Hal Aetus
@aetusart.com
Art and words for birds. 🏳️🌈, he/him, bald eagle 🦅 Store/gallery: aetusart.com Socials: https://linktr.ee/aetus | 2026: FM, MFF? | DMs are fine!
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Hal Aetus
@aetusart.com
· Feb 15
Just realized that my audiobook of The Sky Calls is available on Spotify. But, you can, of course, buy it directly from my website and I get more of the moolah. Take your pick!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4bBqmLD...
Me: aetusart.com/shop/tsc-aud...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4bBqmLD...
Me: aetusart.com/shop/tsc-aud...
I had a great time at #FurryMigration last weekend. As usual, I kept myself a bit too busy to see everybirdy, but here’s some of you I bumped beaks with. You made our parties rock!
September 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I had a great time at #FurryMigration last weekend. As usual, I kept myself a bit too busy to see everybirdy, but here’s some of you I bumped beaks with. You made our parties rock!
It’s the final day of Furry Migration and I’m reducing the prices on my t-shirts. 20% off t-shirts today!
September 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It’s the final day of Furry Migration and I’m reducing the prices on my t-shirts. 20% off t-shirts today!
One of the time-filler sketches I did at my #furrymigration dealers table today. It’s a scene from The Bonding, but the next book in my Avian Age series. The vellum layer is plotting out where to position birds in the scene. Probably one of several sketches I’ll do before the final piece.
September 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
One of the time-filler sketches I did at my #furrymigration dealers table today. It’s a scene from The Bonding, but the next book in my Avian Age series. The vellum layer is plotting out where to position birds in the scene. Probably one of several sketches I’ll do before the final piece.
About to open my table at #FurryMigration in Minneapolis! Lots of stuff for good #birds
September 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
About to open my table at #FurryMigration in Minneapolis! Lots of stuff for good #birds
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Getting To Know Your Bird Body
Greenway A
Friday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Host: @aetusart.com
www.furrymigration.org/schedule/#ev...
#FurriesInSTEM #STEMFurs #STEM #FurryMigration
Greenway A
Friday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Host: @aetusart.com
www.furrymigration.org/schedule/#ev...
#FurriesInSTEM #STEMFurs #STEM #FurryMigration
Online Schedule • Furry Migration
View the up-to-date hours and schedule for Furry Migration.
www.furrymigration.org
September 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Getting To Know Your Bird Body
Greenway A
Friday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Host: @aetusart.com
www.furrymigration.org/schedule/#ev...
#FurriesInSTEM #STEMFurs #STEM #FurryMigration
Greenway A
Friday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Host: @aetusart.com
www.furrymigration.org/schedule/#ev...
#FurriesInSTEM #STEMFurs #STEM #FurryMigration
4 hours later than planned but we are on our way to #FurryMigration. On my way out the door I realized I almost forgot to grab my books I’ll be selling. I’m gonna have nightmares about that for a while lol. Fear not, I’ll have copies of The Sky Calls, The Adler Chronicles, and Whiterock at my table!
September 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
4 hours later than planned but we are on our way to #FurryMigration. On my way out the door I realized I almost forgot to grab my books I’ll be selling. I’m gonna have nightmares about that for a while lol. Fear not, I’ll have copies of The Sky Calls, The Adler Chronicles, and Whiterock at my table!
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🌟 Not too long ago, I reached 50 followers!! For this, I will be holding my first ever RAFFLE!! 💚🔥 Here’s the rules:
- Like & Repost
- Follow
- Comment your reference (SFW)
The winner will be announced on September 13th, and will get a halfbody like the ones shown! Good luck to y’all!! ^v^💚
- Like & Repost
- Follow
- Comment your reference (SFW)
The winner will be announced on September 13th, and will get a halfbody like the ones shown! Good luck to y’all!! ^v^💚
September 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
🌟 Not too long ago, I reached 50 followers!! For this, I will be holding my first ever RAFFLE!! 💚🔥 Here’s the rules:
- Like & Repost
- Follow
- Comment your reference (SFW)
The winner will be announced on September 13th, and will get a halfbody like the ones shown! Good luck to y’all!! ^v^💚
- Like & Repost
- Follow
- Comment your reference (SFW)
The winner will be announced on September 13th, and will get a halfbody like the ones shown! Good luck to y’all!! ^v^💚
This Friday night at Furry Migration, I'll be hosting a reading of selected chapters of Whiterock: Book One of the Avian Age. Bring your favorite plush, wear a kigu if you like. I requested floor cushions so we can keep it cozy like a nesttime story. Hope to see you there!
September 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
This Friday night at Furry Migration, I'll be hosting a reading of selected chapters of Whiterock: Book One of the Avian Age. Bring your favorite plush, wear a kigu if you like. I requested floor cushions so we can keep it cozy like a nesttime story. Hope to see you there!
This Friday, at Furry Migration, I'll deliver my new Avian Anatomy panel. Just putting the finishing touches on tonight! New format is told from the perspective of "Your New Bird Body," as though you're becoming a bird & I'm walking you through the changes that will happen. Hope to see you there!
