#skillshare project

[alessandra-estrella]

Piece done for this Skillshare class by Iva Mikles (Art Side of Life) to make stylized, simple characters in various positions with Procreate, then placing them in the windows of the building template she made!

Of course, I ended up doing Buffy characters lol I plan on making my own building when I have time. The video is a collection of short timelapses of me making the characters.

-My Instagram

[feliciore]

[lohstandfound]

i think acting in a show again would fix me

[unanimoustwins]

qsmp as an anology for us colonialism and the spread of capitalism and corporal punishment

[ashesbijoux]

Title: character illustration: drawing faces, figures and clothing

Skillshare class link:

https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/character-illustration-drawing-faces-figures-and-clothing/1906734506

Instructor: Gabriel Picolo

Experience:

This class was a good revisit to basic life drawing and character design. It took me several small seasions to complete this class. I used 8 of my sketchbook pages. The instructor is a skilled artist but it was very difficult for me to work with the camera views he had. That being said I do recommend this class to anyone getting started or looking for a simple refresher.I really like that he covers all the bases from start to finish. Here you can see my warm ups, figure drawings, character concepts, emotion and expressions. Then of my final project. I am happy with the process I got to experience and the end result.

[anarchopuppy]

FESTIVALS OF RESISTANCE: ORGANIZE TO OPPOSE TRUMP

January 11

Chicago, Illinois: A training about fighting deportations, as part of the week-long “Regroup and Strategize” series.

Sacramento, California: “Call to Action” conference and gathering, featuring a “day of skillshares and trainings” along with workshops, panels, and a keynote presentation from anarchist author Dean Spade. You can find more information and a full schedule here.

January 18

Atlanta, Georgia: A mass mobilization and day of resistance on the two-year anniversary of the murder of Tortuguita.

Brooklyn, New York: A community gathering including workshops.

Carbondale, Ilinois: A community event, currently in the planning stages.

Cleveland, Ohio: 3 pm Coventry Peace Park, 5 pm Rhizome House

Dayton, Ohio: 5 pm, Union Hall, 313 South Jefferson; a community discussion followed by music

Durham, North Carolina: The Triangle Festival of Resistance, a weekend-long festival focused on community defense, resilience, and liberation. For updates and information about how to contribute, consult Triangle Radical Events.

Gary, Indiana: A demonstration against mass deportations.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 6 pm at Nice Hair, with workshops on trans defense, migrant defense, self-defense, and movement defense

Minneapolis, Minnesota: A screening of Fell in Love with Fire with letter writing to prisoners and a discussion about the next phase of struggle at the Seward Cafê at 6:30 pm.

Portland, Oregon: A gathering in a COVID-safer, sober space. Families with and without children are welcome to attend. Food will be provided. You can also find updates about event organizing in Portland here.

Providence, Rhode Island: 3 pm - 9+ pm, AS220

Oakland, California: A march to a community assembly, departing from Wilma Chan park next to the Lake Merritt BART at 1 pm.

Olympia, Washington: The People’s March, 12 pm, departing from Heritage Park; followed by the Festival of Resistance.

Phoenix, Arizona: 3-8 pm, Margaret T. Hance Park, featuring a Really Really Free Market, food, literature tables, and a number of educational workshops

Richmond, Virginia: A community assembly involving panel discussions, workshops, and food, followed by a benefit concert.

Events are also being organized in Salt Lake City, Utah and elsewhere.

January 19

Chapel Hill, NC: The second day of the Triangle Festival of Resistance.

January 20

Indianapolis, Indiana: A Mutual Aid Convergence at Ujamaa Community Bookstore.

January 21

Arcata, California: A march departing from Arcata Plaza at noon—against Donald Trump, in solidarity with Palestine, and in memory of Tortuguita.

January 25

Tampa Bay, Florida: A community gathering and organizing fair for “politics beyond the ballot box.” “Organize with your community to fight for transformative change! Connect with a local project from anti-capitalist orgs, labor and tenant unions, mutual aid orgs, and more!”

Click here for the call to action and most up-to-date list

[mossybee-exe]

Solarpunk Worldbuilding 2 - Mesh Intranet

*Artwork by @bird_wells214 as reference*

*Unknown artist*

As mentioned in the previous post, there is still internet in this world but it's different now. No longer is it doom scrolling that's filled with politics, drama, influences, and more. Now, it's the intranet.

