what if we got a 100% blockrate on it. what if they designed an AI and we unanimously said "nope"

wouldn't it be funny if EVERYONE blocked this Attie AI account @ bsky.app/profile/atti... before they could do anything with it

news reporters stop saying "prices at the pump" challenge

As always, I recommend using 5 Calls as a starting point. They have scripts as well as phone numbers for your reps. I like to use them as a base then draft my own script. 5calls.org

A YA queer romance book cover for Valentine’s Day

In light of recent Ai related nonsense in the creative industry, I wanted to present some easy-to-digest facts about Generative Ai

One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"

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Actually this.

No reform. ABOLISH.

Abolish ICE. Impeach Trump. Impeach them all, then put them in prison. I feel like I don’t have anything significant to add to the dialogue, but I think it’s important that we all say this out loud.

“If you are not to award me oatmeal and paperclips, then I will indulge in rage. And mine is infinite!” #Frankenstein ✨🎨 Gesso / Acrylic Gouache on Canvas Panel - Work in Progress

When you get the reputation of being the guy with the encouraging words on New Year's Eve, it can start to come through as a little pressure -- what if the situation on the ground is worse than usual? what if people are more scared than they usually are, and with cause? what use are good vibes then?

Some of my favorite local places in Wichita for coffee (dirty chai): Mokas (drive thru!), Larcher’s, Reverie, Adelitas

important

I’ve been at the library since they opened 30 mins ago. The librarian has been signing people up for their first cards one after the other this whole time, no breaks. Yay libraries!

If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits. n.pr/3MFVckn

A reminder for when you're out in the cold doing your Christmas shopping, Starbucks is an anti-worker union-busting company. Get your coffee or hot chocolate elsewhere.

Important doings, everyone: youtu.be/gJxzhUAGBDw?...

Proof that you gotta trust the process

Gross.

ChatGPT lied (is it called a lie when done by a code??) and told this poor kid it would connect him with real, human help when he shared his suicidal thoughts. If you’re using AI at all, please, I beg you, STOP. Write your own emails, make your own art. Don’t encourage the slop, the cruelty.

Sharing my latest mock book cover for #kidlitartpostcard day. I love browsing the posts each month! My name is Jordan and I’m an illustrator from Wichita KS. Would love to do MG and YA cover work. jordankirtley.com [email protected]

SAVE THE DATES!!! November is upon us and so is a lineup of amazing guests for Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta. It’s a cornucopia of skills and talent. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #illustration

Went the #mglit adventure route for this latest #bookcover. I’m always nervous about a software update but so far I’m liking the new #procreate brushes. Used “underwood” charcoal for a lot of the texture in this. #kidlit #booksky

A little digital illustration for @broadsoundmag.com to mark the release of Josh Ritter’s latest album

There’s a girl and a boy at this library. They look like me. They look like their dad, too. But they also look just like themselves. I made them and I brought them here — to the library and the earth, too? That’s pretty cool.

👀 Ooh! #portfolioday Show me your amazing work. Here are some favorite illustrations I’ve done over the years. 🙋🏻‍♂️ I’m Chris, an author/illustrator working in picture books. ✨ My dream project: a graphic novel about skateboarding. Work: Chrisdpark.com Rep: @essiewhite.bsky.social

New today on the site: another selection from our The Sunset Tree at 20 special edition - it’s the Broad Sound interview with John Darnielle of @themountaingoats.bsky.social - art by @vanessamckee.bsky.social broadsoundmag.com/2025/06/30/t...

Seems like a good day to post this again. #eattherich

For #kidlitartpostcard day, here's another look at a mock cover for LOVE AT FIRST SITE. I work with traditional and digital media, and I'm looking for MG and YA cover work. jordankirtley.com [email protected] #kidLitArt #illustration #coverart #middlegrade #YA #bookcovers #chapterbooks

My latest mock book cover… no it’s not a real book and yet I’m heavily invested in Priya and Wren’s relationship. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #bookillustration #coverart #kidlitmegafeed #booksky #yalit #teenlit

Real people. #sketches #sketch #kidlitart

For all my Puffin Rock mamas and papas out there

Planettes #4: Neptune

This is your two week notice. #Kidlitartpostcard Day is June 5th. It's also the 3rd anniversary of the event! 🥳🥳🥳 Find out more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

View from the drive through

Wichita friends: I’m offering free local delivery til Sunday! jordankirtley.com/shop It’s the **we’re trying to buy our first house** sale!

Selling 8x10 giclee prints of my digital illustration for $20 each plus shipping. jordankirtley.com/shop Created and printed in KS #eattherich #procreate #cakeart

Behind the scenes of photographing my new print 😆 Anyways, it’s $20 at jordankirtley.com/shop and $2 goes to @aclu.org.

New 8x10 giclee prints for sale at jordankirtley.com. They’re $20 each with $2 going to @aclu.org for every one sold. 🩷🏳️‍⚧️

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Jordan Kirtley, an illustrator from Wichita KS currently looking for ✳️ MG and YA cover projects ✳️ Portfolio: jordankirtley.com #kidlit #kidlitart

8x10 giclee prints of my digital illustration are coming soon! 🏳️‍⚧️

I just want everyone to know how lucky I am.

There will be a lot of Broad Sound goodness online soon—subscribe to our MailChimp to make sure you don’t miss a thing eepurl.com/jdeU0-/

Might f**k around and publish our first web-exclusive essay today

Here’s my cover for the latest issue of Wichita’s RAD zine. Out soon! And a special edition of color prints to come!

The Pickle Boys

Something joyful

I started a Kansas arts & culture list! Who am I missing?