having a bad time trying to make it work.
Also, please excuse the cat hair. I usually lint roll, but didn't think to here until after taking the pic.
Also, please excuse the cat hair. I usually lint roll, but didn't think to here until after taking the pic.
November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I've had this arm trainer for about 2 weeks now. Anyone know how to stop these from hurting your hands/wrists? My knuckles and carpal tunnel have been having a bad time trying to make it work.
Also, please excuse the cat hair. I usually lint roll, but didn't think to here until after taking the pic.
Also, please excuse the cat hair. I usually lint roll, but didn't think to here until after taking the pic.
Had a migraine since yesterday. It's gotten better, but hasn't gone yet. Couldn't go anywhere or do anything, so I did some digital arting. First I oldened a pic of me (think I did the water damage pretty well). Then I got inspired by a different pic (not mine) and created a goblin.
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Had a migraine since yesterday. It's gotten better, but hasn't gone yet. Couldn't go anywhere or do anything, so I did some digital arting. First I oldened a pic of me (think I did the water damage pretty well). Then I got inspired by a different pic (not mine) and created a goblin.
When someone asks me for embarrassing pics of my child.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
When someone asks me for embarrassing pics of my child.
So...anyone think of a creative way to reuse these things (yes, I have the lids)? I'm running out of quarters and tiny things to store in them, and I don't have the transportation to donate them anywhere.
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM
So...anyone think of a creative way to reuse these things (yes, I have the lids)? I'm running out of quarters and tiny things to store in them, and I don't have the transportation to donate them anywhere.
It's #fcf, right?
Probably the first one I've actually taken part in.
Had to be creative about it, though. Original version, and the slightly artsy edit. I like the edit better, but I usually do.
Probably the first one I've actually taken part in.
Had to be creative about it, though. Original version, and the slightly artsy edit. I like the edit better, but I usually do.
October 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It's #fcf, right?
Probably the first one I've actually taken part in.
Had to be creative about it, though. Original version, and the slightly artsy edit. I like the edit better, but I usually do.
Probably the first one I've actually taken part in.
Had to be creative about it, though. Original version, and the slightly artsy edit. I like the edit better, but I usually do.
I couldn't sleep. My back hurts. I'm bored. And I realized that I haven't posted something non-pg for a self esteem boost in a while. And it's humpday. So here's an edited image from some shots I took of a friend and I a while ago (I have permission to alter/share, just not identify). FYI-my beard.
October 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I couldn't sleep. My back hurts. I'm bored. And I realized that I haven't posted something non-pg for a self esteem boost in a while. And it's humpday. So here's an edited image from some shots I took of a friend and I a while ago (I have permission to alter/share, just not identify). FYI-my beard.
The foil let go of most of what I needed. I won't attach anything to the wood until I make my final decision about placement. But, progress. Setting aside now to let my back rest. Lots of standing with this because I do most of my crafting in the kitchen. Back needs some rest.
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The foil let go of most of what I needed. I won't attach anything to the wood until I make my final decision about placement. But, progress. Setting aside now to let my back rest. Lots of standing with this because I do most of my crafting in the kitchen. Back needs some rest.
One of those nights. Can't sleep and aching. So started working on an art piece. First time using resin alternative without silicone molds. If it comes out okay, I'll list it on my Ko-fi. If not, I'll still share pics of the final. For now, the beginning.
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
One of those nights. Can't sleep and aching. So started working on an art piece. First time using resin alternative without silicone molds. If it comes out okay, I'll list it on my Ko-fi. If not, I'll still share pics of the final. For now, the beginning.
So...I set myself a deadline of Sep 7th to write 7 short horror/scifi stories. I have 6, so far, with two days left ☺️
Technically, one is flash fiction, but technically I wrote something I like so I don't care. 1 more 2 go. Any suggestions on what to do with them next? 'Cuz I don't really know.
Technically, one is flash fiction, but technically I wrote something I like so I don't care. 1 more 2 go. Any suggestions on what to do with them next? 'Cuz I don't really know.
September 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So...I set myself a deadline of Sep 7th to write 7 short horror/scifi stories. I have 6, so far, with two days left ☺️
Technically, one is flash fiction, but technically I wrote something I like so I don't care. 1 more 2 go. Any suggestions on what to do with them next? 'Cuz I don't really know.
Technically, one is flash fiction, but technically I wrote something I like so I don't care. 1 more 2 go. Any suggestions on what to do with them next? 'Cuz I don't really know.
Thinking about something I'm still struggling to learn. And, I arted again. Found some of my other markers, though. So, non-perm colored markers and black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper. Better pics if I decide to list it on my Ko-fi
September 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Thinking about something I'm still struggling to learn. And, I arted again. Found some of my other markers, though. So, non-perm colored markers and black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper. Better pics if I decide to list it on my Ko-fi
Sitting with the old guy, trying to figure out which of us that is (he's 12, BTW: that's 60-something in cat years; so, technically, it's him).
