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Kathryn Hemmann

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Reader of books and player of games. College professor and pokémon trainer. Writes about media and society. In love with monsters and magic. 🌿 https://digitalfantasydiary.com/ 🌿

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The Blue House

05.03.2025 04:32 👍 1796 🔁 366 💬 14 📌 0
an image promoting a substack article titled ‘25 medieva manuscripts you can look at online right now’

an image promoting a substack article titled ‘25 medieva manuscripts you can look at online right now’

i made a starter back of beautiful and unique manuscripts you can browse online! (with links) for anyone that wants a good way to spend an afternoon :)

open.substack.com/pub/weirdmed...

05.03.2026 03:52 👍 3140 🔁 1224 💬 27 📌 17
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Cartoon Saloon Reveals Trailer for ‘Kindred Spirits’ Feature Tomm Moore was at Cartoon Movie to tease his upcoming animated film about an Irish refugee and a Choctaw boy on a magical journey across 1840s America.

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the first teaser for Cartoon Saloon's 'Kindred Spirits,' the new animated feature in development from studio co-founder Tomm Moore ('The Secret of Kells,' 'Song of the Sea'). www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

04.03.2026 15:54 👍 598 🔁 277 💬 6 📌 39

"Artists peak at 30", "30 under 30", "by 30 you should" ridiculous. Arts industries capital craves young people to exploit and burn out. It doesn't want older artists thriving and guiding the young. It also doesn't want artists to exist. Stop letting cannibals tell you you only matter on a plate.

26.02.2026 06:40 👍 7381 🔁 3118 💬 29 📌 61
A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

🎉 Live on Kickstarter! 🎉

We've Always Been Here: A multicultural art book celebrating queerness throughout history, with illustrations from over 50 incredible artists! 🌈

Get the book and limited edition merch here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

#ZineSky #Zines #LGBTQ #LGBTQArt #QueerArt

03.03.2026 18:02 👍 442 🔁 362 💬 7 📌 43
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Today in the ARB: Soni Wadhwa reviews “Delay: A Comics Anthology”, edited by Charis Loke and Paolo Chikiamco, a collection from Southeast Asia asianreviewofbooks.com/delay-a-comi...

24.02.2026 00:16 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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📑 Read the full interview at differenceengine.sg/syncopation-...

Read “Syncopation" in "DELAY: A Comics Anthology", available now from differenceengine.sg/comics/delay...

13.02.2026 04:20 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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03.03.2026 12:07 👍 3157 🔁 843 💬 11 📌 1
El Paso NYT Book Review

El Paso NYT Book Review

the best book of 2026 imo

“The fine book she has written about her home is an important contribution to understanding a fascinating, complicated, vibrant, richly diverse city. It is also a reminder that, for most of us, to be an American is to be an immigrant.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/b...

01.03.2026 23:16 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0

just became aware of this--the regime wants to clear-cut massive chunks of Oregon's old growth forests in the name of timber production.

you have until March 23rd to comment.

i know we have endless fucking things to scream at politicians about--this is an important one too.

28.02.2026 18:41 👍 2665 🔁 2659 💬 40 📌 49

As many have already stated, I have NEVER taken (or need) 5-6 months to translate a single manga volume. Or even 2 months! The equivalent of a week or two, yes!

02.03.2026 14:15 👍 44 🔁 13 💬 0 📌 0

One of the few good human only translation companies gets bought out by company that uses slop.

01.03.2026 22:37 👍 214 🔁 129 💬 9 📌 4
The front cover of the 2007 Kodansha paperback edition of Yoko Ogawa's 2004 novel Burafuman no maisō (Brahman’s Funeral).

The front cover of the 2007 Kodansha paperback edition of Yoko Ogawa's 2004 novel Burafuman no maisō (Brahman’s Funeral).

Yoko Ogawa's 2004 novel Burafuman no maisō (Brahman’s Funeral) is about a forest creature of unknown species that the narrator cares for over the course of a summer. There’s plenty of sweetness in this story, but also a lot of gothic weirdness. #Japanesefiction 📚 japaneselit.net/2026/02/28/b...

02.03.2026 13:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Emii's #commissions are currently open, and they do fantastic work with characters, animals, and 2D animation. You can check out their post on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/p/DUQ8VxgCJT...

01.03.2026 16:52 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A digital painting of an OC named Ceres created by Emiisley (on Instagram + Bluesky). Ceres is a fair and beautiful woman in a seafoam blue dress with delicate ornamental armor. Her smile is knowing and proud.

