5 years ago today, my first video game was the first game to receive funding from the City of Tacoma Arts Commission. Today I’m in San Francisco at GDC, getting ready to meet the other members of the 2026 Pixelles Ensemble Cohort, of which I’m proud to be a part.
It’s good to stop and take stock. ❤️
Stack of business cards with magenta and baby blue pixel art character in center. No, Mine! Studios logo at top. “Yeetcosystem” logo at bottom. QR code for website above pixel art character. Website nominestudios.com on right hand side of card.
The studio’s sticker business cards arrived from @stickerninja.bsky.social today! These babies are coming with me to San Francisco for #GDC2026. Are you going, too? Let’s connect! — Suzanne
#Animation #IndieDev #Writer #Artist #Director
@yeetcosystem.bsky.social
@suzanneskaar.bsky.social
Back of tabby cat’s head blocking desk set up.
Tabby cat’s face, blocking laptop.
Tabby cat’s face really close to camera, still blocking desk set up.
Meet Vector. He is very insistent on helping with studio stuff.
While I have been given the go ahead to do some typing post surgery, Vector is still 25x my current lifting limit with my bad hand, and too wobbly/ “fluffy” to be picked up using only my good hand.
#StudioCat #GoodIntentions #Chaos
Per the 2026 #GDC State of the Industry report, “the proportion of women in games remains stuck at 24%, compared to 64% men, with 8% identifying as non-binary.”
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We need a Copyright Infringement lawyer, stat.
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My number 1 artistic goal for the year is to turn the central concept of this animation into a game prototype:
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I’m grateful that Team Yeetcosystem is on it, and that this rainy PNW weather makes huddling up at a desk way easier.
@yeetcosystem.bsky.social
My number 1 artistic goal for the year is to turn the central concept of this animation into a game prototype:
youtu.be/X5zPIw7WAvg?...
I’m grateful that Team Yeetcosystem is on it, and that this rainy PNW weather makes huddling up at a desk way easier.
@yeetcosystem.bsky.social
Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
New blog post!
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#art #artist #IndieArt #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #community #humor #Tacoma #StudioUpdates
Text: And now, Axi the Accessibility Axlotl! (Shhh… Axi is recharging. You probably should, too.) Image: Illustration. Sleeping pink Axlotl curled up in a green chair still holding onto their ax. Pink No, Mine! Studios logo in bottom right hand corner.
This has been another #accessibility #PSA from @nominestudios!
Don’t burn out!
#AxiTheAccessibilityAxlotl #MascotsWeShouldntNeed
This is a whole mood! This is a meditation exercise I can definitely get on board with.
Senate Dems 👀 on you.
DO NOT FUND ICE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE.
New Axi the Accessibility Axlotl @axitheaxlotl.bsky.social post for the week!
#Tacoma #art #TacomaArtist #IndieStudio #AccessibilityMatters
We’re building something awesome this year!
Follow, like, and share with friends to help us get the word out about #Yeetcosystem!
#BehindTheScenes #Development #Dev #animation #IndieDev #yeet
Middle aged white lady carrying a blue poster board sign with the words SEE YOU AT NUREMBERG FUCKERS
Froze my ass off at the Iowa City anti-ICE rally, but it was worth it
Did I just seriously make a new account on Instagram and BlueSky for Axi The Accessibility Axlotl?
Yes, yes, I did.
@axitheaxlotl.bsky.social is also now on BlueSky! Bwah ha ha haaaaaa….
#accessibility #PSA #humor
If you’re still on Instagram, Axi now has their own account:
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I’m so excited to return to San Francisco and talk pixels with other devs this March!!!
[GIF: Original pink pixel characters sitting on train with the call letters “YEET” on the side. Scene from @yeetcosystem.bsky.social game (in development).
Art, animation, and photography by Suzanne Skaar.]
Shout out to the Yeetcosystem construction crew!
🔨🚧🏗️
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If you like supporting small indie teams making chaotic good fun, please like, follow, and share @yeetcosystem.bsky.social!
It’s a new message from Axi the Accessibility Axlotl, the mascot nobody asked for and that nobody should need (because the ADA passed in 1990 and companies and schools should understand how it works by now!!!)!
#ADA #Accessibility #AxiTheAccessibilityAxlotl
Happy New Year!
And now, Yeetcosystem LLC is an official business in Washington State, pending some last minute details. 🎉 #2026 #IndieDev #collaboration #IndieStudio #PNW
The above comic has been uploaded at full resolution and can be printed for free for use in classrooms or work spaces for the time being.
[This and other No, Mine! Studios work may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.]
It’s a new message from Axi the Accessibility Axlotl, the mascot nobody asked for and that nobody should need (because the ADA passed in 1990 and companies and schools should understand how it works by now!!!)!
#ADA #Accessibility #AxiTheAccessibilityAxlotl
If House Republicans want to “protect the innocence of children,” they should ban assault weapons — not healthcare.
Instead, they’re using the power of the federal government to bully trans kids in bathrooms, schools, and now doctors’ offices.
We are looking for a VFX Artist & a Sound Designer to join the team!
Apply here: job-boards.greenhouse.io/gravitywell
Heads up - We're off for winter break starting Monday, Dec 22. We’ll be back and refreshed to review applications after the New Year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
2nd ever Axi the Accessibility Axlotl post!
#accessibility #OfficeWork #humor #AxiTheAccessibilityAxlotl #axlotl #illustration #comic #commentary
The studio is on a short break through the end of the year. Thank you and talk soon!
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This weekend, No, Mine! Studios will be at the Tacoma Arts at the Armory. Come hang out with the cool artists — and me, too! 😁❤️🦖👾Suzanne
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