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Bex Ollerton

@schnumn

Eisner nominated comic artist from Manchester, UK 😽 Comics about ADHD and autism! Author of SENSORY: Life on the Spectrum ♾️ and Lavender Clouds ☁️ She/her ☁️ Rep'd by @mmmlysaght https://lavendercloudscomic.carrd.co/ www.schnumn.com

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While I'm going through applications, some other reasons why we don't accept people are:

1) No posts on your socials. We use socmed to tell if people are likely to be bigots in the server etc and if there's nothing on your profile, it's a risk we don't feel comfortable taking

2) pro generative AI

03.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
an image with some drawings of different stim toys and sensory items. There are ear defenders, chew toys, fidget cubes, socks, a pomodero timer, and more, all against a yellow background. There is text in the centre of the image that reads, "Autistic Creative Hub Discord Server OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS"

an image with some drawings of different stim toys and sensory items. There are ear defenders, chew toys, fidget cubes, socks, a pomodero timer, and more, all against a yellow background. There is text in the centre of the image that reads, "Autistic Creative Hub Discord Server OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS"

[2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW]

Our server is 5 years old and very active with over 1000 autistic members. We chat about interests, play games, make art etc, so if you're autistic and looking for community, come join the Autistic Creative Hub!

forms.gle/7Y1X4MKaPwKQ...

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 181 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4

can vouch that this server is so cool and welcoming and a nice place to hang out in!!!

02.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not on there myself but for autistics, pop on over.

Bex is doing a wonderful thing there.

Just like anybody else, autistics matter.

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02.03.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Adam, I really appreciate it!!

02.03.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We're going to start going through applications tomorrow and hopefully get through them all in the next few days! We'll be sending invites out via email so keep an eye on your junk folder as well as your inbox just in case!

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You MUST be autistic to join this server. Self-diagnosis is valid. If you're on the fence or unsure, please do not join until you are sure. This server is for people who Are autistic; not for people to figure out whether they're autistic. Please respect this.

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

RULES:
This is a leftist server. If you support Trump, you are not welcome.
You must be 18+ (it's just easier to communicate when everyone is an adult).
The server has a creative focus but you don't have to be creative to join and hang out.

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

FAQ: Is it ok if I'm not very active?

Yes! Lurkers are welcome and there is no minmum engagement requirement. The space is there for when you want to use it

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

FAQ: I applied and never heard back

This can happen for a few reasons but it usually comes down to either:

1) You didn't type your email in correctly
2) You didn't type your socials properly so we couldn't vet you
3) The email went to junk
4) You weren't approved because of bigotry on your socials

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Every April, we run the Autistic Creative Festival in the server, we have a bunch of different events planned for everyone to take part in so if that interests you, please fill out an application!

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
an image with some drawings of different stim toys and sensory items. There are ear defenders, chew toys, fidget cubes, socks, a pomodero timer, and more, all against a yellow background. There is text in the centre of the image that reads, "Autistic Creative Hub Discord Server OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS"

an image with some drawings of different stim toys and sensory items. There are ear defenders, chew toys, fidget cubes, socks, a pomodero timer, and more, all against a yellow background. There is text in the centre of the image that reads, "Autistic Creative Hub Discord Server OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS"

[2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW]

Our server is 5 years old and very active with over 1000 autistic members. We chat about interests, play games, make art etc, so if you're autistic and looking for community, come join the Autistic Creative Hub!

forms.gle/7Y1X4MKaPwKQ...

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 181 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
Digital comic done in black and white with textured greys. Narration reads "First time fishing" with Jey, a nonbinary person with big square glasses and short cropped hair wearing a t-shirt. They're reeling back with a fishing rod over a lake.  They throw the line and it goes "BOING!" on the end of the rod. The lure doesn't go anywhere.  Jey notices this and goes "Oh..." disappointedly as they watch the line just slowly sink down from the top of the rod towards the water.  The lure "plops" into the water, where unbeknownst to Jey a fish lurks.  Jey exclaims "I GOT ONE?!" as they pull the fish out of the water.

Digital comic done in black and white with textured greys. Narration reads "First time fishing" with Jey, a nonbinary person with big square glasses and short cropped hair wearing a t-shirt. They're reeling back with a fishing rod over a lake. They throw the line and it goes "BOING!" on the end of the rod. The lure doesn't go anywhere. Jey notices this and goes "Oh..." disappointedly as they watch the line just slowly sink down from the top of the rod towards the water. The lure "plops" into the water, where unbeknownst to Jey a fish lurks. Jey exclaims "I GOT ONE?!" as they pull the fish out of the water.

My good friend @thesandlord.bsky.social taught me how to fish this summer and this was my first time throwing a line out! It was very exciting, even if the line didn't actually go anywhere.

I got the hang of throwing the line eventually.
#Comic #Art #Fishing #Autobio

02.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 358 πŸ” 320 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 10
three fluffy orange pomeranians that progressively get bigger and more fluffy

three fluffy orange pomeranians that progressively get bigger and more fluffy

this is the only thing I will accept for the pombon evolutions

27.02.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 4416 πŸ” 1343 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 15

ah yesss we had the same thought hahaha I want them to get bigger and dumber

27.02.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same, and I hope they keep them on four legs pleeeeease

27.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
three fluffy orange pomeranians that progressively get bigger and more fluffy

three fluffy orange pomeranians that progressively get bigger and more fluffy

this is the only thing I will accept for the pombon evolutions

27.02.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 4416 πŸ” 1343 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 15

YEAHHHHH WOOOOOOO!!!!