A digital painting of an OC named Ceres created by Emiisley (on Instagram + Bluesky). Ceres is a fair and beautiful woman in a seafoam blue dress with delicate ornamental armor. Her smile is knowing and proud.

A portrait of my OC Ceres by the magical @emiisley.bsky.social, who was able to do justice to this beautiful but morally dubious queen ⚔️🌟 #fantasy #illustration

01.03.2026 16:52 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
正方形の画像です。
右下にイラストがあります、イラストには以下のような内容が描かれています。
上部に虹色の文字で「WOMEN'S MARCH TOKYO 2026」と書いてあります。
イラスト内には、「分断ではなく連帯をえらぶフェミニスト・マーチ」と描かれた横断幕が大きく中央に掲げられています。
ヘッドフォンをしている人、車椅子の人、眼鏡をかけている人、多様な肌の色の人、様々な服装の人が「TRANS RIGHTS=HUMAN RIGHTS」や「戦争反対、軍事化反対」、「家父長制をぶっ壊せ!」などのメッセージを掲げたプラカードを持ち、行進している様子が描かれています。

文字情報は以下です。
2026 3/8 sun
ウィメンズマーチ東京2026

10:00-11:30 オンライン集会を開催
Women’s March Tokyo YouTubeチャンネルにてオンライン配信
●リアルタイムでの日本語字幕あり
●後日配信あり
≪プログラム≫
開会挨拶
トークセッション ゲスト:柚木康子さん
賛同団体連帯スピーチ
マーチについての連絡

ウィメンズマーチ東京2026
17:30集合 18:00出発
集合場所:神宮通公園北側
渋谷駅B1出口より徒歩6分
原宿駅より徒歩13分

正方形の画像です。 右下にイラストがあります、イラストには以下のような内容が描かれています。 上部に虹色の文字で「WOMEN'S MARCH TOKYO 2026」と書いてあります。 イラスト内には、「分断ではなく連帯をえらぶフェミニスト・マーチ」と描かれた横断幕が大きく中央に掲げられています。 ヘッドフォンをしている人、車椅子の人、眼鏡をかけている人、多様な肌の色の人、様々な服装の人が「TRANS RIGHTS=HUMAN RIGHTS」や「戦争反対、軍事化反対」、「家父長制をぶっ壊せ!」などのメッセージを掲げたプラカードを持ち、行進している様子が描かれています。 文字情報は以下です。 2026 3/8 sun ウィメンズマーチ東京2026 10:00-11:30 オンライン集会を開催 Women’s March Tokyo YouTubeチャンネルにてオンライン配信 ●リアルタイムでの日本語字幕あり ●後日配信あり ≪プログラム≫ 開会挨拶 トークセッション ゲスト:柚木康子さん 賛同団体連帯スピーチ マーチについての連絡 ウィメンズマーチ東京2026 17:30集合 18:00出発 集合場所:神宮通公園北側 渋谷駅B1出口より徒歩6分 原宿駅より徒歩13分

📢2026年3月8日(日) 18:00からマーチスタート!
集合場所⇒神宮通公園北側(渋谷駅周辺)

#womensmarchtokyo2026
#ウィメンズマーチ東京
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2026
#国際女性デー

28.02.2026 11:06 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: 

YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. 

YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today.  

YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken “major operations” in Iran and has also said “U.S. lives might be lost.” 

YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately:  

- Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement
- Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House.
- Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. 

YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. 

YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]

A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today. YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken “major operations” in Iran and has also said “U.S. lives might be lost.” YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately: - Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement - Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House. - Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]

Do it now.

Yes, you can leave a message. Yes, call the DC offices.

Script here again.

28.02.2026 08:18 👍 715 🔁 651 💬 3 📌 21
2021 commission of a cat in a hoodie, shorts, boots and mask, preparing to throw a molotov cocktail out of frame. he stands atop a pile of garbage, bricks, newspapers, spraycans, traffic cones, bicycles, police gear, metal fencing, trashcan lids, fire extinguishers, a can of soup, and a shopping cart.