September 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Sitting with the old guy, trying to figure out which of us that is (he's 12, BTW: that's 60-something in cat years; so, technically, it's him).
Another arting. Black sharpie on watercolor paper. As always, I'll take better pics if I list it for sale.
September 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Another arting. Black sharpie on watercolor paper. As always, I'll take better pics if I list it for sale.
Post a meme made by you.
August 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Post a meme made by you.
It's just after 6 in the morning, here. I couldn't sleep. Will try to grab a couple of hours in a bit. Did another arting. This took longer than expected. My sharpies are drying out. Sharpie and rubber stamping on 9" by 12" watercolor paper. Adjusted contrast/lighting. Proper lighting if I list it.
August 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's just after 6 in the morning, here. I couldn't sleep. Will try to grab a couple of hours in a bit. Did another arting. This took longer than expected. My sharpies are drying out. Sharpie and rubber stamping on 9" by 12" watercolor paper. Adjusted contrast/lighting. Proper lighting if I list it.
Oops. Pardon me. I arted again.
Black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper.
Black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper.
August 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Oops. Pardon me. I arted again.
Black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper.
Black sharpie on 9" by 12" watercolor paper.
Another late night. Hope to get some sleep, sometime. (2nd wound care appt tomorrow). But watching videos and arting until sleep comes. New piece. Edited for lighting and contrast. But I'll set up a real pic for it if I list it. Black ink rubber stamp & black sharpie on 9" by 12" water color paper.
August 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Another late night. Hope to get some sleep, sometime. (2nd wound care appt tomorrow). But watching videos and arting until sleep comes. New piece. Edited for lighting and contrast. But I'll set up a real pic for it if I list it. Black ink rubber stamp & black sharpie on 9" by 12" water color paper.
So, this is thing now. Haven't tried it yet. Will let you know how they are. Not spons...but I'd consider it.
August 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So, this is thing now. Haven't tried it yet. Will let you know how they are. Not spons...but I'd consider it.
Sunday was a very nice day to meet someone I've been talking to for a while. But now that I took a day to get my energy back from some much needed activity, I can't sleep. So, I did some abstract sharpie art (plus rubber stamp). On 9" by 12" water color paper. Maybe Ko-fi them next week, or not.
August 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Sunday was a very nice day to meet someone I've been talking to for a while. But now that I took a day to get my energy back from some much needed activity, I can't sleep. So, I did some abstract sharpie art (plus rubber stamp). On 9" by 12" water color paper. Maybe Ko-fi them next week, or not.
I'm a mummy! Arrrgh!
Well...part of me. This is my leg after wound care. Can't take it off for a week. And I can't get it wet, so showers are going to be awesome.
Hoping this works. But if it doesn't I'm getting bionics. I'll be the 6 dollar and 50 cent man (na-na-na-na....).
Well...part of me. This is my leg after wound care. Can't take it off for a week. And I can't get it wet, so showers are going to be awesome.
Hoping this works. But if it doesn't I'm getting bionics. I'll be the 6 dollar and 50 cent man (na-na-na-na....).
August 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I'm a mummy! Arrrgh!
Well...part of me. This is my leg after wound care. Can't take it off for a week. And I can't get it wet, so showers are going to be awesome.
Hoping this works. But if it doesn't I'm getting bionics. I'll be the 6 dollar and 50 cent man (na-na-na-na....).
Well...part of me. This is my leg after wound care. Can't take it off for a week. And I can't get it wet, so showers are going to be awesome.
Hoping this works. But if it doesn't I'm getting bionics. I'll be the 6 dollar and 50 cent man (na-na-na-na....).
So...did y'all get this when you logged on today?
Did you see in the Privacy Policy that they may have to collect information from a government ID or data from real-time facial scans for age verification?
I thought Bluesky was better than privacy concerns and biometrics stealing?
Did you see in the Privacy Policy that they may have to collect information from a government ID or data from real-time facial scans for age verification?
I thought Bluesky was better than privacy concerns and biometrics stealing?
August 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
So...did y'all get this when you logged on today?
Did you see in the Privacy Policy that they may have to collect information from a government ID or data from real-time facial scans for age verification?
I thought Bluesky was better than privacy concerns and biometrics stealing?
Did you see in the Privacy Policy that they may have to collect information from a government ID or data from real-time facial scans for age verification?
I thought Bluesky was better than privacy concerns and biometrics stealing?
300 grams of resincrete used. 700 g left. Off to a good start. Will experiment with sealants for waterproofing after these finish fully setting...and I buy some sealants. I only have 5 min utility epoxy at the moment, so that's not gonna help. But...it has begun.
August 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
300 grams of resincrete used. 700 g left. Off to a good start. Will experiment with sealants for waterproofing after these finish fully setting...and I buy some sealants. I only have 5 min utility epoxy at the moment, so that's not gonna help. But...it has begun.