26.02.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
ACH Doodle #500: Bex's comic-sona, in an outfit featured in her Lavender Clouds comic series. The background also references Lavender Clouds. Her left fist is raised in a determined manner.

ACH Doodle #500: Bex's comic-sona, in an outfit featured in her Lavender Clouds comic series. The background also references Lavender Clouds. Her left fist is raised in a determined manner.

The final ACH Doodle!✨
@schnumn.bsky.social's comic-sona!
#art #illustration #fanart

26.02.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A silly 4 panel comic.
Panel 1: Bex is stood next to a container of moisturiser which has fallen upside down on the floor.
Panel 2: she thinks to herself: I don't want to pick it up. But if I don't, all the moisturiser will gather at the lid and it'll be really inconvenient later.
Panel 3: she kicks the container and it flips over.
Panel 4: the moisturiser is the right way up but still on the floor. Life is about compromise.

A silly 4 panel comic. Panel 1: Bex is stood next to a container of moisturiser which has fallen upside down on the floor. Panel 2: she thinks to herself: I don't want to pick it up. But if I don't, all the moisturiser will gather at the lid and it'll be really inconvenient later. Panel 3: she kicks the container and it flips over. Panel 4: the moisturiser is the right way up but still on the floor. Life is about compromise.

Life is about compromise πŸ₯±

26.02.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 417 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A silly 4 panel comic.
Panel 1: Bex is stood next to a container of moisturiser which has fallen upside down on the floor.
Panel 2: she thinks to herself: I don't want to pick it up. But if I don't, all the moisturiser will gather at the lid and it'll be really inconvenient later.
Panel 3: she kicks the container and it flips over.
Panel 4: the moisturiser is the right way up but still on the floor. Life is about compromise.

A silly 4 panel comic. Panel 1: Bex is stood next to a container of moisturiser which has fallen upside down on the floor. Panel 2: she thinks to herself: I don't want to pick it up. But if I don't, all the moisturiser will gather at the lid and it'll be really inconvenient later. Panel 3: she kicks the container and it flips over. Panel 4: the moisturiser is the right way up but still on the floor. Life is about compromise.

Life is about compromise πŸ₯±

26.02.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 417 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

these are soooo good

18.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Quindrie Comic Fund will open for submissions in May! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to Β£1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details and sign up to be notified when submissions open here: quindriepress.com/fund πŸ‰

18.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 99 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
A two panel comic. In the first panel, Bex is talking to her neurodivergent friends. As she yaps away, the text reads: wow I'm literally so good at talking to people. Autism who? Social anxiety whomst? I'm so fun and everyone likes me! In the second panel, Bex is stressed out while attempting to talk to a stranger. She says, "wow that's so cool! Omg that's really cool! Cool! That's cool!" While thinking, "oh my fucking God help help help stop saying cool! I'm so boring! I can't believe how terrible I am at this!"

A two panel comic. In the first panel, Bex is talking to her neurodivergent friends. As she yaps away, the text reads: wow I'm literally so good at talking to people. Autism who? Social anxiety whomst? I'm so fun and everyone likes me! In the second panel, Bex is stressed out while attempting to talk to a stranger. She says, "wow that's so cool! Omg that's really cool! Cool! That's cool!" While thinking, "oh my fucking God help help help stop saying cool! I'm so boring! I can't believe how terrible I am at this!"

Turns out I'm still autistic after all /j

16.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 1477 πŸ” 344 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 8

I think part of my problem is that I have this bad habit of not wanting to take up space in a conversion. I've survived by asking questions and not talking too much about myself, mostly bc I think the other person won't be interested, which I think makes me quite boring!!!

16.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A two panel comic. In the first panel, Bex is talking to her neurodivergent friends. As she yaps away, the text reads: wow I'm literally so good at talking to people. Autism who? Social anxiety whomst? I'm so fun and everyone likes me! In the second panel, Bex is stressed out while attempting to talk to a stranger. She says, "wow that's so cool! Omg that's really cool! Cool! That's cool!" While thinking, "oh my fucking God help help help stop saying cool! I'm so boring! I can't believe how terrible I am at this!"

A two panel comic. In the first panel, Bex is talking to her neurodivergent friends. As she yaps away, the text reads: wow I'm literally so good at talking to people. Autism who? Social anxiety whomst? I'm so fun and everyone likes me! In the second panel, Bex is stressed out while attempting to talk to a stranger. She says, "wow that's so cool! Omg that's really cool! Cool! That's cool!" While thinking, "oh my fucking God help help help stop saying cool! I'm so boring! I can't believe how terrible I am at this!"

Turns out I'm still autistic after all /j

16.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 1477 πŸ” 344 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 8
An illustration of my OCs, Melody and Zachary cuddling in a messy bed. He is shirtless and asleep, she clings to him with open eyes, deep in thought. Petals are scattered around them, concentrated art his chest. There is a knife in the open drawer of the bedside table.

An illustration of my OCs, Melody and Zachary cuddling in a messy bed. He is shirtless and asleep, she clings to him with open eyes, deep in thought. Petals are scattered around them, concentrated art his chest. There is a knife in the open drawer of the bedside table.

Happy Valentines πŸ”ͺ

14.02.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of my OCs, Melody and Zachary cuddling in a messy bed. He is shirtless and asleep, she clings to him with open eyes, deep in thought. Petals are scattered around them, concentrated art his chest. There is a knife in the open drawer of the bedside table.

An illustration of my OCs, Melody and Zachary cuddling in a messy bed. He is shirtless and asleep, she clings to him with open eyes, deep in thought. Petals are scattered around them, concentrated art his chest. There is a knife in the open drawer of the bedside table.

Happy Valentines πŸ”ͺ

14.02.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0