Will Steele

‘Chipping away at democracy’: authors fear outcome of US supreme court’s LGBTQ+ book ruling Some parents can now opt students out of LGBTQ+ book readings. The writers warn of increased book bans and bias

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A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI – even when they aren’t Generative AI is causing new and unusual problems for developers as players become more sensitive to the use of artificially generated ‘slop’ images

A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI – even when they aren’t www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

Meta wins AI copyright lawsuit as US judge rules against authors Writers accused Facebook owner of breach over using books without permission to train its AI system

Meta wins AI copyright lawsuit as US judge rules against authors www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Oh, does it feature Will Young's ancestors? A great ep of Who Do You Think You Are? this week, now on iPlayer.

Nick Brandt Nick Brandt's photographs focus on the impact of environmental destruction and climate breakdown, for both some of the most vulnerable people across the planet and for the animal and natural world. ...

Commonly confused and incorrectly credited all over Pinterest, this is actually by Nick Brandt. www.nickbrandt.com/essays/essay...

Happy publication day (for yesterday)! 🐕🐾

Hurst point lighthouse, Milford on Sea

Easter boat trip to Hurst Castle and Hurst Point Lighthouse.

Ha! Jimmy who? The $100m tv host. Presumably the ®️ brand has already been assigned to YouTube and the kids books and it's a foray into adult? Perhaps they should speak to Prime how it worked out for them. Let them enjoy their little jerk circle!

“There is this terrible misconception that disabled people just take, but actually by taking from us, you prevent us from being able to give – we want to be able to participate in life equally the same as anyone else, and that includes going to work.” Disability campaigner Tanni Gray-Thompson

Fan art poster for the movie Conclave by Will Steele. Multiple white umbrellas viewed from above on a rain-covered cobblestone courtyard, one umbrella is picked out in red, long shadows are cast to form a cross. Tagline reads - only one can succeed.

Finally got around to watching Conclave at the cinema. Wow, pure cinema, great performances, beautiful cinematography and so much better than Anora, well done Bafta, less said about the Oscars. Enjoyed it enough to make me want to knock together a bit of poster fan art.

Haha, the irony...

Draw Me a Controversy: On the Banning of Beloved Children’s Book Author Eric Carle Spend any time scanning a list of banned books and you’ll find some head-scratchers: picture books challenged for including seemingly gay characters in the background, or describing a difficult mom…

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I did a double take at that earlier too. What do they taste of?
Great talk today btw!

Helen Oxenbury: ‘Kids today don’t have enough quiet time. They’re exhausted’ The illustrator, best known for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, is getting her own exhibition - but she wishes they’d ditch the early stuff

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Ta-da! Victoria sponge, Cheese is white chocolate, jam for sauce, fondant tomatoes and basil.

Oh, that's a strange coincidence. A friend just did birthday cake in the style of a pizza for their kid at the weekend. I'll ask for a picture of it.

Flower Fairies - Cicely Mary Barker exhibition at the Watt's Gallery Artist Village.

Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond, book cover. Waterstone's March Book of the Month.

Meet Mo - the world's worst monster hunter! Jamie Hammond has created an amazing world in Grumpfort, great fun for any 7-11 year olds in your life.
@waterstones.bsky.social #jamiehammond #usborne

Hi Sophie, it's Daniel Prasad. Thanks! Wx

The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds

Can’t be repeated often enough

‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’
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Thanks Brian!

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Dora Carrington. Beyond Bloomsbury. Self portrait.

Dora Carrington (1893-1932) Pallant House Gallery Chichester

Cover for the IGI 2024 Illustration Annual

Illustrators Irelands very first Annual has just come out!!!

I’m delighted to be included among such incredible work from our members!! 🎨❤️🥰

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#illustratorsireland #irishillustration #irishartist

It's a vibe. You either had one in your year, or you were probably privately educated.

Letters to the North Pole by Annir Atkins and Fia Tobing - book cover on screen.

Was lovely to get into the Christmas spirit and to meet Annie Atkins and hear all about her process in creating Letters from the North Pole at St Bride's Library last night @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social

Cartoon illustration of a woman holding cash and a paper, imagining an artist with paintbrushes. Text reads, 'Have you ever hired a freelance illustrator? (human, no AI).' The post invites users to take a short anonymous survey to help illustrators find work, with a QR code and link to DebbieOhi.com.

To anyone who has hired a freelance illustrator: pls answer a 7-question multiple choice anon survey re: how you found them? hiring-illus.paperform.co

Researching for my #SCBWI wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will share aggregate results publicly.

Pls read next post in thread *before* filling out survey 👇🏼

Smug looking owl from Duolingo, happily announcing that I made 639 mistakes this year.

Thanks for that, Duo.