Maddy Ob Art

Your efforts are so so appreciated and worthwhile!

Even though it’s hard to put the experience into words, and it absolutely doesn’t sound silly! Because it truly does set your brushes apart.

This makes so much sense to me because I was blown away by the feel of your oil brushes when I started using them!

I had no idea how to explain it but it was so different to any other brushes I’d ever used.

Two panel cartoon. The first has a sad person holding a sign saying genocide is bad. The second panel has two angry people holding signs. The first says: it’s not real if we say it’s not real. The Second says: how dare you say ‘genocide is bad’

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Two panel cartoon. The first has a sad person holding a sign saying genocide is bad. The second panel has two angry people holding signs. The first says what genocide? The Second says genocide is terrible. With an Asterix addition “except this one. We like this one.”

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Two panel cartoon. The first has a sad person holding a sign saying genocide is bad. The second panel has two angry people holding signs. The first says: saying ‘genocide is bad’ is bad. The Second says: saying ‘genocide is bad’ is the worst.

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I’ve been working on a little cartoon series on this exact topic.

It turns out even with daily irrefutable evidence, we can still have mass & institutional denial of reality.

And oppression of truth.

From our most trusted sources.

Thank you @davemilbo.bsky.social for this great article.

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Thank you!

Do you mind if I use these photos for artwork inspiration? Such beautiful arrangements

Anyone else stop at Gundagai on the drive between Sydney/Melbourne? 🙋🏻‍♀️

A cute old town with architecture that’s fun to capture!

#Gundagai #Procreate #ArchitectureArt #Uplift

Ooo enjoy!

Here’s my latest using Lisa Glanz’ gouache brushes with extra colour jitter.

Oh and Lisa includes great canvases with her brushes.

Timelapse video description: vibrant coloured digital gouache artwork of a row of 3 old style single story houses, each with an awning. The whole scene neon colours, with the three houses bright pink, two shades of green, and red and orange. The sky is bright blue and purple.

Anyone else stop at Gundagai on the drive between Sydney/Melbourne? 🙋🏻‍♀️

A cute old town with architecture that’s fun to capture!

#Gundagai #Procreate #ArchitectureArt #Uplift

For reals. Just so good!

Realistic Gouache Brushes for Procreate - Lisa Glanz A professional collection of realistic digital gouache brushes for Procreate designed to help you create Effortless Gouache art!

Fave gouache.

Especially when increasing colour jitter

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AquaReal - Realistic Watercolour Brushes For Procreate - Lisa Glanz Watercolour brushes for Procreate - paint gorgeous artwork with the easy-to-use AquaReal watercolor brushes, tutorials included!

Fave watercolour:

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And

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MaxPacks

My fave oil brushes

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Thank you!!

Here's a little Kookaburra I was commissioned to draw, never get tired of them!
#drawing #bird #birdart #wildlife #pencilart

I’ve finally remembered to share more of my cricket art on my insta account.

So if you like cricket art (and more) popping up in your feed (if the algorithm allows lol), feel free to go give me a follow over there too!

@ maddyobart

#Cricket #CricketSky #Ashes 🏏

Thank you!

(Not that it’s acceptable for the Gov to just completely ignore reality.)

But it doesn’t explain why the media have gone awol.

So I’d like to do what I can to visually bring this issue to the fore, and in turn help pressure both the government & media to pay attention & do something

It’s honestly shocking how little coverage this drought is getting.

Even though it’s obvious even in Melbourne how little rain we’ve had all summer!

I heard someone say the government isn’t wanting to acknowledge there’s a drought because then they’d have to provide assistance.

Sadly makes sense

I’m an artist wanting to raise awareness of the current drought in Vic & SA.

I have 2 qns:

1. Are there any charities supporting these farms/communities I can direct people to?

2. Are any farmers willing to send me some photos I can use as references for my artwork? I’d love to show real places

Like a pig in mud or a dog with bubbles to catch.

Follow our Issue 15 prose and art contributors:

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Mixed media photograph and digital painting of headshot of women with long dark hair, eyes closed and strap top. There’s a green vine wrapped around her eyes and neck/hair. In the background is abstract dark green bush. Caption: M.E. is being trapped in your body. Everything you do can make you sicker.

Photo in black & white of a woman sitting in bed with doona over her bent knees. She has long hair, and is looking at the camera with a serious expression on her face. Most of the room is dark, with her face & part of the wall to her left lit up by leaf speckled light filtering into her room through the window behind the camera. Beside the bed is a shadowed bedside table with lamp and drink bottle on top. A door is partially visible. Caption: M.E. is being bedbound or housebound for the 25%. Some have not seen the sun in decades.

Blurred double vision image of woman standing in front of a large gum tree. The angle is looking slightly upward with just the shoulders and head visible as well as the top of the tree behind the sky is blue and cloudy. Caption: M.E. is underfunded. Under researched. Under diagnosed. Under treated. Under supported. Misunderstood. Neglected. Dismissed. Harmed.

Digital drawing of a hand holding a phone, with a simple drawing of the earth on the screen. The background is black. Caption: M.E. is experiencing the world through a screen. For many, their only portal to community, connection, knowledge & advocacy.

Today is #MEAwarenessDay.

Here’s a tiny glimpse into life with this debilitating disease.

#MECFS #MissingMillions #MECFSis #MEAwarenessMonth

Me: has a strong desire to embroider cool designs on some of my clothing.

Also me: has finger pain that makes needlework a terrible idea.

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#pwME #ChronicIllness #Embroidery #Disability

ID: digital artwork of pink flowers and green leaves on a navy background with lighter green stripes. The shapes are simple, with speckled texture over the work.

When you’re clearly longing for spring, even though it’s still autumn 😅

#BloomScrolling #Illustration #Art #Procreate #OnlyBeautifulThings #pwME

Ooooo this is so cool!! And giving me ideas for other sport patterns…

Wishbone Words is OPEN FOR SUBS for one more month (until May 31)!

Are you a #ChronicallyIll, #Disabled, or #Neurodivergent #Writer, #Author, or #Artist?

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