yskaya
@yskaya.bsky.social
Collector of artsupplies, occasional artist. Once Met the Graveyard Chicken and Survived to Tell the Tale.
Interests: Comics | Portraits | 3D-printing | Webdesign | Pathfinder | D&D | Star Trek. Quark's bar is the best.
Interests: Comics | Portraits | 3D-printing | Webdesign | Pathfinder | D&D | Star Trek. Quark's bar is the best.
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This is JUST MY OPINION
I see artists say they don't use alt text because they can't begin to describe the image
IMO *some* indication of the image is better than nothing
"this is an oil painting of a weird hairy monster sitting under a tree"
helps a user who relies on alt text to feel included
I see artists say they don't use alt text because they can't begin to describe the image
IMO *some* indication of the image is better than nothing
"this is an oil painting of a weird hairy monster sitting under a tree"
helps a user who relies on alt text to feel included
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is JUST MY OPINION
I see artists say they don't use alt text because they can't begin to describe the image
IMO *some* indication of the image is better than nothing
"this is an oil painting of a weird hairy monster sitting under a tree"
helps a user who relies on alt text to feel included
I see artists say they don't use alt text because they can't begin to describe the image
IMO *some* indication of the image is better than nothing
"this is an oil painting of a weird hairy monster sitting under a tree"
helps a user who relies on alt text to feel included
Can't attend #thoughtbubble this year, but if you do, stop by
@ztoical.bsky.social www.ztoical.com
The Dragon booklet (leporello) 2019? - see pictures with alt txt - is still very much loved (don't know if it is still in stock but other awesomeness will certainly be!) #tbf2025 #thoughtbubble2025
@ztoical.bsky.social www.ztoical.com
The Dragon booklet (leporello) 2019? - see pictures with alt txt - is still very much loved (don't know if it is still in stock but other awesomeness will certainly be!) #tbf2025 #thoughtbubble2025
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Can't attend #thoughtbubble this year, but if you do, stop by
@ztoical.bsky.social www.ztoical.com
The Dragon booklet (leporello) 2019? - see pictures with alt txt - is still very much loved (don't know if it is still in stock but other awesomeness will certainly be!) #tbf2025 #thoughtbubble2025
@ztoical.bsky.social www.ztoical.com
The Dragon booklet (leporello) 2019? - see pictures with alt txt - is still very much loved (don't know if it is still in stock but other awesomeness will certainly be!) #tbf2025 #thoughtbubble2025
Loot from #Rincon part 1
Dragons, dinosaurs and kitty!
#rollintiativecon #nijmegen #ewijk
Come join us and maybe play DND too? rollinitiativecon.nl
Dragons, dinosaurs and kitty!
#rollintiativecon #nijmegen #ewijk
Come join us and maybe play DND too? rollinitiativecon.nl
November 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Loot from #Rincon part 1
Dragons, dinosaurs and kitty!
#rollintiativecon #nijmegen #ewijk
Come join us and maybe play DND too? rollinitiativecon.nl
Dragons, dinosaurs and kitty!
#rollintiativecon #nijmegen #ewijk
Come join us and maybe play DND too? rollinitiativecon.nl
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They call out OpenAI’s lack of a “opt in/out” system for being used as a data set for content generation
“We will continue to support creators and seek to balance the "use and protection" of copyrighted works and creative works”
“We will continue to support creators and seek to balance the "use and protection" of copyrighted works and creative works”
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
They call out OpenAI’s lack of a “opt in/out” system for being used as a data set for content generation
“We will continue to support creators and seek to balance the "use and protection" of copyrighted works and creative works”
“We will continue to support creators and seek to balance the "use and protection" of copyrighted works and creative works”
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Further Context:
• All 19 Co-signers state that while they embrace the idea of generative AI and it’s “creative” potential as long as:
- Permission is granted from rights holders
- There’s transparency on the training data
- Proper compensation is granted to rights holders
• All 19 Co-signers state that while they embrace the idea of generative AI and it’s “creative” potential as long as:
- Permission is granted from rights holders
- There’s transparency on the training data
- Proper compensation is granted to rights holders
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Further Context:
• All 19 Co-signers state that while they embrace the idea of generative AI and it’s “creative” potential as long as:
- Permission is granted from rights holders
- There’s transparency on the training data
- Proper compensation is granted to rights holders
• All 19 Co-signers state that while they embrace the idea of generative AI and it’s “creative” potential as long as:
- Permission is granted from rights holders
- There’s transparency on the training data
- Proper compensation is granted to rights holders
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Kodansha, Kadokawa, Square Enix, Shogakukan, Akita Shoten, The Association of Japanese Animations and thirteen other co-signers released a joint statement denouncing Open AI’s Sora 2 for infringing on their copyright without permission/proper compensation
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Kodansha, Kadokawa, Square Enix, Shogakukan, Akita Shoten, The Association of Japanese Animations and thirteen other co-signers released a joint statement denouncing Open AI’s Sora 2 for infringing on their copyright without permission/proper compensation
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How about another spooky comic? This one is short enough for you to read in a skeet!
Beware the Mare is about a creature that feeds on your dreams and loves scrambled eggs. It was written by me, and illustrated by Aaron Cruz.
Beware the Mare is about a creature that feeds on your dreams and loves scrambled eggs. It was written by me, and illustrated by Aaron Cruz.
