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Opinion | Don’t Use A.I. to Do This

"Some people say, 'I just use it to brainstorm ideas.' If you don’t know what to paint or compose or write, you’re in the wrong job. Art is the business of making up stuff — go make up some stuff." - by @colsonwhitehead.com

Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/o...

More on this: www.nasa.gov/missions/pro...

The cartoon, the comments in the thread, A+.

Fun at #FirstThursday -- thanks, @sadcoreandpancakes.bsky.social!

Mouthwords | everything changes Talk with your face.

“Your choice isn’t between risk and safety but different kinds of risk: choose well.”

I really needed to read @aworkinglibrary.com’s thoughts on finding our way out of workslop; maybe you needed to read them, too. everythingchanges.us/blog/mouthwo...

Thank you for these -- I enjoyed looking them all up, adjusting my TBR list as needed.

Working title I talk about my list of possible titles and why I'm not deleting it. The take away is that you deserve to take your work seriously.

I talk about my list of possible titles and why I'm not deleting it. The take away is that you deserve to take your work seriously.

my solo exhibition Memories, Maps, Reflections at ll Museo in the Italian Cultural Centre Vancouver BC opening April 16. Embroidered maps from over the decades Show runs April 16-May 24.

What I dig about collage is how there is room for everyone to have their own style.

What I especially love is when someone comes to one of my sessions, creates a collage for possibly the first time ever, and it's not even remotely similar to anyone else's.

It's the absolute best.

Lacy shapes in white, draped inside a windowpane.

A beautiful installation at www.paneficiogallery.com/paneficio-ga...: work by @carlynyandle.bsky.social.

Thanks for the heads-up, @valeriearntzen.bsky.social!

#Vancouver #LocalArtist

Fabulous, congrats!

How to cope with freezing rain.

Two abstract pieces by Liz Ruest (im/plausible, left, and dis/credited, right) hang on light blue walls, above a large rectangular plinth with two round ceramic pieces.

I’m thinking through what I want to tell you about the work I’ve got up at Lynn Hanson Gallery. Come by this Saturday afternoon to hear what I come up with. See you in the blue nook!

The gallery is at 312 S Washington, and open 11-4 Friday & Saturday. The reception is 2-4 Saturday.

Slow making in hyper times 'Stick to your knitting' is sage advice

Needling at our robot overlords

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Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

Abstract composition in pinks, oranges, and black, titled im/plausible.. Digital collage, 12 layers © 2025 Liz Ruest, from her Pretty/Angry series.

One more week until #FirstThursday in #Seattle. I’m reviewing all the layers, thought, and process that went into these new pieces, and looking forward to sharing them if you can stop by. Details: Thu, Mar 5, 5-8 pm at Lynn Hanson Gallery, 312 S Washington St, Seattle in #PioneerSquare.

New obsession just dropped

Hold Me, Noah Wyle | The Tyee The medical staff in ‘The Pitt’ heal us in dark times.

“You think you’re doing okay until the possibility of something different enters the picture. The contrast between what is and what could be is so great that it breaks your heart.” 🩺

Abstract composition in blues, pink, and brown, titled dis/credited. Digital collage, 12 layers © 2025 Liz Ruest, from her Pretty/Angry series.

Two weeks from now, I’m excited to be debuting some of my latest pieces at Lynn Hanson Gallery in Seattle. Three gallery artists (me, Eliza Brown, and Lynn Hanson) united by a calm colour palette in "Quiet Voices".

Join me? Details on my site — follow the link in my profile.

Apple wants me to update my tablet so I have to make full use of “Apple Intelligence”, which they brag, no, Threaten, is everywhere. Can anyone point me towards how to turn it off?

So good -- thank you!

Post a tree you photographed

Februllage day 10: oblivious. A month of daily collage prompts I am combining with original text. tiny, quick, and fun.
#collage #gelliprint #oblivious #februllage

embroidered landscape with fireweed and cottonwoods

Where's the Lake? Kluane Lake YT is receding due to many factors caused by climate warming. Pretty, but not normal. Many knock on effects to fish and wildlife....and people #embroidery #handembroidery #yukon #climatechange

Thank you geandy.bsky.social for pointing me to @deannaraybourn.bsky.social's delightful series, a wonderful escape these days.

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Having spent most of my life living in and exploring Wisconsin, this little painting calls to mind the southwestern part of the state.

Driftless, 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches, mixed media on canvas. Available.

#minnesotaartist
#mixedmediapainting
#abstractart

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hot soup

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Oh, so good, thank you! Working on what this means to me -- gonna let it sit & simmer a bit.

Intuitive Collage — Schack Art Center

Oh, hey, I’m offering a collage workshop in Everett (WA) in January. Last time I did this, someone called it “new aged twaddle” but then admitted it was quite accurate for them despite not wanting it to be. I don’t know if that’s a ringing endorsement or not but the discussion time is quite fun!