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Kataba

@katataba.bsky.social

⁘ commission for @adomania.bsky.social ⁘

#digitalart #art #portrait #dragon

September 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM

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lukelukeluke

@lukelukeluke.bsky.social

Here is a nice mushroom

A big beautiful bear’s head tooth mushroom growing on a perimortuous maple tree. The green undergrowth climbs around it on all sides, and yellow summer sun infuses the woodscape. All photos by me

September 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM

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MAF

@velnna.bsky.social

🌑

September 17, 2026 at 7:34 PM

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maya kern

@mayakern.com

A Message from Maya... #store www.gofundme.com/f/help-maya-...

Hey, y’all. First of all, I want to say thank you for the outpouring of love and support you have shown us after we shared our predicament. Your kindness has truly moved me in ways I can’t even begin to describe. At the beginning of last week, this felt like a truly unsurmountable situation, but your support has given me hope.

That being said, we’re not out of the woods yet. Our recent skirt presales, giftcard sales and the GoFundMe have helped a TON but we are still facing a very scary October—and unfortunately not the fun Halloween kind!

Sales and donations have slowed down since last week, so while we have enough cash on hand to make our first few payments to UPS, we don’t have anywhere near enough to cover the entire bill.

To avoid this situation in the future, we’re planning to take on a new loan so we can place a large order of printed skirts that should arrive in time for the holidays, but that means we won’t have that money available to us to pay off UPS. We may also need to do presale on some or all of those skirt designs, but we’ll deal with that when the time comes.

The fact that we can even add this to our plans and look to the future in this way is a huge testament to how much you have already helped us.

What you can do to help us:

I know that for the vast majority of you, you have already made the purchases or donations that you are willing and able to do, and for that I cannot thank you enough. What we really need now is visibility. As a small business with not a lot of time or money on our hands, we rely almost entirely on word of mouth marketing. Sharing or engaging with our posts on your preferred social platforms helps immensely, and so does sharing us with your friends, family, and acquaintances in real life. If there are any creators out there that you think would like our size inclusive, ethically made clothing, consider recommending us to them! (Though please keep it chill and do not spam anyone)

To close this out, once again I just want to say how much I appreciate all the love and kindness y’all have shown us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

September 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Dragon Age Annual | PRE-ORDERS OPEN NOW!!!

@dragonageannual.art

🔓 Stretch Goal UNLOCKED 🔓

The Stone Bear Hold keychain will be added to eligible packs! With that, all stretch goals are now unlocked - thank you all for supporting #DragonAgeAnnual & MSF Sweden 💜

Look out for more sticker upgrades w/a BONUS stretch goal, coming soon 👀

👉 Pre-Order DAA 2027 NOW!

Stretch Goals
UNLOCKED! Calendar Cover Gold Foil & Embossing
UNLOCKED! Zine Cover Purple & Holographic Foil
UNLOCKED! Weisshaupt & SD Hideout Tarots added to all merch bundles
UNLOCKED! Art Prints will be upgraded to A4-sized
UNLOCKED! Raw Fade Art Print gold foil upgrade
UNLOCKED! Stone Bear Hold Keychain added to Thedas & Crossroads Packs
UNLOCKED! Kinloch Hold Digital Wallpapers will be included in all packs
UNLOCKED! Vhenadahl Sticker red foil upgrade
UNLOCKED! Dalish Camp Sticker holographic sand upgrade
UNLOCKED! The Dalish Camp sticker will be added to all physical packs
UNLOCKED! Bonus digital zine Journeys added to all packs

September 17, 2026 at 10:17 PM

Archi the Stressed Apricot

@exhaustedarchivist.bsky.social

Yeah I think after this move I'll be a little opening some stuff. 👀Post a lot of my backlog of work. Also the milk meta. Give her one last read and then ask my friends to proof read.

Cause if I typo breed to be bread again I swear—

September 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM

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Raposa Branca 🖍️

@raposabranca.bsky.social

☀️ 🍃 END OF SUMMER #YCH (#YourCharacterHere)

Minor change in poses, sizes, expressions etc are welcome! :D

Each pose will only be repeated as many times as shown. After the slots are claimed, ☀️ I won't draw it anymore☀️

Please DM for info, questions, and to claim a slot.

#commissionsOpen

YCH - Your Character Here. Pose A (x2) 45 USD: Character 1 resting on the lap of character 2, who plays with their hair. / Pose B (x1) 65 USD: Character 1 + character 2 dancing. Rules: * ALL CHARACTERS ARE IN CHIBI STYLE (SEE EXAMPLES) *ANY SPECIES, BODY TYPE, OR FANDOM * FURRY, MECH, AND OTHERS ARE OK. NO NSFW/GORE *THE # OF SLOTS PER YCH+ $ ARE INDICATED BESIDE THEM * PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL + ART DELIVERED ON DRIVE *D.M. TO CLAIM A SLOT * NO A.I./NFT/ COMMERCAL USE

YCH - Your Character Here. Pose C (x4) 45 USD: Character 1 hugging a pet. / Pose D (x2) 65 USD: Character 1 sitting and looking up at character 2, who's standing close to them and holding their hand. Rules: * ALL CHARACTERS ARE IN CHIBI STYLE (SEE EXAMPLES) *ANY SPECIES, BODY TYPE, OR FANDOM * FURRY, MECH, AND OTHERS ARE OK. NO NSFW/GORE *THE # OF SLOTS PER YCH+ $ ARE INDICATED BESIDE THEM * PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL + ART DELIVERED ON DRIVE *D.M. TO CLAIM A SLOT *NO A.I./NFT/ COMMERCAL USE

September 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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apofiss

@apofiss.bsky.social

Northern lights cats! ₊˚⊹. ݁˖✨

April 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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apofiss

@apofiss.bsky.social

I painted a whole new icon set!✨It has frogs in it🐸 and everything frogs need for their little nook c: iPhone, Android, iPad, Desktop... all good, link in bio!

