I think the thing that is making burn out extra difficult to deal with these last few years is just how dehumanized art has become. It was already bad with the pressures of satiating social media, add engagement farming accounts that repost art uncredited and GenAI on top...🫠 ofc we're not ok
Honestly? A huge fuck you to all the ChatGPT-assisted assholes in my inbox trying to pretend they've read my books so that they can sell me something. There's a special place in hell for the lot of you. And I hope you know that pretty much every creator ever hates your fucking guts. Cool, right?
THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ME TOO! I’m so glad I’m not the only one, I’ve only been getting them recently, and I wasn’t sure what was happening. SO frustrating!
Just did a prelim pass on my taxes and it looks like I'll owe about 500 bucks more than I had put away for it so if anyone is looking to commission me rn that'd be pretty rad
(Not urgent, there are more important places to spend your money, I can move some budget around)
commissions.kimsokol.com
OMG thank you for posting this. Life-saving responses!!
I'm raising $ for Maine Solidarity Fund, to help our community members affected by ICE. Grab some stickers! ❌🧊
campmustelid.shop
THIS IS INCREDIBLE KEEZY!!! WOW
On Threads/IG/etc, people are posting anti-ICE messages prefaced like “this is an art account, but” while followers unfollow or complain about them “getting political.”
I love that Bluesky doesn’t make me feel pressured to explain my humanity.
Every day I pick up a pen and be like “Yep, I can’t draw no more. It’s all gone.”
A great, encouraging thread on the situation in Minneapolis
I literally just did this… were you watching me?!
Self publishing a graphic novel is insane. I’m not sure how traditional publishing works, but I assume they PAY you a base rate for your thousands of hours labor?
This is looking SO good and SO cool! It’s gonna be beautiful 😍
Join me over on Patreon! Sign up before February 28th and use code WELCOME2026 for 50% off your first month!
Patreon.com/chamisa
#patreonartist #kidlitart
Ooo a monthly postcard is a great idea!
My library voted this book as a (Mock) Caldecott Honor! From what I’ve seen of it, it’s BEAUTIFUL!
After who knows how many months, I’ve finally finished sketching out my next 32 page picture book 🎉 slow progress is still progress! #kidlit #kidlitart
This is the coolest door I’ve ever seen
Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
FELT.
Wow! This is so neat, I love it!
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
finally the onion features me!
We love trash, but not this type!
At no point will we ever use gen AI in the making of our games. Get in the bin with that rubbish!
Same here. It can be a very lonely time of year.
Panel 1: A collage of a sketchbook, an ink bottle, ruler, eraser, pencil, nib pen and iPad with an pencil Caption: You have what it takes Panel 2: Character holds a spark to their chest, bursting with pink purple and light blue smaller sparkles Caption: your fear of failure can not stop you
2026 is going to be my year and that is a threat
(I listened to Hopes and Dreams on repeat making this)
Ceramic bird shaped wall hanging of a cream coloured bird in a T-shaped pose. The wings are painted to mimic the Palestine flag. There are sgraffito floral details, and a set of handmade red tassels with handmade watermelon charms hanging from it's tail. This version has a red cheek.
Ceramic bird shaped wall hanging of a cream coloured bird in a T-shaped pose. The wings are painted to mimic the Palestine flag. There are sgraffito floral details, and a set of handmade red tassels with handmade watermelon charms hanging from it's tail. This version has a gold cheek.
I still want to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, so I've reduced the prices on these pieces because something is better than nothing!
100% of proceeds from these pieces goes straight to PCRF. ✨💖
I've got 3 birds left!
shop.lioninthetrees.com/collections/...
#art #pottery
Ooo thank you for sharing! I’ve got it pinned now. :)
My artvsartist for this year 2025. Various characters and illustrations surround a photo of me
my #artvsartist2025 ! ✨ its been quite a year of creating & discovering. Really excited for 2026, always love a fresh new year - just like a fresh new sketchbook !!
more art at torikateillustration.com
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart
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