The internet exists, but it's localized. Instead of one global net, each town has ther own unique mesh intranet. Communities share and upload stories, tech guides, magazines, songs, ans documentaries - all accessible for free.

"Influencers" exist in a way, but it's different now (more on that in another post).

While every Data Slate has a journal and map built in, there's a collection of unique "apps" that people can get and use.

This includes but not limited to:

Mood Gardens - Like a mood tracker in a sense. A gentle, visual space where users "plant" their feelings like seeds. You can select a mood (calm, angry, happy, sad, etc) and pair it with a sound, color, or image. Others can visit your little digital garden and leave small acts of care - Like a kind comment shaped like a dew drop, or a song in the shape of a mushroom. Mood Gardens bloom or wilt based on how the person feels over time, creating a space of quiet emotional check-ins and empathy.

Story Weave - A collaborative story writing and memory keeping project. Residents can start a thread with a piece of story - fiction or nonfiction, fantasy or memoir - and others can respond with artwork, voice recordings, music or the next part of the tale. It's part art gallery, part campfire circle, and part community archive.

Masked Mosaic - An anonymous space where users can share secrets, confessions, or thoughts they're not ready to attach a name to yet. Every post appears as a piece of Mosaic art with changing colors and patterns based on tone. It's moderated with care and compassion by community - appointed listeners rather than traditional mods.

Patchwork Trades - Kind of like Facebook Marketplace. A beautifully, digital barter board shaped like a quilt. Instead of listings and posts, every item or service offered appears as a patch. You might hover over or click a patch and find "hand-drawn pronoun pins" or "will watch your cat and water your plants." When Trades happen, a thread is digitally stitched between the two patches, showing the connections growing.

BuzzHive - A social update board styled like a honeycomb. You can share what you're up to - "Baking sweet potato rolls!" "Making rain charms today." "Feeling soft + sleepy." - but instead of likes and comments, others can send reactions like tiny bees: "hum of support" "sunbeam hug" "sprout of joy" or "quiet sit with you."

GroveTube - This is where people post tutorial videos - like how to bind books with wild-grass thread, build a bee-sade lantern, or compost using only forest scraps. It also includes soft-spoken vlogs, musical performances from tree balconies, and messages from traveling members. There's no algorithm, just categories like "soothing" "skillshare" "storytelling" or "random joy."

Rest Mode/Gentle Logout - Instead of pushing for endless engagement, the intranet encourages resting offline. If someone logs out for a few days or weeks, their profile softly fades to dusk colors, with a message like, "[User] is in rest-mode. Send soft love." Others can leave soft tokens or small notes that don't alert the person until they log back in.

The Vault of Remembering - A quiet, encrypted memorial place for those who have passed on. It contains memories, audio clips, digital letters, and little symbols like wind chimes or falling stars that friends and family can leave behind. It's updated during community Remembrance days with candles lit both physically and digitally.

The ideas are free to use for whatever you want or use for inspiration! All I ask is that you CREDIT ME! And feel free to send me an ask on more details to this lovely world :)

[emiplayzmc]

'Like a Moth to a Flame'

YIPPEE, new artwork! This was drawn as a project during a Skillshare class, featuring my moth character, Benjamin, chasing one of the Will-o-the-Wisps of their dreams.

Raghhh Benjamin, my tragic presagillo character, my beloved, nobody could ever make me dislike you :3 Actually this is probably one of my better works as far as lighting and focal points goes!!

[embodiedfutures]

Virtual Fibercrafts Skillshare THIS SATURDAY!

From our Climate Action Youth Advocate and General Volunteers:

BFP’s first Skillshare will be on Saturday 1/27 at 7:00 pm EST! Stop by if you want to learn how to make warm clothing to donate to your local community!

Here are the supplies you will need: Fibercrafts require very little to get started. For crocheting, you will need yarn (in this demonstration we will be using #4 worsted weight yarn, but other weights can be used, you just have to adjust the gauge), and a crochet hook (we will be demonstrating on a H/8 or 5 mm hook. Others will work, and if using yarn of a different size, be sure to check the standard gauges for your yarn).

For sewing, you will need fabric that is stiff enough to work with (fleece, flannel, and cotton will work,) sewing needles, some sewing pins, and thread.