September 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM

Archi the Stressed Apricot

@exhaustedarchivist.bsky.social

Real fun IF da fangame that I HIGHLY recommend checking out. Chapter One just got posted. This story is so good, I'm very excited to follow along on the journey of its development.

Small Fires by medowlarken

An interactive tale set in the world of Dragon Age.

medowlarken.itch.io

September 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM

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Jarory de Jesus

@jrawry.bsky.social

Mamdani's New York feels like a fever dream

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 1d

Black text on white page that reads:

More than two centuries ago, Father Hidalgo y Costilla’s church bell gave way to the cry of a people known as El Grito de Dolores — a call for freedom that would begin Mexico’s long struggle for independence.

Today, that same spirit of self-determination lives in Mexican New Yorkers who have helped build this city for generations — from the zapateros of Corona to the banda musicians of Sunset Park.

As we celebrate an independent Mexico, we also celebrate the Mexican New Yorkers who make our city great. And we recommit ourselves to defending their dignity and right to belong.

In moments of uncertainty and cruelty, New York City does not leave its own behind.

¡Viva México!

September 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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Lethendralis жабка-волоцюжка

@lethendralis.bsky.social

Almost done with my contribution to the next Dragon Age Annual calendar! Here's a sneak-peek of my page art!
Check out the DAA page for more production timeline and charity choice info @dragonageannual.art

September 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

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Kelly Lynne D’Angelo ✨

@kellylynnedang.bsky.social

In good news, I’m now a published poet for a cause I couldn’t be more proud of — a charity anthology, with contributions from the most incredible swath of Native artists today 🪶

It releases this week, all proceeds going to Not Our Native Daughters. Nia:wen to the team at @madcavestudios.com!

NIN>
NOT OUK NATIVE DAUGHTERS
YOU ARE ON NATIVE LAND
A CHARITY COMIC FOR INDIGENOUS RIGHTS
AN ANTHOLOGY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, CREATED BY INDIGENOUS CONTRIBUTORS
FEATURING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:
JIM TERRY • GORD HILL • CHAG LOWRY • WESHOYOT ALVITRE • SHAUNNA OTEKA MCCOVEY DAVID MACK • KELLY LYNNE D'ANGELO • STEPH LITTLEBIRD • ARIHHONNI (HONNI) CANNON
CLAY DAVID • MAYA MCKIBBIN • JACKIE FAWN • MICHAEL SHEYASHE • SHAUN BEYALE
ROY BONEY • GENE JIMENEZ • JON PROUDSTAR
100% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO NOT OUR NATIVE DAUGHTERS
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2026

September 15, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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maya kern

@mayakern.com

i've also made the difficult decision to open a gofundme

the goal is high, but every $7,500 buys me another week to raise funds to pay this off

LINK: www.gofundme.com/f/help-maya-...

Donate to Help Maya Kern Stay Open, organized by Maya Kern

Hi all! My name's Maya. I started my small business in 2015 selling skater skirts with my… Maya Kern needs your support for Help Maya Kern Stay Open

www.gofundme.com

September 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM

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Ru Xu

@ruemxu.bsky.social

This webcomic's archive is hundreds of pages. When I get back to it, we will be starting the final story arc! 🥳 Free to binge and catch up on its website~!

🥞 www.saintforrent.com/comic/archive

Saint's signature pancake brunch at the CloverHouse!

September 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM

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jess m. ☕🍂

@jametc.bsky.social

the creator of this amazing new photoshop killer is finally here on bluesky yay!!!

you add some animation tools and my soul is YOURS

Kala Paint @kalapaint.bsky.social · 16d

Kala Paint is out!

I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time.

GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!

September 15, 2026 at 1:54 AM

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KikiDoodle & Purrmaids @ ASC

@kikidoodle.bsky.social

Expensive booty checkup for Chicken Nugget. His butt/tail abscess drained over the weekend with some warm compresses, so we are giving him a stronger antibiotic to try and avoid a surgical drain.

Shop.kikidoodle.com
If you want to support the booty care.
#cats

A sphynx cat, Chicken Nugget, in a cat crate at a vet's office.

September 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM

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Charlie! Charley! Charlee!

@thecharleswebb.bsky.social

Wanna see a boss in a Souls game make one of these entrances.

September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Archi the Stressed Apricot

@exhaustedarchivist.bsky.social

You know you're in good company when you bring up kakapos having record population numbers because they had 90 babies this year, a 40% pop increase.

And your friend assumes you are talking about the kakabos in your game. That you have a spreadsheet to calculate their birthrates. Knows me too well 😌

September 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM

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Compulsion Games

@compulsiongames.bsky.social

Turns out making a tree move is… a lot of tiny movements. 🌳
Built by hand. Moved frame by frame. 🎞️
And yes, it took forever. 😅
#SouthOfMidnight #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieStudio #StopMotion #BehindTheScenes #ClydeHenry

September 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM

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Mu 🐟

@lineupmu.bsky.social

extremely belated emmlich for Day 3: skull from Emmrich Week 2026 💀

(big thank you to @karawra.bsky.social for the emmlich ref and @thecheesenone.bsky.social for the grad map suggestion!!)

#dragonage #emmrichvolkarin #DATVEmmrich2026 #datv