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brendajay.bsky.social
Abstract artist working mainly in acrylics - https://www.brendajay.com/ Also like books (SF, crime, fantasy, horror), other people's art, photography, food, animals, some news, countryside, coasts
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Six years ago. The little poppy field that could. The likes of which I’m unlikely to see again. So grateful to have been in the right place at the right time 🫶🏻

にちぼつ #art #photo #photography #sunset #sky #EastCoastKin ©️skinskin

flowershop at night 16 #art #photo #photography #flowers #flowershop #flowercraft #EastCoastKin ©️skinskin

Powis Castle today. Lovely drive from where we're staying. Interesting history & beautiful grounds. Well worth a visit, particularly the collection from India etc. #Wales #PowisCastle

I never, ever want to hear again that women are too emotional to be leaders.

Can someone explain to me why, when 2 grown men are having a bust up, people (and quite a few are women) are referring to "the girls" and "handbags at dawn"? Aren't we past this yet?

I think what some people don't get is a LOT of artists and writers have spent more on their craft than they have earned back. At best, some break even, but it is a pretty small percentage that make a profit and a smaller number still who can earn a living wage at it... 1/2

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Portmeirion today. More understated than you might think! Excellent Eggs benedict bap, reasonably priced. Fabulous grounds & amazing beach with resident oyster catchers! #portmeirion #wales

Barmouth beach in Wales. Very blustery, but not raining 😄 #Barmouth #Wales

AS @mrjamesob.bsky.social is wont to say: this is not an opinion, it's just counting.

This is going to sound incredibly earnest and preachy but fuck it. Support creative people. Buy their stuff. Share it on here. Music, art, words, whatever. Things made by humans for humans.

The shopping streets of #Lagrasse Taken in #France in 2025 by #©SteveC #Photography #notAI “Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph." Andre Kertesz

To celebrate reaching 13,000 followers (thank you!!) I have a 13% off discount code on my website for the next two weeks (LUCKY13), so please have a look! www.sophiecarrphotography.com And here's a wonderful turquoise iceberg from the Fellsfjara beach at Jökulsárlón back in March 2014.

Saying "Oh the economy is bad" to justify using AI to generate art for a business is a stupid argument. If the biz needs paper and pens for the office, can they go to Office Max and steal supplies because they didn't budget for it? No! So why is it okay to steal from artists?

Fantastic ending to Baroness Kidron's speech in the House of Lords yesterday, which led to the government's defeat on AI & copyright. Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."

When referring to something that happened "the other day," I could mean anything from yesterday to 40 years ago

Good memories from the Senja fjords… Segla mountain captured from our 1 night camp there. #photography #landscape #nature #art #colors

A beam of light illuminates the cliffs at Birling Gap. 🇬🇧 📷

Rock from a cliff in North Cornwall. The geology in that area is awesome! #RockinTuesday #NorthCornwall #photography

Inspired by the stars, smoking hot, and ready to make waves, this dolphin, 'Delphinus', has the raku magic. What do you think? #sciart #pottery #space

Did you know I make mugs? Lots of them in fact! And you can even take one home! 🩸🖤✨ littleedenpottery.etsy.com #pottery #art #ceramics #bsnm #horror #handmade

I feel good buying from Vinted - second time round clothes good for the planet!

Sudden "Why didn't I do this before" moment. My wife and I run a printing business. We print on mugs (choice of 3), coasters and mousemats. We're far cheaper than Vista etc. and already white label for several artists. if you're interested [email protected] and we'll send over a list.

Good a.m., #5amwritersclub. Don't listen to the negative voice! #writing #art #Reading #BooksWorthReading

Not posted art recently, but been painting, hopefully put some up this week. Main thing for me, seeing a therapist (using my savings - not cheap!) does seem to be working. Issues based on fear - no need to go into it - bit I'm working on it. Less anxiety, need to be bolder! #artist #anxiety

In 2000, John Waters donated 372 pieces of his art collection to the Baltimore Museum of Art. They named a rotunda after him in their gallery. He requested an all-gender restroom be named for him instead. #BOTD

A new week is about to start and that means new art challenges! Here's your cheat sheet for April 21–27. Share away! #ArtChallenges #ArtChallenge #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings

🌱 Alnwick Garden has 329 Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in bloom. My poor phone camera doesn't do it justice.

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i have never resonated with something so strongly

Terminally ill people often worry about their beloved pets. The Cinnamon Trust has a card which confirms the charity will take them & foster them with animal lovers. It will even pay for vet treatment. I adore the work it does

A dandelion kissed by light nature's own stained glass window.

He tells her that the US is not the totality of the world, she refuses to understand and claims that it’s 15% of China’s trade. The way he delivers the next line is so sublime…

I see America has suddenly realised it was going to have to eat its own cheese.

The art industry is extra hard for traditional artists so: 🎉 Let’s do a traditional art #PortfolioDay share! 🎉 Link to your portfolio day post below and I’ll share a bunch today! Any traditional media is welcome (2D or 3D). 👉 Not a traditional artist? Please boost and help us out ✨

Tonight I have four books to tell you about. It could be 27, but I'll stick to four. Probably. Btw, you can buy pretty much any book you want from me. My website is adorable, but only lists a few books. I can get LOADS! so email me [email protected], or message me on here, if you like.

I'm feeling rather a lot today.

UK peeps, please can you help? I have several old old laptops that need wiping & disposing of. Who/where would you recommend? Some quite old so probably no use for reuse. Thank you 😊 #laptop #scrapcomputer

Berlin.