September 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM
This Friday, at Furry Migration, I'll deliver my new Avian Anatomy panel. Just putting the finishing touches on tonight! New format is told from the perspective of "Your New Bird Body," as though you're becoming a bird & I'm walking you through the changes that will happen. Hope to see you there!
Almost ready for Furry Migration. Lots going on: Dealers Table, Bird Party (in a suite!), an avian anatomy panel, & a special reading of parts of Whiterock. New art & stickers, t-shirts, & taking pre-orders for The Bonding. I'll also have limited supplies of spicy prints this year. Hope to see you!
September 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Almost ready for Furry Migration. Lots going on: Dealers Table, Bird Party (in a suite!), an avian anatomy panel, & a special reading of parts of Whiterock. New art & stickers, t-shirts, & taking pre-orders for The Bonding. I'll also have limited supplies of spicy prints this year. Hope to see you!
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Might as hop on this with Soc'ul':
Xen huatx jam' āhhusuílai je. Huatx āhhun' hé jul' ej xen' je ñél nu.
"One doesn't make art because he works it. He makes it because his insides have no other language"
#conlang
Xen huatx jam' āhhusuílai je. Huatx āhhun' hé jul' ej xen' je ñél nu.
"One doesn't make art because he works it. He makes it because his insides have no other language"
#conlang
I've seen a few conlangers requoting this in their language, so I'll give it a shot.
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
You could say it’s anti-capitalist, anti-hustle culture in its core
💕✨
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September 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Might as hop on this with Soc'ul':
Xen huatx jam' āhhusuílai je. Huatx āhhun' hé jul' ej xen' je ñél nu.
"One doesn't make art because he works it. He makes it because his insides have no other language"
#conlang
Xen huatx jam' āhhusuílai je. Huatx āhhun' hé jul' ej xen' je ñél nu.
"One doesn't make art because he works it. He makes it because his insides have no other language"
#conlang
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba) study. Colored pencils on Canson Mi-Teintes paper.
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #scicomm
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #scicomm
September 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Barn Owl (Tyto alba) study. Colored pencils on Canson Mi-Teintes paper.
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #scicomm
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #scicomm
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Coquina Beach, OBX, 6:18A
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #Pelicans
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #Pelicans
September 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Coquina Beach, OBX, 6:18A
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #Pelicans
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlifepainting #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #BirdArt #Pelicans
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Hi #PortfolioDay!
I'm Lizzi, a pixel artist and illustrator that loves birds, gryphons, dragons, and all sorts of creatures! I'm open for commission inquiries 💜
🎨 Art Feed: bsky.app/profile/spir...
💸 Comms: vgen.co/spiritcrowart
🔗 Links: spiritcrowart.carrd.co
✉️ [email protected]
I'm Lizzi, a pixel artist and illustrator that loves birds, gryphons, dragons, and all sorts of creatures! I'm open for commission inquiries 💜
🎨 Art Feed: bsky.app/profile/spir...
💸 Comms: vgen.co/spiritcrowart
🔗 Links: spiritcrowart.carrd.co
✉️ [email protected]
July 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Hi #PortfolioDay!
I'm Lizzi, a pixel artist and illustrator that loves birds, gryphons, dragons, and all sorts of creatures! I'm open for commission inquiries 💜
🎨 Art Feed: bsky.app/profile/spir...
💸 Comms: vgen.co/spiritcrowart
🔗 Links: spiritcrowart.carrd.co
✉️ [email protected]
I'm Lizzi, a pixel artist and illustrator that loves birds, gryphons, dragons, and all sorts of creatures! I'm open for commission inquiries 💜
🎨 Art Feed: bsky.app/profile/spir...
💸 Comms: vgen.co/spiritcrowart
🔗 Links: spiritcrowart.carrd.co
✉️ [email protected]
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With the recent improvements made to starter packs, I wanted to share this one I made! It features a lot of bird artists and bird-adjacent creature artists who make gryphons and feathered dinos 🐦🪶
All of these artists deserve more attention, please do check them out!
go.bsky.app/5PVJ6EW
All of these artists deserve more attention, please do check them out!
go.bsky.app/5PVJ6EW
September 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
With the recent improvements made to starter packs, I wanted to share this one I made! It features a lot of bird artists and bird-adjacent creature artists who make gryphons and feathered dinos 🐦🪶
All of these artists deserve more attention, please do check them out!
go.bsky.app/5PVJ6EW
All of these artists deserve more attention, please do check them out!
go.bsky.app/5PVJ6EW
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I feel attacked. 😂☸️
Sunday school, my parents, aunts, and uncles would always be like, do good so you can attain enlightenment or come back as a better person.
But I always thought, wait... I can come back as a dog or hawk? A dolphin?? Sick. 🐶🦅🐬
Sunday school, my parents, aunts, and uncles would always be like, do good so you can attain enlightenment or come back as a better person.