October 18, 2024 at 12:46 AM
How about another spooky comic? This one is short enough for you to read in a skeet!
Beware the Mare is about a creature that feeds on your dreams and loves scrambled eggs. It was written by me, and illustrated by Aaron Cruz.
Beware the Mare is about a creature that feeds on your dreams and loves scrambled eggs. It was written by me, and illustrated by Aaron Cruz.
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Book from 1911 showing that taking photos of cats and furnishing them with an amusing caption is far from being a phenomenon born with the internet. More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/kittens-and-cats-a-first-reader-1911-cats-and-captions-before-the-internet-age #NationalCatDay
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Book from 1911 showing that taking photos of cats and furnishing them with an amusing caption is far from being a phenomenon born with the internet. More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/kittens-and-cats-a-first-reader-1911-cats-and-captions-before-the-internet-age #NationalCatDay
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I'm back, and already have SUCH a good reference pack lined up. 👀
In the meantime, here are some of my classic favs.
In the meantime, here are some of my classic favs.
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I'm back, and already have SUCH a good reference pack lined up. 👀
In the meantime, here are some of my classic favs.
In the meantime, here are some of my classic favs.
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Made myself some birthday merch! You can also buy one if you want and then we both get a present.
If you can't get one right now, I would appreciate a share!
conjuredcraft.com/products/no-...
If you can't get one right now, I would appreciate a share!
conjuredcraft.com/products/no-...
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Made myself some birthday merch! You can also buy one if you want and then we both get a present.
If you can't get one right now, I would appreciate a share!
conjuredcraft.com/products/no-...
If you can't get one right now, I would appreciate a share!
conjuredcraft.com/products/no-...
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highly recommend making a quick readable pitch poster for your comic if you’re tabling at a con
October 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
highly recommend making a quick readable pitch poster for your comic if you’re tabling at a con
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Folks! I’m looking for an illustrator to do some in-game artwork for an unannounced project on a contract basis in November.
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
October 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Folks! I’m looking for an illustrator to do some in-game artwork for an unannounced project on a contract basis in November.
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
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Oh wow, I just found out that Alderblattina simmsi got published a year ago! This still might be one of my best pieces of artwork; certainly one of the ones I'm most proud of. It went on to win an award, and it's one of the best environmental pieces I've done! #fossilfriday #paleoart #paleobotany
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Oh wow, I just found out that Alderblattina simmsi got published a year ago! This still might be one of my best pieces of artwork; certainly one of the ones I'm most proud of. It went on to win an award, and it's one of the best environmental pieces I've done! #fossilfriday #paleoart #paleobotany
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I'm starting my own drawing challenge this month. It's called #October, and every day I'm gonna try to draw an octopus. It'll be a fun way to draw something that isn't human-shaped, or even a vertebrate. You're welcome to join me if you'd like. Here's Day 1:
October 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm starting my own drawing challenge this month. It's called #October, and every day I'm gonna try to draw an octopus. It'll be a fun way to draw something that isn't human-shaped, or even a vertebrate. You're welcome to join me if you'd like. Here's Day 1:
Beautiful.
I just finished inking this fairytale -style piece and I'm about to watercolor it!🥳
October 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Beautiful.
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The increasing proliferation of facial recognition systems which often fail to properly capture and categorize disabled users with facial differences As Faces At All is leading to mischategorization, inaccessible systems, personal tech lockout, & other harms, & like… Yeah, dawg: we told you it would
When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face
An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The increasing proliferation of facial recognition systems which often fail to properly capture and categorize disabled users with facial differences As Faces At All is leading to mischategorization, inaccessible systems, personal tech lockout, & other harms, & like… Yeah, dawg: we told you it would
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THE BEAT AND K-COMICSBEAT ARE HIRING:
We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.
We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.
October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
THE BEAT AND K-COMICSBEAT ARE HIRING:
We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.
We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.
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There's a sequel to #nekoatsume ?! My commutes just got a little bit more fun.
You put out toys & snacks >> cats come to your yard
With the sequel you can visit other players yards. Mine >> hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/... I'll be renaming all the cats to characters from books that I like.
You put out toys & snacks >> cats come to your yard
With the sequel you can visit other players yards. Mine >> hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/... I'll be renaming all the cats to characters from books that I like.
hp.sakuraweb.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
There's a sequel to #nekoatsume ?! My commutes just got a little bit more fun.
You put out toys & snacks >> cats come to your yard
With the sequel you can visit other players yards. Mine >> hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/... I'll be renaming all the cats to characters from books that I like.
You put out toys & snacks >> cats come to your yard
With the sequel you can visit other players yards. Mine >> hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/... I'll be renaming all the cats to characters from books that I like.
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Your timeline has been blessed by the Saturday Morning Baby Skink 🥹
October 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Your timeline has been blessed by the Saturday Morning Baby Skink 🥹
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I'm not going to lie. I am extremely disappointed to find out that "Helsing SG-1" refers to an autonomous submersible rather than what would have been a gloriously insane crossover TV series.
October 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I'm not going to lie. I am extremely disappointed to find out that "Helsing SG-1" refers to an autonomous submersible rather than what would have been a gloriously insane crossover TV series.
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🚨The UK Comics Creator Survey closes in a few days!
🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
October 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🚨The UK Comics Creator Survey closes in a few days!