Sami Kelsh is a tired bear

@samikelsh.bsky.social

Traditional artist, writer, streamer, baker, youtube deep-dive video maker, respectful visitor to the enchanted forest. They or she. #art

http://linktr.ee/samikelsh

@samikelsh.bsky.social

On the 17th day of ‘Tober Art Prompt List No Pressure Roulette, the good people at #badtober2026 prompted me to ask: what about me? What I want? I spent a good amount of time thinking of how to answer, but then decided that what I want is for everyone to know how good my outfit was today.

#cuteart

Self-portrait of the artist, a pale, pink-faced person with long greyish brown hair. They are wearing a long dark blue dress with a burgundy cardigan, red petticoat, and a white top with embroidered strawberries poking out from the neckline of the dress. They are carrying a cup of coffee, and a leather bag and camera on their shoulder.
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it seems to shock the New Zealand government that Peter Jackson, Taika Waititi, and the Conchords etc all emerged from the same city in the same span, which coincidentally is when Wellington rent was dirt-cheap and there were heaps of empty industrial buildings around

violet allen@blipstress.bsky.social

People don't realize how necessary cheap rent is to the arts.

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They are saying theyre "serving both sides" by making ai optional (its opt out lmao). Screenshot of the only statement we got after a month. Fourthwall is supporting openai and chatgpt, whether you use their ai or not.

We’ve heard your concerns abou how Fourthwall uses AI, so we put our full policy in one place: fourthwall.com/ai-transparency The short version: * We never train AI on your art, designs, or shop data, and we don’t sell your data * AI tools never act on your shop without your approval * AI is always optional. You can turn it off in your account settings and your shop works exactly the same Our goal is to make running a shop easier for everyone who sells on Fourthwall. For some users, that means AI tools that take the busywork out of running a shop. For others, it means no AI at all. Keeping it optional is how we’re serving both groups. We know some of you would prefer zero tolerance, and we understand that, but this is where we’ve landed.
Reb@rebeckeronie.bsky.social

Reminding everyone that fourthwall has partnered with openai, and does not seem to care about the ethical ramifications of this. And also didnt email everyone about it, it was only revealed in a blogpost a month ago.

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Day 15 of my ‘Tober Art Prompt List No Pressure Roulette is the prompt Campfire from Calmtober, and Craig the Toad Wizard was a little overzealous in his Fireball casting when he just needed to warm his hot chocolate and toast his marshmallow, but I think he should be very proud.

#cuteart #toadart

Watercolour illustration of a toad wizard toasting a marshmallow over a campfire. There is a dense forest silhouetted behind him, and stars twinkling in the sky. Craig is a pale brownish green toad in deep blue tunic with matching hat and a warm purple cloak. He has toady freckles that are very cute.
@samikelsh.bsky.social

i know this, and i would never think you'd do it on purpose! likewise, if i ever do, i want to know so i can delete ❤️ the post that inspired this was one that the acquaintance had specifically prompted for themselves. not cool. bummed me out.

@samikelsh.bsky.social

Day 15 of my ‘Tober Art Prompt List No Pressure Roulette is the prompt Campfire from Calmtober, and Craig the Toad Wizard was a little overzealous in his Fireball casting when he just needed to warm his hot chocolate and toast his marshmallow, but I think he should be very proud.

#cuteart #toadart

Watercolour illustration of a toad wizard toasting a marshmallow over a campfire. There is a dense forest silhouetted behind him, and stars twinkling in the sky. Craig is a pale brownish green toad in deep blue tunic with matching hat and a warm purple cloak. He has toady freckles that are very cute.
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