But I always thought, wait... I can come back as a dog or hawk? A dolphin?? Sick. 🐶🦅🐬
September 5, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I feel attacked. 😂☸️
Sunday school, my parents, aunts, and uncles would always be like, do good so you can attain enlightenment or come back as a better person.
But I always thought, wait... I can come back as a dog or hawk? A dolphin?? Sick. 🐶🦅🐬
Sunday school, my parents, aunts, and uncles would always be like, do good so you can attain enlightenment or come back as a better person.
But I always thought, wait... I can come back as a dog or hawk? A dolphin?? Sick. 🐶🦅🐬
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Psychedelics as prophylactic neuroprotectants | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Psychedelics as prophylactic neuroprotectants
A compound found in certain mushrooms prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy
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September 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Psychedelics as prophylactic neuroprotectants | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I've seen a few conlangers requoting this in their language, so I'll give it a shot.
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
You could say it’s anti-capitalist, anti-hustle culture in its core
💕✨
💕✨
September 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I've seen a few conlangers requoting this in their language, so I'll give it a shot.
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
Orshzowan: "N'tatooklaaxemk k'ee'neh. K'et koska koomhanemk, koomahket shreete'neh."
Lit: "Art you make to not be useful. It is made because a thing inside of you, possesses it no words."
#conlang #theavianage
Orshzowan WotD: K'kullnet
(idiom) An expression denoting inexperience or greenness, particularly in military service. Most specifically, a warrior who has not killed or experienced combat yet. Lit. "His shell is not hardened." #conlang #theavianage #fiction #writing
(idiom) An expression denoting inexperience or greenness, particularly in military service. Most specifically, a warrior who has not killed or experienced combat yet. Lit. "His shell is not hardened." #conlang #theavianage #fiction #writing
September 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Orshzowan WotD: K'kullnet
(idiom) An expression denoting inexperience or greenness, particularly in military service. Most specifically, a warrior who has not killed or experienced combat yet. Lit. "His shell is not hardened." #conlang #theavianage #fiction #writing
(idiom) An expression denoting inexperience or greenness, particularly in military service. Most specifically, a warrior who has not killed or experienced combat yet. Lit. "His shell is not hardened." #conlang #theavianage #fiction #writing
Orshzowan WotD: Raash'oosk
(n) “War egg.” Eggs that are laid by warriors in times when they cannot brood and raise them due to imminent military needs. Instead they are either abandoned, destroyed, or turned over to a broodhold, a nesthold of females dedicated solely to raising orphaned young.
(n) “War egg.” Eggs that are laid by warriors in times when they cannot brood and raise them due to imminent military needs. Instead they are either abandoned, destroyed, or turned over to a broodhold, a nesthold of females dedicated solely to raising orphaned young.
September 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Orshzowan WotD: Raash'oosk
(n) “War egg.” Eggs that are laid by warriors in times when they cannot brood and raise them due to imminent military needs. Instead they are either abandoned, destroyed, or turned over to a broodhold, a nesthold of females dedicated solely to raising orphaned young.
(n) “War egg.” Eggs that are laid by warriors in times when they cannot brood and raise them due to imminent military needs. Instead they are either abandoned, destroyed, or turned over to a broodhold, a nesthold of females dedicated solely to raising orphaned young.
Up at 3 this morning, ready to write. And, once again, I laid out an outline of what I thought I'd write, only to find that the characters wanted something different and tugged me in a new direction. *sigh* I used to think good authors printed out what was in their minds already. How wrong I was.
September 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Up at 3 this morning, ready to write. And, once again, I laid out an outline of what I thought I'd write, only to find that the characters wanted something different and tugged me in a new direction. *sigh* I used to think good authors printed out what was in their minds already. How wrong I was.
Orshzowan WotD: Kahwa
(n) The state of being torn apart emotionally, emotional crisis, anguish, “breakage of the self/soul.” Ex: “Ke'kahwa'esh da kek'ook'esh ookahan yak'esh, pe kekook tuptoh'neh.” = “She fell into anguish when she searched into her mate's eyes, and saw no light.” Also: K'kahwa (v).
(n) The state of being torn apart emotionally, emotional crisis, anguish, “breakage of the self/soul.” Ex: “Ke'kahwa'esh da kek'ook'esh ookahan yak'esh, pe kekook tuptoh'neh.” = “She fell into anguish when she searched into her mate's eyes, and saw no light.” Also: K'kahwa (v).
August 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Orshzowan WotD: Kahwa
(n) The state of being torn apart emotionally, emotional crisis, anguish, “breakage of the self/soul.” Ex: “Ke'kahwa'esh da kek'ook'esh ookahan yak'esh, pe kekook tuptoh'neh.” = “She fell into anguish when she searched into her mate's eyes, and saw no light.” Also: K'kahwa (v).
(n) The state of being torn apart emotionally, emotional crisis, anguish, “breakage of the self/soul.” Ex: “Ke'kahwa'esh da kek'ook'esh ookahan yak'esh, pe kekook tuptoh'neh.” = “She fell into anguish when she searched into her mate's eyes, and saw no light.” Also: K'kahwa (v).