2021 commission of a cat in a hoodie, shorts, boots and mask, preparing to throw a molotov cocktail out of frame. he stands atop a pile of garbage, bricks, newspapers, spraycans, traffic cones, bicycles, police gear, metal fencing, trashcan lids, fire extinguishers, a can of soup, and a shopping cart.

portrait of cat with molotov (2021)

21.01.2026 14:46 👍 1714 🔁 463 💬 3 📌 7
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Happy 40th to Zelda!! (phone / desktop versions available on my ko-fi shop)

24.02.2026 14:12 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An illustration of the three newly revealed starter pokemon for Pokemon Winds and Waves. From left to right: the grass-type starter, Browt, sitting down and being a round borb; the fire-type starter, Pombon, being a very loud little gremlin; and the water-type starter, Gecqua, curiously looking at the other two. I’m so excited for this game!!

An illustration of the three newly revealed starter pokemon for Pokemon Winds and Waves. From left to right: the grass-type starter, Browt, sitting down and being a round borb; the fire-type starter, Pombon, being a very loud little gremlin; and the water-type starter, Gecqua, curiously looking at the other two. I’m so excited for this game!!

Winds and waves babies 🥺!! #pokemon #art

27.02.2026 18:30 👍 1623 🔁 686 💬 11 📌 1
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30 years ago the first Pokémon game was released.
I wanted to celebrate this special anniversary with an animation remembering my now broken gameboy colour and all the memories linked to it. ✨
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#pokemonart #pokemon #animation #art

27.02.2026 16:55 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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You know they would #art #ff7

28.01.2025 01:14 👍 288 🔁 153 💬 3 📌 0
commission examples of simple inks - both full pieces or just simple smaller designs.

commission examples of simple inks - both full pieces or just simple smaller designs.

commission examples of experimental art - it varies from detailed pieces to more abstract or symbolistic approach.

commission examples of experimental art - it varies from detailed pieces to more abstract or symbolistic approach.

commission examples of simple illustrations - smaller illustrations featuring one or two characters with background included and usually playing bigger role in the piece.

commission examples of simple illustrations - smaller illustrations featuring one or two characters with background included and usually playing bigger role in the piece.

commission examples of monster designs - ranges from one fullbody portraits to full character sheets and concept art.

commission examples of monster designs - ranges from one fullbody portraits to full character sheets and concept art.

Hello! 💀 Once again stuck in a limbo, waiting for a big NDA project, so I am opening 2 comm slots of following types so I can afford rent&fees next month.

♦️ simple ink/illustration
♦️ monster design
♦️ experimental

Any of these can be done on your budget!
Info + prices: tinyurl.com/soldatmortcm

26.02.2026 12:14 👍 57 🔁 41 💬 1 📌 2
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Secret Places of Pain - Unwinnable “My identity was so tied up in my work, and the work itself lacked confidence. It was confusing to be loved.”

My combo interview-review of Station to Station featuring @meredithgran.com is now up for non-subscribers:

25.02.2026 18:16 👍 57 🔁 26 💬 0 📌 1

What I love about Tumblr is that I never have to see my follower count. The Activity page is 100% optional and offscreen, as are all notifications. All I see is the good taste of my beloved mutuals and the work of 400+ artists who update once every few months or so. I can be cringe. I can be free

25.02.2026 22:49 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of my Pomeranian, Evie, joyfully frolicking in the snow of a small Philadelphia dog park.

A photo of my Pomeranian, Evie, joyfully frolicking in the snow of a small Philadelphia dog park.

Snow day!!

24.02.2026 11:52 👍 18 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A digital illustration of a baby boar standing next to two fallen acorns on a paved trail surrounded by fresh green summer grass.

A digital illustration of a baby boar standing next to two fallen acorns on a paved trail surrounded by fresh green summer grass.

立夏の団栗がり 🌿 #illustration

23.02.2026 22:02 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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I just received author copies of my book on Chongryon (Chosen Soren). KumHee and I went through many emotional ups and downs during our research. I cannot describe what the weight of a physical copy means to me (FYI: It's physically heavier than I expected). The official release date is 31 March.

23.02.2026 05:06 👍 55 🔁 20 💬 4 📌 2
Link from classic Legend of Zelda, standing at the ready with sword and shield, and a fairy at his side. The shadows of monsters loom close

Link from classic Legend of Zelda, standing at the ready with sword and shield, and a fairy at his side. The shadows of monsters loom close

Few minutes late, but happy 40th anniversary to the game of all time!!

#legendofzelda
#mystuff

22.02.2026 05:35 👍 18 🔁 11 💬 2 📌 0

Yes!! Thank you

22.02.2026 18:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0