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#Watercolor artist with lots of gay #OCs ✨ #SaplingArt (some πŸ”ž) 30, πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ EN/ES disabled, joyfully queer & muslim 🩷 Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredSaplingArt 🎨 Comm waitlist: https://tally.so/r/3NNaJ0 🌈 Queer zines: @taplingzines.bsky.social

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Congrats on being in the show!!

10.03.2026 22:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A little WIP video for my queer historical zine piece…using such a mini brush for fabric details!

(I plan to keep posting Muslim men kissing throughout Ramadan 😘 )

Zine is live on Kickstarter here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

#WatercolorWIP #ArtWIP #ArtSky #Queer

05.03.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

The most innocent (and the most tragic) β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

#ArtDailies #Watercolor #OC

06.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

An official graphic from Kickstarter that says "Project We Love: Kickstarter" in white text on a black background, with a green decorative circle. In the middle is a pale red heart.

An official graphic from Kickstarter that says "Project We Love: Kickstarter" in white text on a black background, with a green decorative circle. In the middle is a pale red heart.

"We've Always Been Here" has been featured by Kickstarter as a #ProjectWeLove !! And we're only one week into the campaign! 🌈

If you want some beautiful art celebrating queer history (and queer joy!), check it out and get yourself a copy!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

10.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

I’m definitely a bit overwhelmed realizing I can no longer work any job. I was raised to be super independent, unable to rely on anyone, so having to let go of a career without any solid backup plan or benefits is so terrifying. Definitely taking a bit of a mental toll lately.

10.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A tree made of a tangle of branches with a small stream flowing beneath dropping down to a small puddle surrounded by colourful leafy foliage in a forest

A tree made of a tangle of branches with a small stream flowing beneath dropping down to a small puddle surrounded by colourful leafy foliage in a forest

Colourful nature

10.03.2026 21:24 πŸ‘ 214 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
ciranda de normalistas de um lado, e do outro figuras como jaraguΓ‘, bumba meu boi, ursa e onΓ§a caetana.as meninas na ciranda estΓ£o contentes, sorrindo com seus uniformes azuis, uma com fita no cabelo e outra com coroa. no meio da ciranda, uma menina de longos cabelos pretos ondulados estΓ‘ girando e sorrindo com seu uniforme vermelho. elas estΓ£o num pΓ‘tio ou floresta sΓ³ de plantas.

ciranda de normalistas de um lado, e do outro figuras como jaraguΓ‘, bumba meu boi, ursa e onΓ§a caetana.as meninas na ciranda estΓ£o contentes, sorrindo com seus uniformes azuis, uma com fita no cabelo e outra com coroa. no meio da ciranda, uma menina de longos cabelos pretos ondulados estΓ‘ girando e sorrindo com seu uniforme vermelho. elas estΓ£o num pΓ‘tio ou floresta sΓ³ de plantas.

tengo telengo tengo
Γ© de carrapicho
bota 🫡🫡🫡🫡
na lata do lixo

#art #illustration #oc #BrArt

acrΓ­lica, guache, aquarela, lΓ‘pis de cor

10.03.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

its a newww month I GOT NO JOB LMAO

help out a trans artist!! I struggle a LOT
Please pass my work around too if you know someone who wants insane cool art!!

#transSupport #artsky #bsnm #mutualaid #humanart #transartist #disabledartist #unemployed #furryart #animeart

02.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1
A five-image grid with two squares on top and three on the bottom, all featuring cropped art of dogs from the We've Always Been Here zine. All are rendered in very different styles, two are traditional art while three are digital, and they are in a wide variety of poses.

A five-image grid with two squares on top and three on the bottom, all featuring cropped art of dogs from the We've Always Been Here zine. All are rendered in very different styles, two are traditional art while three are digital, and they are in a wide variety of poses.

Throughout our zine's Kickstarter, we'll be sharing collections of queer and cultural identities (and some other themes) featured in the book!

But, to start, let's show off some of the dogs of the zine! Aren't they all so cute? 🐢

Support our Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

10.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

It really is!!

10.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is also why we can’t keep having these pro-censorship beliefs as artists. Being pro-censorship creates a culture of policing and community governance that mimics fascist censorship policies, making it easier for governments to convince people these policies are good and really do β€˜protect kids’

10.03.2026 09:40 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In advance of TDoV, I want to make an art share highlighting trans-run shops (comms, merch, etc!) πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

✨ Like this post to get tagged when I make the art share! ✨

10.03.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of the Kickstarter funding page, showing 14,441€ funded out of a 27k goal. Part of the header graphic is also visible, showing a demure MΓ©tis Indigenous man in a forest, with a historical decorative font set reading "We've Always Been Here."

A screenshot of the Kickstarter funding page, showing 14,441€ funded out of a 27k goal. Part of the header graphic is also visible, showing a demure MΓ©tis Indigenous man in a forest, with a historical decorative font set reading "We've Always Been Here."

We're almost to €15k!! Let's hope we can get there soon, so we can get closer to making this queer history zine from @taplingzines.bsky.social a reality! πŸŽ‰

Check out the lovely book, merch, and even group order packs available here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Share this queer joy too!

