1st pieces of 2026 I’m never more at peace than when I see a cat comfortable & at ease Working thru loss right now & thinking about all the little souls I’ve been blessed to have had in my life & thankful for every moment w/ them - even if they aren’t all “mine” I most certainly have been theirs

Wasn’t able to completely finish all the animation, but am pretty proud of getting the BGs done (keeping the last shot cut until I have the whole project done tho 😉) #raynalenskicreations #halloween #samhain #allsaintsday #animation #animatic #faefolk #blackcat

BGs are halfway done for my little Halloween project 🎃 But I’ve caught a bug so its premier is pushed back to the 2nd week of October…instead of tomorrow

Always entertaining when people see the “back at -time-“ sign and then proceed to call the store nonstop No, I’m not opening early just for you, no you can’t trick into doing it by calling the store, no I’m not doing any unpaid work here K thx bye

almost time!!

Friends, we got a call to action 👇 We have the right to know when and how our creative works are used, especially when it comes to GenAi! This is why we need regulation like California’s Ai Copyright Transparency Act #AB-412 ! If you agree, especially if in CA, please sign & share this petition!

Keep in mind that the cuts to Medicaid don’t go into effect until late 2026 conveniently after the midterm elections. Do not be fooled. Vote these ghouls out. Show up and VOTE in the midterms.

Nothing has me spiraling into body dysmorphia quite like having to take videos or photos for my day job’s social posts I hate it

Just FYI to LA folks: If you see ICE in your community, call the LA Rapid Response Network Hotline at 1-888-624-4752 to report it.

🚨 Support Los Angeles immigrant communities 🚨 Please consider donating to one or all of the following orgs: Immigrant Defenders Law Center: give.immdef.org/donate LA Jail Support / Bail Fund: account.venmo.com/u/jailsuppor... Unión del Barrio: uniondelbarrio.org/main/support...

Doing my best not to let my emotions convince me to just say F it and leave my day job The last couple days have REALLY testing me But I keep telling myself “more hours in the summer means better paychecks…you got bills to pay b*tch” and I grin and bear it

As someone born & raised in CA, I grew up knowing that the majority of entertainment workers here are WORKING CLASS families. If you love animation, contact your local reps and help #KeepCaliforniaRolling ✊https://actionnetwork.org/letters/keep-california-rolling-reel-jobs-need-real-action-now

I just want to leave this ridiculous day job, still keep my friends from it, and draw at home all day while being paid for it… Is that really so much to ask?

I REALLY need my side gig with my online store to pick up I do not like the direction and choices the company I work for is going (like INSISTING on integrating AI into everything) and I want to leave that day job before the implosion happens

Not me making pancakes for dinner because I’m depressed, broke, and feel like a failure…

Oh so NOW they want our movie??? 😂 Do yourself a favor, buy it on Blu-Ray when it comes out in a week and OWN it. Support Ketchup Entertainment and their tireless work to help distribute our film, both in theaters and physically.

hey bungie, this sucks

I have a graphic novel coming out and you know what that means~ time for me to go through it page-by-page and think deeply about every single mistake I made (I’m just kidding… or am I)

Kilmar Abrego Garcia lived in Maryland with his wife and their three children, and has never been charged with any crime. The Department of Homeland Security issued him a work permit, and he joined a union, working full time as a sheet metal apprentice.

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

If you love your library, listen up…

Day TWO!! Come support me and other amazing artists at the 6th Annual Fangaea Con: Where Fandoms Join Forces for Fun! Today is the last day!! So head down to the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley Visit www.fangaea.us for tickets! #FangaeaCon #Fangaea #Fangaea2025 #Fandom #raynalenskicreations

Space boys forever 🥲 #jayvik #arcane

Hey San Diego! Come find me and all the awesome artists at the 6th Annual Fangaea Con: Where Fandoms Join Forces for Fun! Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13 at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley www.fangaea.us for tickets! #FangaeaCon #Fangaea #Fangaea2025 #Fandom #raynalenskicreations

“Men who have no art at all, nothing but wealth— they pit us one against the other, for their gain not ours. We sell ‘em our power. Why do we? If we went our own way together, we’d do better, maybe.” - Ursula K. Le Guin, “The Finder”, Tales from Earthsea

📚⚖️ Libraries need legal champions in the digital age. At @georgetownlaw.bsky.social iPIP Clinic, future lawyers are stepping up to defend access, equity & preservation. @lilabailey.bsky.social explains why that matters now more than ever: blog.archive.org/2025/04/05/d... #NationalLibraryWeek

I'll be one of the judges for this contest✨ Emerging writers and artists, get those applications in!