A note on materials: cotton yarn is best for beginners as it is stiffer, harder to break, and doesn’t fray as easily, while aluminum hooks are best for beginners as they withstand pressure. Dollar stores and Walmart sell sewing kits cheaply, which are acceptable for beginner projects. You may have to buy extra thread, or pins separately. Nylon and polyester threads tend to be the easiest to work with. Some beginners also prefer double-sided sewing tape in place of pins.

[alessandra-estrella]

Piece done for this Skillshare class by Iva Mikles (Art side of Life) to make a stylized simple character, then make a pattern in another file to put on her clothes.

ngl, I was thinking of Eliza Dushku (specifically as Faith from Buffy) for this one.

-My Instagram

[painterofhorizons]

Yo, end of year, time for a chaotic thoughts thing?!

Ugh. 2024 almost over.

First of all, I will try to follow that post that says "strive to be the couch between the years". I will try to not stress these specific days.

Easier said than done.

Remember how I said I would not stress about my work future before 2025? Fuck shit, 2025 is almost there. (Technically I didn't say I would start stressing Jan 1st, so I don't need to do it right away. But you get the sentiment.) My current job ends Feb 2026, and since 99% I will not quit early because I AM the project and it won't get finished if I quit, it doesn't make sense looking for job, like, right away. But since I might drop out of my current field after this job ends (academia and laws and academic circumstances, let's not start talking about the WissZeitVG), and might have to do something completely different after current job, what the fuck am I supposed to do? So yeah, stressful.

Then, lets not think about how early in January this current year I was full of ideas what I was gonna do this year, and then blink of an eye and it's Dec 26th and have I done any of the things? Nooooope.

Which leads me to the matter of why. I think my biggest issue was I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do (like, "attend more cultural things") but I didn't turn that vague idea into actual plans.

Which leads me to "why do I never do real plans", to what the answer probably is: I fear failure. Making plans feels like I set myself up for failure, because I won't stick with the plans anyways. So, why bother. Why making workout goals if I drop them anyways 15% in. Same for art. Lets not talk about things like writing a PhD thesis. And so on.

(And let's not fool us: I should probably just *really* get an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. It cannot make my life worse. I'm always hesitant bringing that up because I don't want to look like I'm looking for excuses, but... It might be I'm not a complete failure for no reason, but for some stupid invisible disability. I'm trying really hard, you know?)

So yeah, I will try to make, like, real plans next year, and try to stick with them. Like, Tuesdays afternoon is for an art class on skillshare or something. I was starting to get some weekly routine-ish things established this year and it hasn't failed completely, so maybe I can do that?

Also, I want to try to do less of the all-or-nothing thinking. Like, so I did not stick with my workout routine I was hoping to build. But I still went to the gym more times than ever before. And did more stuff to tackle health issues at home, and I think that works. And I did not attend as many cultural things that I wanted, but I went to the local art hall and got myself a yearly membership and I still have a couple of months left to use it. And I started going to the local history museum just for fun more often. So I did not fail my vague ideas completely. All-or-nothing thinking gets me to drop vague ideas completely. I don't wanna do that.

Also, do less comparing myself to others, because that only harms, like, everyone. We're all on different paths, with different circumstances.

I'm trying really hard. And change of years is nothing else but some artificial point in time we usually stress too much about, but in the end it is just one day following another, like everyday.

So the whole "looking back" at one year and giving it a lable of "check" or "fail" and looking at the next year and making big plans is stupid, after all.

But I will try to be less vague and make more actionabl plans and then hopefully a few more will turn into reality.

[heartmush]

hihi ! i wanted to ask if you're a self-taught artist or if you went to art school to get where you are right now? ^_^

hi! the short answer is "technically no", as i've gone to art school.

my longer answer is the following:

i have complicated thoughts about the term "self-taught". it's difficult to know where to draw the line, so to speak.

for example, if i take an online course (say, a class101 course, or skillshare), does that still "count" as being self taught? does taking AP art count? or a public watercolor class, or even following a tutorial, whether online or those "how to draw manga" books (debatable but that's the point of this being complicated, I think).

