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Hello! I need some guidance. If you’re reading and you know how to run a fundraiser I would love to hear from you!

I have a friend in dire straights, and would like to raise money for them by doing art commissions.

The funds would go directly to her account though, so there wouldn’t be any processing fees. The goal is 4k-5k. So doing it via PayPal it would be flagged as a business tax.

Thank you if you read this far, I appreciate ya and hope you have a good day. Much love to you and yours.

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i learned about a stupid looking bird today and i cant stop laughing

its called a crested satinbird (cnemophilus macgregorii)

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I think something important to bring up to counter the defeatist attitude I’ve seen going around of “give up AI is inevitably going to take your art jobs” is a lack of awareness in the people making these claims. Most of them seem to not be in any sort of creative industry.

So here’s the thing. I work as a professional artist at a studio that regularly accepts art submissions from freelancers… and we REFUSE to use AI generated imagery. It’s even stated in our contracts and legal agreements.

We will not be taken advantage of by paying hundreds of dollars to AI prompters who use legally questionable means to “create” their submissions.

While many of us in the studio find AI to be ethically unsound, at the end of the day… it’s because AI is literally a LIABILITY. Avoiding it now will save us a lot of trouble and legal drama down the line.

It’s just common sense.

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Whoops

Oh no. MAGA is mad that the NYT shared the names of DOGE staffers. Don’t share this! Would be a shame

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Turtles and color practice

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They need some sleep 😔🫶

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Oldddd art sorry 😓

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I need to do thisss

SHA's Golden Future DTIYS [Art & Writing]

Close ups of Mikey

About 10 days ago I had the idea to host a DTIYS and even though I told myself it wouldn't happen anytime soon.. the idea struck and it wouldn't let me go. SO, here it is! One thing before everything else:

1st place: One handmade custom plushie made by me

More information about this DTIYS down below

I am aware that this is a rather challenging DTIYS but it was done so intentionally by me. (Trust me, I tortured myself too 🙃) HOWEVER. you are allowed to chose to draw only one segment of the whole piece and not every single one! You will however get more points for including all 3 parts of it. I will judge the pieces based on: • How many segments of the whole piece were drawn • Creativity (in what way was it changed from the original to emphasize your own style for example) • Colors (did you chose to use colors or is it black and white?) • Hands. I do accept written entries for this as well! I love reading and I don't want to exclude writers for this one should they decide they want to tackle this! You are allowed to use my art up top of the DTIYS to promote your writing!

If you want to participate be sure to @sha-biest and use the tag #GoldenFutureDTIYS Additionaly, let me know what YOU would like to get as a plushie! (don't worry, you don't have to stick to that decision should it change over the course of the DTIYS)

Deadline: 10th March 2025 1st June 2025

More Info: • #GoldenFutureAU art tag • Written Story by Co-Creator @rosesofenvy (More about Mikey's mindscape and him unlocking his full mystic powers can be read in "Keep You Safe" especially within Chapter 4 and Chapter 8) • The Sun God's appearance here and here References:

Mikey's mindscape in Golden Future:

In the beginning he thought it was black water but it's actually black sand

He can dive into the sand and uncover "treasures" (parts of his mystic energy)

Diving down means no vision, sound or air gets through to him

He can uncover the mystic powers by pulling them up with his chains

Uncovering a "treasure" will turn that part of the desert golden

Disclaimer: • The plushie that can be won cannot be used to be reproduced and/or sold • The size of the plushie depends on the character chosen by the winner and by the package size I can send • I am by no means a professional plush maker so I do have the right to decline a character should I not be able to turn it into a plushie • Changes might need to be made to the chosen character for the plushie for more complicated details (I will provide sketches of possible versions) • Minors are permitted to participate, but only with the express permission of a guardian and limited correspondence if they win • You can chose to get a full illustration piece instead of a plushie should you win! (if you are too uncomfortable sharing your adress for example)

Plushie examples:

Questions can be send in via my ask box! I will try to compile them in here or give them a dtiyas specific tag! I'm curious what you guys come up with and most of all.. have fun! :D

PS: I will consider doing two first places (one for writing and one for art) depending on how many entries there are

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it's very surreal to see posts about palestine dwindling down after the ceasefire. israel is still blocking aid to and trying to make life difficult for palestinians in gaza. we still have to continue to speak up about gaza.

in this ceasefire, many palestinians are trying to rebuild in attempts to try and return to what they had before the genocide. despite the heavy and unbearable loss of life that gaza has experienced, her people continue to try to make a better world for their children.

alaa is a mother of two young children. she wants to rebuild her house and get a better future for her children. please have heart and consider helping her out. her fundraiser has been verified.

please donate here

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Heyo everybody, just wanted to share a lil sneak peak of my piece in the leader in blue zine!! Truly it was such a pleasure to work alongside so many amazing artists (so so talented!)

Preorders are available until Feb 13th so make sure to snag one while you can @tmntzines

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I am late to posting this, cause this was just the first stretch goal. BUT WE HIT THE SECOND!!! Good golly. And I am not stretching anything when I say the hard work that went into this zine is spectacular!

If you know anyone who would appreciate a Leo-centric zine, then please, send em our way!

Thanks so much to @tmntzines for hosting this and doing an amazing job with organizing.

Much love, and turtle power!! 💙

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You guys are amazing! We have smashed through our second goal, a set of six trading cards drawn by our amazing contributors! Representing some of our fav Leonardo iterations!

We're getting closer to our third Stretch Goal! Let's keep the Turtles Power going!!

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The Leonardo love has come through loud and clear! We have smashed past our first goal, a poster of our amazing cover by @matchstique !!

In turn, we are so close to our second Stretch Goal! Turtle Power!!!

Grab your copy here! -> turtlefanzines.bigcartel.com/

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AHHHHHHHHH EVERYONE IS SO TALENTED IT IS BEAUTIFUL LLLLLL 🥹😭

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ATTENTION ALL NINJAS! ⚔️

PREORDERS FOR LEADER IN BLUE: A #TMNT LEONARDO ZINE ARE NOW OPEN! Check out all our boyscout in blue, the one and only fearless leader goodies HERE!