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Just finished reading this and the art is phenomenal! But damn, I used to work with kids with trauma disorders and this really hit me in a way I didn't expect. What a heart wrenchingly beautiful story (pg 305 healed something in me fr) This one gets a spot on the stuff-I-recommend-to-others shelf ❤️

I have taken the Tylenol that was in the medicine cabinet and which they think probably is the reason you like trains forgive me but that’s bullshit you got autism from your dad

Do this to voice your outrage at Disney's unjust cancellation of Kimmel and other people's shows for simply practicing their free speech, ASAP.

I can never find out news normally, can I? Found out Robert Redford died cause people keep posting their condolences with that one picture of Zach Galifianakis. Least it's not the destial meme this time.

Getting hit with absolute poetry this morning before I've even finished my tea

Gonna need a second, I accidentally dropped my toast while laughing

Throwback to that time I had to make a brief animation for class and I can't remember what the prompt was but I think it was about a band? So I chose the Eurythmics 'Sweet Dreams' music video as inspo. (fyi as a kid I thought Annie Lennox played the lady from The Borg, so I was scared of her)

Figured I'd properly introduce myself, I'm FingerSmudges and I'm a queer artist based in Toronto! I'll try any medium at least once, but the more I can mix together the better. If I'm not abandoning wips, I'm probably baking, or stuck in ADHD waiting mode. Check out fingerSmudges.com for goodies!

And all while wearing flips flops and having a hand full of stuff. Smooth af

Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑

And you'll usually develop a style without even knowing it! I used to think I didn't have distinct style since I changed it so often and yet my old illustration prof could always tell which work was mine. So even if you don't notice the similarities, the people who like your art will 👍

12 solid pieces of advice for aspiring comic writers right here and I def agree with each one... especially the car, lol

Helped my mom find new eyeglasses today and used phrases like "friendly", "like you work at a jewelry store", "it's giving the fun librarian" & "an old reliable pair of jeans" to describe some of them. Sales person seemed baffled by my approach, but how else can you properly get across the vibe?

Just a periodic reminder that it's a good idea to bookmark your favorite artists' sites, sign up for their newsletters, and follow them everywhere you can. (My links are in my profile & pinned post!). Because of the current climate of censorship you never know where we'll get kicked off of next.

Catch me at the grocery store buying hotdogs ✨for science✨

Made the mistake of watching it for the first time after pulling an all-nighter and fell asleep only to wake up at the "many many arrows he a porcupine" part. Which having rewatched it is probably one of the most hilarious parts to accidentally check back in at, lmao.

Listen, I had to.

About to lose my mind watching a YouTube video. 10 minutes in and I've gotten 8 ads and half of them were the same McDonalds ad over and over. Congrats, I want nuggets even less now.

Lmao, I do this with tasks. If you ask me to do something I WILL do it RIGHT THEN cause I know that if I don't it will inevitably be forgotten. It's very much now or never.

“Gagging”

The most recent one I can think of is when my friends & I went to see Barbie. The minute it got to The Guitar Scene I immediately heard a woman behind me let out the most exasperated "Oh please no..."

Physiotherapist told me he was proud of me today and I didn't even accidentally call him dad after. Hell yeah.

Neil Newbon saying it like it is. Fuck ai, it doesn't matter how good you can get it, it's boring and bullshit.

You know someone's a real piece of shit when a "I don't like speaking badly of people..." person speaks badly of someone.

I really would like to be able to do pretty much anything today, but alas, my extensor tendon would rather just die. Great day so far.

I love when people really play with the zine/comic format! This is the coolest things I've seen all day and I just got a tattoo.

Happy non-binary people's day to me and also that cashier who took one look at me and just decided to call me Sirma'am. Thanks to you my coworkers now call me Smam.

I'm convinced I've never watched an episode of Bill Nye on anything else.

A solid read for anyone who's still unsure about their feelings towards AI and doesn't know the full extent of the its impact.

Throwback to that weird Converse ad assignment I had in my 2nd year of art school. Was so proud of it until the prof told me I should have just cropped it and proceeded to fold it in half (I worked so hard on those jeans, rip) Redid it last year for fun. Not sure I vibe with a digital attempt tho.

Had this idea of doing a Sailor Scout inspired paint tube series back in 2019 as a fun thing for my fellow art friends. Started redesigning them last year, might pick them back up again once the carpal tunnel calms down. I have the temptation to make them glittery.....

Seriously tho, this boy has been dropped, sun burnt, had a broken limb, had that limb amputated, lived in a freezing cold basement, a sweltering apartment, and moved 4 times in total. My sibs and I would joke about him being immortal and thought it sounded like a band name. Btw his name is Lassie ❤️

Thought my unkillable lil plant boi was finally dying, so I put in a little picture of Viktor from when my friends and I did a hear-me-out for ✨inspiration✨ and I think he took a little too literal and started growing a new body from the corpse of his old one. Truly unkillable.

Figured I'd celebrate #PortfolioDay by looking back at some of the stuff I'd been working on before my carpal tunnel betrayed me and put me on med leave

Very accurate. I'd love to set up a Patreon, except I already work almost 40 hrs a week at my other job. I barely have time for the regular art I do, let alone coming up with bonus content. And then you have to throw in all the upkeep and business/socials/marketing side to it all. It's alot guys.

Yes. Absolutely yes. *Slides over pile of loose change*

It's been almost 8 weeks and I've only been able to draw for a total of probably 30 mins? If this specialist doesn't call me back soon I'm gonna start sleeping outside their office

Think this is the first time I've actually preordered something! Can't wait to forget that I did only to be confused af when I suddenly get a package in september, lol

Probably shouldn't have done it but I couldn't help myself, it's been almost 2 months since I've gotten to draw. Terrible is all I got and yet it felt so good. #makeaterriblecomicday2025

If you see me wearing nothing but loose short sleeve button ups this summer then mind ya damn business. I'm dying here

It was bullshit then folks, it's bullshit now.

Definitely makes me wanna take the train more. 18" of seat? Damn.

Heads up my fellow medicated friends! Make sure to drink lots of fluids and stay as cool as you can, this summer is gonna suck.

I'm saving them for my new laptop, I swear...no, I haven't bought it yet...I'm definitely gonna use them for it tho...when I get one...soon

Reposting cause there's some solid advice in here 👍

Worker's comp really said we know it's Pride month, but you aren't broken enough for our liking. So if any of y'all are looking for a small queer business to support, me and my rent would be eternally grateful 🥲 #art #pride www.fingersmudges.com

Reading this glorious tale on the Starbucks barista Reddit (cause the tea there is always great) and I'm cackling at this line. Absolute gold. www.reddit.com/r/starbucksb...

In that case, may I put a few spoonfuls back? This bowl is too small.