what about if you went to art school, and learned very little from the staff? most of my teachers assigned projects, but it was up to us to develop the skills necessary to carry it out. they would not teach us how to draw, but rather simply gave us guidelines on the project (i.e, it has to be a three page comic, or a work based on a news article). i've also encountered plenty of teachers that have done... the opposite of teaching.

basically, a lot of my time in art school was spent teaching myself the necessary components to fulfill the requirements set for me. i don't know if that still counts as "self-taught", even though i was the only one working.

i do think i've benefitted from some teacher's knowledge and the opportunities afforded to me (access to supplies/printing machines, etc.), so i'm not saying i'm entirely self taught or that art school isn't "worth it" (that's an entire other discussion that i don't care to get into), but i also know i've spent a LOT of my time teaching myself too, during university but especially growing up, when my family was against my wanting to be an artist in the first place.

to summarize, i think everyone is self-taught to some degree, and the idea of "self-taught" and suddenly not being self taught because you went to art school is an arbitrary way to categorize people.

[clovers-spin]

[ID: A watercolor painting of strawberries on the vine]

My interpretation of a skillshare class project

[titpandafog]

Turn Your Photos into a Steady Income Stream

In today’s digital world, a picture is worth far more than a thousand words — it can be worth real, steady income. Whether you're a professional photographer or just love snapping great shots with your smartphone, you have an incredible opportunity: turn your photos into a reliable revenue stream.

With the growing demand for authentic, high-quality images for websites, blogs, advertising, and social media, your photo collection could be more valuable than you think. Let’s dive into practical strategies to monetize your photography skills while also highlighting some platforms that can support your digital journey.

1. Sell Your Photos on Stock Photography Sites

The most common way photographers earn passive income is by uploading their images to stock photo websites. Every time someone downloads your image, you earn a commission.

Popular platforms include:

Shutterstock

Adobe Stock

iStock

Alamy

However, if you're serious about maximizing your exposure and revenue, you should also think about creating your own selling platform. Many entrepreneurs are buying premium domains to set up photography portfolios and shops. If you need a memorable domain for your photo business, check out Panda-Fog.com — a marketplace for powerful domain names that can set you apart online.

2. Start Your Own Photography Website

Having your own website to showcase and sell your work not only increases your credibility but also allows you to keep 100% of the profits (no commissions to stock agencies!).

Here's what you’ll need:

A domain name (again, Panda-Fog.com can help you find a strong brand name)

Hosting service

A clean, visually appealing portfolio template

E-commerce functionality for direct sales

Additionally, you can enhance your website's SEO and discoverability by writing blog posts about photography tips, your creative process, and client stories. This builds trust and brings organic traffic.

If you’re looking for expert help setting up your personal brand or even recruiting web developers for your project, platforms like AIMESBD.com can connect you to professional talent — especially useful for Bangladesh-based creators.

3. License Your Photos for Commercial Use

You can license your images directly to businesses, media outlets, authors, and marketing agencies. By offering exclusive or limited-use licenses, you command higher prices compared to stock sites.

To attract commercial clients:

Showcase your best work online

Network in professional groups like Fishbowl or Xing

Use LinkedIn to present yourself as a visual branding specialist

List your services on freelance marketplaces

If you ever expand into selling lifestyle or fashion photography, platforms like RISFashions.com can be great for collaborations in the fashion industry.

4. Create a Niche Photo Blog or YouTube Channel

Another creative way to turn photography into passive income is content creation. Start a photo-centric blog or YouTube channel where you share:

Photography tutorials

Behind-the-scenes of shoots

Editing tips and gear reviews

Stories about your travels and photo adventures

You can monetize through ads (Google AdSense), sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and even your own products or presets.

To help your blog or YouTube channel grow faster, engage actively on platforms like Quora and contribute helpful answers related to photography, which can lead new fans to your website or channel.

In fact, if you want a place to share short job-related gigs like "Photography Editing Services" or "Quick Photo Shoots for Websites", registering as a seller at ImageDoorz.com could open another revenue avenue.

5. Offer Online Photography Courses

If you’re experienced, there’s a huge market for online learning. Platforms like Udemy, Teachable, or Skillshare make it simple to build a photography course.

You can create courses on:

Basics of photography for beginners

How to edit like a pro using Lightroom or Photoshop

How to monetize photography

Or, create your own platform using tools you find online — owning your own online course site gives you much more control and profits. Setting up a professional-looking educational site is easier if you have a strong brand domain — again, a great domain from Panda-Fog.com can make a difference.