10.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Right?? It’s seriously so exciting!!

10.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so proud of us and every single artist and supporter who has made this possible!! 🩷🩷🩷

10.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital artwork of three baby piglets with shooting star fur patterns

Digital artwork of three baby piglets with shooting star fur patterns

baby shooting stars πŸ’«

10.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 1568 πŸ” 596 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
A crop from a larger watercolor illustration depicting two black cowboys on horses. They are leaning towards in an intimate way, and there is a faint rainbow in the sky above them.

A crop from a larger watercolor illustration depicting two black cowboys on horses. They are leaning towards in an intimate way, and there is a faint rainbow in the sky above them.

A teaser of my finished painting for @taplingzines.bsky.social's

We've Always Been Here: A multicultural art book celebrating queerness throughout history, with illustrations from over 50 incredible artists! 🌈

(Funding on Kickstarter now!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

10.03.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The bestest bois!!

10.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Look at all these puppies!!

10.03.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you too!

10.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A water painting from a few years ago, with Gabriel and his baby sister Rosie as mermaids! #ArtDailies

08.03.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey artists! QRP with your sketch vs final!

10.03.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a WIP of my watercolor piece for the zine btw! I'll post more previews and updates throughout the month too~

bsky.app/profile/sacr...

10.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of the Kickstarter funding page, showing 14,441€ funded out of a 27k goal. Part of the header graphic is also visible, showing a demure MΓ©tis Indigenous man in a forest, with a historical decorative font set reading "We've Always Been Here."

A screenshot of the Kickstarter funding page, showing 14,441€ funded out of a 27k goal. Part of the header graphic is also visible, showing a demure MΓ©tis Indigenous man in a forest, with a historical decorative font set reading "We've Always Been Here."

We're almost to €15k!! Let's hope we can get there soon, so we can get closer to making this queer history zine from @taplingzines.bsky.social a reality! πŸŽ‰

Check out the lovely book, merch, and even group order packs available here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Share this queer joy too!

10.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw, thank you! I'm so glad this resonates, and I love the idea it could help create hope through meaningful action too!

10.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah yeah, I have another friend with IIH and her treatment path has been hard! I've heard of so many people having this post-covid, I honestly think there's got to be a connection there, and doctors should pay more attention to it!

I really do hope things get better soon too <3

10.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A muted-blue halfbody illustration of a male character, Eden, long white hair wild around him and centered by two columns, surrounded by chrysanthemums. He looks blankly upward, half of his face completely white and dripping down to pool into loosely cupped hands, then falling further as "dust".
He wears loose, draping fabrics and shining gold jewelry accents.
A red string cuts through the lower half, circling around his wrist.

A muted-blue halfbody illustration of a male character, Eden, long white hair wild around him and centered by two columns, surrounded by chrysanthemums. He looks blankly upward, half of his face completely white and dripping down to pool into loosely cupped hands, then falling further as "dust". He wears loose, draping fabrics and shining gold jewelry accents. A red string cuts through the lower half, circling around his wrist.

Oh Lord, return me to dust ✦

[ #art #ocs #angeloc ]

31.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 2183 πŸ” 772 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 1

Drop something red! ❣️

#digitalart #drawing #ΡƒΠΊΡ€Π°Ρ€Ρ‚ #illustration #arttrain

09.03.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 344 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 10
Digital art of my OCs, Marion and Ousmane, having sex. Marion is a fat white woman with wavy dirty blonde hair. She is riding on top of Ousmane, leaning back with her hands supporting herself. (Based on the way she's sitting, he's definitely in her ass.) Ousmane is a Black man with short-cropped hair and short facial hair. His visible leg is heavily marked with scars, skin grafts, and skin contractures, along with a small section of the same on his arm. He is also missing two toes and does not have toenails. He's gazing lovingly at her crotch while she puts on a show for him, her cheeks flushed bright red.

Digital art of my OCs, Marion and Ousmane, having sex. Marion is a fat white woman with wavy dirty blonde hair. She is riding on top of Ousmane, leaning back with her hands supporting herself. (Based on the way she's sitting, he's definitely in her ass.) Ousmane is a Black man with short-cropped hair and short facial hair. His visible leg is heavily marked with scars, skin grafts, and skin contractures, along with a small section of the same on his arm. He is also missing two toes and does not have toenails. He's gazing lovingly at her crotch while she puts on a show for him, her cheeks flushed bright red.

More diverse bodies in NSFW art 2025!!! 😀

[OCs, Marion and Ousmane]

#OCArt #OCs #OCNSFW #NSFWOC #OCSky #NSFWArt #OriginalCharacters #OCShip

30.01.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 78 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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Motorola's Project Maxwell Pendant Is Just the Start of Its Experimental Wearables Journey Of all the big tech companies playing with AI wearables, Motorola might just be the boldest.

It’s incredibly dystopian how pretty much every consumer tech company is going all in on the idea that we all should wear a body cam stuffed with a chatbot.

10.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 228 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 20