"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

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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

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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!

This is a vital message: one of the larger reasons BlueSky is refreshingly free of alt-right shitlords is because in the early days we made a gentleperson’s agreement to starve these fuckos out and it worked. No likes, no quotes, no engagement. They got bored and left. Please keep the Old Ways.

Happy Father's Day 💗 sometimes I draw the funny things in my head. Thank you to all the good dads, the father figures and the men who stepped up when it wasn't there responsibility. You make a big difference. #starwars #fathersday #thisistgeway

So proud of the place I've come to call home.

America was founded on the very idea of a nation by the people, for the people. We have no kings and it is supposed to be that way. #nokings

Alive and well. You probably wouldn't guess by my art that this is one of my all time favorite movies. 💀 #artist #blueskyundead #armyofdarkness

I've updated my prints and added a discount code that works today only. New prints include One Pulse and Dreaming in Blue. Code: 8ZXKYHO www.inprnt.com/gallery/arti... #printshop #artist #art

It's hard to get anything done when this little creature wants to cuddle. Caught her mid-yawn. #Caterday

My #mermay piece for May. "Dreaming in Blue" I don't paint a lot of mermaids but when I do it starts with playing with color. This was just that. I didn't really have a big reference or goal. Just pretty fantasy art. This is a crop of larger painting. #mermaid 🧜‍♀️ #art #fantasyart #artist

Happy #pride 💗 The world is so scary right now and I feel like it's extra important to say, you're loved, you belong and you make the world better. Here's to a pride month that reminds you how important you are 💗 this piece is called "One Pulse" #loveislove #pulse #art

It's #junefea June! Fairies are always so fun to draw. This is an unfinished piece but I think I like her as she is. #art #skyart #fairies #fantasy #dancing

but if i'm not allowed to feed artists into my artist killing machine it's going to be basically impossible for the machine to keep killing artists. is that what you want?? and before you answer keep in mind this is a very expensive machine

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 HAPPY PRIDE!! This year, we at Multiverse are kicking off our charity fundraising a little earlier than usual, because of an AWESOME opportunity: donate online before June 8th and your donation will QUADRUPLE! $25 becomes $100! Give today to save young LGBTQ+ lives. Thank you!

In celebration of #worldgothday Here's one of my favorite vampire paintings "Delicious Darling". That's definitely not wine. As much as I paint pretty colors, I also love dark fantasy and have to honor my inner goth. 🖤 #goth #art #darkfantasy #vampire

I thought this was important to share. Business Bunny is always important.🐇 💻

Brendan Frasier is a treasure and I'll always want to paint him. Art made by HUMAN'S has feeling, memories, love and soul. It'll never be replaced. Just like Brendan Frasier. #art #humanart #brendanfrasier #portrait #crush #georgeofthejungle

So I just finished #onixstorm with my fiance and wow. I have thoughts. Violet and Xaden have been on my must draw list for a while now. Of course I wanted it to be steamy and romantic. Let's pretend she's being held up. Fitting these two in a shot is challenging. #dragons #fourthwing #art #bookart

Love Celine's work, it's so whimsical. Sharing some of my art along with AND tagging an artist y'all should check out @melissagayyy.bsky.social does the most beautiful space art. 🧚‍♀️ This Fairy is unfinished but I love her swirling dress. #art #fantasyart #whimsical

There's so much I care about and want to support. But as an artist the more I focus on my fear and anger the less I can create. So I'm trying to put my focus in my social media accounts on my art and trying to keep the world a creative and beautiful place. I hope that helps a little. #art #artist

May the 4th be with you ✨ A painting of our beloved Leia. #starwars #maythe4thbewithyou #generalleia #princessleia #force #art #fanart #portrait #jedi

Helping people and animals in need is an act of kindness we all can do. Even if it's just sharing 💗

400! Followers! Thank you! I'm trying to get away from Meta and am hoping to reach the same amount of people soon (13k+) Loving @bsky.app so much more than other SM. Y'all are great 💗 "Familiar at first Sight" is available in all my stores #art #artist #kitten #witch

Half hour left to buy my art at @jordanconinc.bsky.social ! I have several paintings left, including this lovely #art

Excited to be @jordanconinc.bsky.social ! Come to the center aisle of the art show to bid on my art print shop prints available 💗

OMG how fantastic! Thanks for getting my design, you look fabulous in it!