Need talent to help you create and market your course? AIMESBD.com is perfect for finding digital marketing experts.

6. Participate in Photography Competitions

Another exciting way to monetize your photography skills is by participating in photography contests. Many competitions offer significant cash prizes, publication opportunities, and exposure to clients.

Some contests even provide the winner with lucrative licensing deals or contracts for future work.

Tips for winning:

Follow the theme closely

Submit technically flawless images

Tell a powerful story through your photo

7. Create and Sell NFTs from Your Photos

The rise of Web3 technology has created an entirely new space for photographers: NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

By minting your photos as NFTs and selling them on platforms like OpenSea or Foundation, you can tap into a futuristic revenue stream. NFT sales not only bring you upfront earnings but often include royalty commissions on all future resales.

If you plan to enter the NFT space, having your own branded identity is crucial — again, starting with a strong domain (like those on Panda-Fog.com) helps establish authenticity and trust.

8. Freelance for Brands and Agencies

You don’t always need to wait for customers to come to you. Actively pitch your photography services to:

E-commerce businesses

Bloggers needing custom images

Local businesses updating their websites

Wedding and event planners

Platforms like Patripatro.com might not directly hire photographers, but matrimonial services often need professional event photographers — you can network with people who may need wedding photography packages!

Final Thoughts

Turning your photography passion into a steady income stream is absolutely achievable in 2025 and beyond. Like any entrepreneurial journey, it requires consistency, quality, marketing, and a little creativity.

In summary:

Sell on stock platforms while building your own website.

License your work smartly and explore commercial opportunities.

Create online content (blogs, courses, YouTube) to diversify income.

Tap into modern options like NFTs and contests.

Use job portals like AIMESBD.com to expand your professional network.

And remember — your brand identity matters. Investing in a memorable domain from Panda-Fog.com could be one of the smartest moves to secure your future success in the digital world.

[pinkacademic]

Studying for Fun

Ok, Girlies, Part of me was like “duh, Queenie, they know how to have fun;” but then I realise that what I actually needed to do was provide advice for structured fun- not to mention resources!!  So, those are my two points for today.

Part 1: Structure

You know what your actual timetable looks like, but here’s a sample one that I’ve made that might help you add structure to your day

Now here’s how to actually do that

List out every single thing you HAVE to do in a week- work, studying etc, but also tidying, cleaning, what day is laundry day.

Make up a grid like this, or do a list of times, however you’d prefer. Fill in all the immovable things- work*,lectures- and then fill the moveable things- study time, exercise, travel time to your lectures- around them.

if you work shifts, you may need to do this weekly 3. Be realistic. Are you actually going to wake up at 5:00? Girl, are you not going to socials on Wednesday nights? Are you not going to need a little bit more time in bed on a Thursday morning? You know what makes sense for you. But also, can you realistically get all the things you need to do done if you wake up at 10 and go to bed by 6?

I’m using silly examples, but I think you get the point that you need to make sure you are working healthily for your lifestyle.

Let me know if you want a more in-depth tutorial on this!

Another idea that can really help for structure and discipline is parallel play … that’s a phrase usually thrown about in child development, but whatever…

Parallel play or body doubling is essentially two or more people working on two separate tasks, but in the same space.

study with your friends

Set goals with your friends

Call them and exercise together

Accountability buddies are how you keep up structure.

Part Two: resources

These are some of my favourite places to learn things

(Yes, I do like history, how did you guess?)

*i don't use duolingo anymore bc of the whole ai, staff layoff thing... but I thought I ought include it...

Here's some others!!

Ok I'm DONE!!

[ashesbijoux]

Title: Wish on a star, concept art

Skillshare Class: “Art Licensing: Create and Sell Your First Greeting Card” https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/art-licensing-create-and-sell-your-first-greeting-card/620158029

Instructor: Ilana Griffo

Experience:

So, in addition to taking a lot of art classes... I'm trying to get over my stereotypical fear of the buisness side of art. I have taken a lot of good licensing classes on Skillshare so far. This is the only one that actually had and art project to submit. I liked that it combined both buisness and art in the process. She takes you step by step and it was great. I am excited to put some of this stuff to use in the future.