Patreon Memberships are now on sale! Also on sale 15% off of my collections and products CODE: 6F852 www.patreon.com/arielburgess #humanartist #smallbusiness #discount #art

...how do they know... Well except the plants. Mine are all fake because one time I had a plant and forgot until it was dirt again.

I dont think i’ve seen a more clear sign that AI is dying than jack fucking dorsey rebooting vine and banning AI content

@amandamakepeace.bsky.social thought you might like this gorgeous artwork.

"Soaring Skies" is my latest painting. I've been doing a lot of bright vivid colors and wanted to play with a softer, subtler palette. Also dragons are always cool. For sale soon in all my stores. #dragon #art #fantasy #artist #blueskyart

Yesterday was our gotcha day for Kiki. We've had this little cuddle chaos kitty for one full year. What a year it's been. She's added much needed joy and laughter and occasional destruction to our lives. I'm so happy she found her way to us. #studiocat #cat #petadoption #kiki

SAME. A reminder that I should really finish act III and meet Gortash. I KNOW, I KNOW.... decision making got too hard and I needed years of cozy games. I may have also gotten addicted to Enshrouded.

So how does one get a boost on Bluesky? I'm hoping to surpass my 5k on Facebook. The sooner I can leave Meta behind, the better. Always looking for artist friendly platforms. Because sharing art, being silly together and enjoying books is life. #artistsofbluesky #artboost #metasucks

Hey so like care about people 👍

Happy #caterday Kiki is tired from all the trick or treators last night. Hope everyone is having a cozy and happy November 1st. #studiocat #artist #tabbycat #cat

Happy Halloween 🎃 This little magical cat was painted during my Livestream on Patreon this week. Hope you have a whimsical, mystical, joyous and safe witches new year 🌙💗 #halloween #samhain #magical #catart #cat #blueskyart #skyart #witchy

Thiiiiisss I get asked a lot do I love my job and I really feel like it's complicated. Because it's not really a job though it is. It's a passion I've had since I was a kid. It's an obsession. It's a puzzling of the world around me and in my head. And I love but it's complicated

Happy #nationalcatday Kiki is a cutie and also a goblin. I look forward to her snuggles every night. If you can, always adopt a pet, they make life fuller. #catmom #tabbycat #studiocat

Old man screaming at the clouds moment. Does anyone understand the Lyft Wait and save feature because I swear to God every time I use it, It's like your driver's here and I chose it because I wanted them to be here in like 20 minutes.

I've been trying to relax on focusing for days on extreme detail and just...paint. This is a little wallpaper I made for my patrons. I'm fascinated by fairies in trees. #fantasyart #fairies #whimsy #artist #blueskyart

Figuring out what you want is important. But figuring out what you *deserve* is probably more so.

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness

Thank you @multiversecon.bsky.social for another incredible con! I'm so honored to have created the con shirt this year. It was incredible to see everyone! #artist #pinupart #blueskyart #kraken #scifi

Doing live charity art for @thetrevorproject.bsky.social at @multiversecon.bsky.social . When given the chance one must always draw sassy rainbow dragons drinking tea. Available for auction at Multiverse. #artist #prismacolor #dragonart #illustration #spillthetea #charityart

I'm going through a rough time. Can you help? I need some love.

😍 My @multiversecon.bsky.social gallery is here! I'll have prints of all of these but the last one. That is this year's shirt design. So excited to see everyone, be on panels with other amazing artists, dance at the Goth prom and so much more. #artist #gallery #fantasyart

New prints are ready to go to @multiversecon.bsky.social This are special high quality color matte printed and signed by hand. Limited run. Excited to see these find homes. 💗 Don't mind my music, Gaga is often on in my house. #art #artist #prints #conventionartist #fantasyart

Help a fellow creative support his family. Rob is one of the kindest, most supportive gentle giants. He's also an incredible writer.

Share your couples art 💗💗💗💋

"Why cant I work any faster" says area digital artist working in a 700 layer document

If anyone’s struggled to keep up with my threads on why the genAI bubble Is a bubble, here’s a simplified pictorial explanation, the plug is OpenAI and the sockets are Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD

Art VS Artist

Thanks to those 5 people! You're the absolute best. 🔥🔥🔥 I'm hoping to surpass my FB following here so I can delete it. Got a long way to go but it's worth it. #artist #freelancer #noai

Them: So what have y'all been up to? Me: Haha, you know. The usual. The Usual:

It's officially fall y'all! 🍁 I'm so ready for everything spooky season. Here's one of my favorite witches, "Spellbound" is available in all my stores. #witch #spookyseason #fall #art #magical PRINTS ON SALE HERE: www.inprnt.com/gallery/arti...

Human made creative project? Absolutely I'm gonna like and share it. Doesn't matter if it's my favorite. Human made creations deserve appreciation. Whether you're super famous 100+k likes or only have 2, I'm going to hit that heart. I know as a creative it matters to know you're not unseen. 💗

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing. These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

Feeling a bit petulant that it's hot again. Super ready for fall. Anyone else just done with summer? "Petulance" is available in all my stores. I also have the second and last canvas printing of her available for sale. #fairy #art #fantasy #readyforfall

Super excited to join @dragonmount.com for a reWoTch of X-Men 97 episodes 7-8 tomorrow night at 9pmEdt/8pm est. I'm a huge X-Men and Jean Grey fan. Also got a big soft spot for The Goblin Queen. Painted below by me.

You're not alone. Things are exceptionally tough. I think to me, the biggest help has been community. How are you making it?

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.

Fascists hate art because it allows people to experience the power of a fantasy: that things are not what they seem, that other people experience things the way you do, that a better world is possible. Imagination is a dangerous weapon when your main tactic is "because I said so"

Anyone else still obsessed with Lore Olympus? I just had to draw Persephone. I've always identified with her as a spring baby that loves spooky things and flowers. #persephone #loreolympus #fanart #springgoth #art #artist

🐦🪿🦜 DISCOUNTED PRE-REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! 🐦🪿🦜 Did you forget to get yours? That's okay, we won't tell anyone 👼 See you in October, early birds! 🦜 GET YOUR PRE-REG: www.multiversecon.org/register [ #convention #fantasy #scifi #horror #atlanta ]

Really extra excited for this year's @multiversecon.bsky.social ! There's a special surprise from me this year. Y'all, this IS the convention to go to all year. Hope to see you there! #artist #convention

🙂

As generative artificial intelligence tools continue to proliferate, pushback against the technology and its negative impacts grows stronger. www.wired.com/story/genera...

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but news / social media—especially when constant, chaotic, and unfiltered—can hit our brains like a DDoS attack: overload attention, flood emotions, and make it hard to think clearly. It’s okay to step back and curate what you let in. Your mental uptime matters.

Show me how you draw armor! (I've drawn many different types of armor but this is one of my most ornate.) #art #artist #armor #blueskyart

Happy #caterday ! Hopefully you're staying hydrated and cool in this heat. Good time to snuggle your fuzzy buddy and nap #catnap #snuggles

Human artists!? Use one piece to convince people to follow you!