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, April 8th, 2025! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate. 👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈 More info at portfolioday.art 💛

here’s a curse word free version of “look it up” as requested by countless teachers and librarians 🥰😘

IT'S TIME! The Far-Fetched Animated Pilot Kickstarter has officially LAUNCHED! To kick things off, here's a first look at our fully animated series opening! Consider donating, spread the word, and help us bring this beast to life! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bur...

I’m an official librarian’s husband myself, and I definitely support this message. Read all you can, while you can! #NationalLibraryWeek #RightToReadDay #DrawnToFreedom #BookSky

Happy Ace Day! I designed these Space Ace stickers last year, but only successfully got them made recently 🚀 🖤🩶🤍💜

And so begins the 8 days straight at the Full-Time day job, while also in Con Crunch for Fangaea next week 🙃

If you're in need of an artist contract template that's suitable and customizable for a wide variety of work, check out this Ultimate Artist Contract template from @hireillo.com 2846be00fbf75e36288b423d67083d35.us-east-1.resend-links.com/CL0/https:%2...

Dianne Jackson mastered the art of turning illustrations into animation. She did it in her film The Snowman, in the Peter Rabbit series and more. Millions know Jackson's work, but few know about her. Our new issue tells the story of this great artist: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-unsung...

I just want to be home, with the cats, making art and crafting merch

And if you want to learn why these non-commercial, shared live recordings of the Dead have been key to the band’s enduring legacy, register for our May book talk for “Live Dead” by John Brackett. 🎟️ blog.archive.org/event/book-t...

Flash games, early social media, and forgotten sites. Amandari Karaca explores how the internet of her childhood vanished & how efforts like the Wayback Machine work to bring it back. Full video ➡️ youtu.be/9na8AMogfuQ #MemoryHole #Preservation #InternetArchive

From: Grimm's Fairy Tales - The Golden Bird (1987), dir. Toshio Hirata, Toei Doga/Madhouse

Been in a creative rut recently So I went back to some of my old art and I feel a bit more energized ❤️‍🩹 Some I want to redesign, some I think I’ll expand the BG and make a bigger piece Sometimes you have to retrace your steps to find your way again

Good news out of Colorado! A Federal judge orders Colorado district to return banned books to school libraries. Good work! www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...

I’m going to be tabling at Fangaea in San Diego next month, April 12-13!! love that it’s a more general pop culture con, since my special interests tend to be eclectic that way 😁 If you’re in the area that weekend drop by! Tickets are reasonably priced Fangaea.us

I started my Youtube channel back up again 👉👈 I have 2 live videos plus a 3rd that is unlisted but viewable publicly via my Patreon (see link in bio). www.youtube.com/@TeaTigerCafe

My brain literally cannot comprehend all of the bad stuff that just happened today so instead: scholastic book fair now has online wallets that you can use for your kiddos at the book fair- but also, you can donate to “share the fair” so others w/o can get books.

Nikihk (nikihk.ca) is an Indigenous (Cree) owned company in Saskatchewan that makes all kinds of cleaning products for kitchen and laundry, and also some body soaps. They are eco-friendly and Sobeys carries it or you can buy online. I can't imagine ANYTHING being more Canadian than this! 🇨🇦🇨🇦 ⬇️⬇️

Hey just a heads up to all iPad folks, once you upgrade to IpadOS 18.3.2 it WILL switch Apple Intelligence back on so you might wanna check that and switch it off again.

Save a local publication!! $15k for 15 Years! Boston Compass Newspaper 15 Year Anniversary Fundraiser - BCN wants to continue platforming local artists and writers! We need you to spread the word. Print is back. Let’s raise $15,000 for our 15th Anniversary special! crowdfundr.com/62WCB8?ref=l...