2026-02-05T09:59:17Z https://yabu.me ArtbySonja https://yabu.me/npub14xkch38zmewkk7kxecmsp7q99ptdlqr0kmerytuf5rfka2t4qcdqcaag48 https://blossom.primal.net/3a854612d4b60be387588369bd5664c3ddcc5a9b44b186717f9ed8993108303e.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/3a854612d4b60be387588369bd5664c3ddcc5a9b44b186717f9ed8993108303e.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0rvu94phd8uhdvz7h9f5w9g8n6p03pdxqvclfltz84qnnwytl68czyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5ys4qll In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgmrcs7zuwzr5cwdkgvt9a5wdnpudepm08ky0ec4mgj8qvd9vrttqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43z7r5frpf'>nevent1q…frpf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Fantastic! Thank you! 2026-03-15T16:49:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrd2ltx5eutmks8qx2pqn33kxsj859znph3l7p5luz8t7vxr3gq2gzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5gfvths In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdvhes5tpsfdkgnw9atsw46rhuvgg3wg7w260rnjgt2tghg5yc25gfxlf00'>nevent1q…lf00</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks! 2026-03-05T13:06:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2q80d0rx6n0u73wzq3kkavm72tjcf0h7nea2x924qmg9jtugyjagzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5f830ez In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvsfyes3hcfh8u22yxa75f6t0djjnpxqctc6vpq9fa2l2q7vu8s5sqs4rhz'>nevent1q…4rhz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think that’s a fair observation. For a long time the institutional art world did elevate concept over craft, especially after figures like Duchamp and Warhol pushed the idea that intention could be enough. So, it does feel a bit convenient to suddenly hear strong defences of craft right at the moment when AI can execute a conceptual gesture just as easily. If craft had been consistently defended in the past, the current argument would sound less reactive. That said, maybe the uncomfortable truth is that art has always swung between these poles. One era pushes against academic skill, another rediscovers the value of the hand. AI may just be forcing that contradiction into the open in a way the art world can’t ignore anymore. 2026-03-05T12:17:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqu4x0kzwu5jesea9kahs3qzp56cctlg98s9yqaaw5mknlnynae7qzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5sjmlx3 Back with a closer look at this one. It&#39;s ink and getting the clouds to stay crisp and opaque was the real challenge. See the WIP stage where it all started coming together!<br/>#artonnostr #art #inkpainting #WIP <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/d3f963f62dcaa048a3eaa820ea74719e36d0e15996b023c7353f9eab69248d95.jpg"> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/549449461bef2ca691ab252d242ddbaa791933a83b618c762a6c49eab3dfef87.jpg"> 2026-03-05T07:30:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswh0gc4k7v2093u57wue5058k26k7khfqyklpxcs69hywgrn8js5szyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5wu7l7k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszz8rhrz2rcfrxx00z8da2404hknaahtn4f2ern5aa62zvj84avvgpr9mhxue69uhk2umsv4kxsmewva5hy6twduhx7un89uwvaxp9'>nevent1q…axp9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Beautiful! 2026-03-05T04:25:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszkduah7yzg3ndfd7n0l5qv0z4nc3dhhxek95h9mhhqc7jgxj2vcszyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp58ja5y8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxxjmettxpkqy0k9nyv0c6y73jd649j87lvg7yhaxat5ejmxnsldqtlfkqq'>nevent1q…fkqq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>No, not oil sticks, but soft pastels and pencil crayons. 😊 2026-03-04T14:04:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd8qs9wzhc5fj03sddn72re6dp2z4hmmew35qac7sfw9g39mse5kczyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5qpnf5g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszxn2pqndxnradsctjd88k24nepm9m6um96xd78299hd73k7eknncz45q0m'>nevent1q…5q0m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I get the point. If intention alone made the ready-made art in the era of Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol, then it&#39;s hard to suddenly argue that prompting an AI isn&#39;t also a conceptual act. That said, Duchamp and Warhol weren&#39;t removing craft from culture entirely. They were reacting against academic painting and questioning authorship. The irony is that now we&#39;re in a moment where people are reasserting the value of skill and embodied practice again. Maybe the tension isn&#39;t hypocrisy so much as the art world constantly swinging between concept and craft? 2026-03-04T13:45:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0g5303aw8p4p5ymzmdfexljp8uedccjk7tmfpr9hragee0e5ty6czyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5skmn7j I&#39;ve explored stronger structural landscapes. Does this direction resonate?<br/>#artstr #artonnostr #nostr #ink #mauritius <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/c37520bdc31f872c83212b62e6f62c070aeb5837ed6321b2561bf24620965e94.jpg"> 2026-03-04T13:24:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqsxcmd5mwxs44v3alejmysgz3kqryuh9qusepwvpfucz5dvyfrgczyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5wg5cex In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfxhurmx5ndhg57g4lg8c9padqzhqkratzc7ge9h35smfzfmy8slqurcagm'>nevent1q…cagm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hi there! Thank you! It’s actually pastel and pencil crayon… I was experimenting with the combo. 😊It’s 60 x 40 cms… I find oils the most comfortable medium… maybe because it’s more forgiving than pencil crayons 😂 2026-02-12T13:21:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqwn7k844sjrpattct6zejuck0jqukj67pn3h7zxsacyuqj3ckxlgzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5fkk25u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszcj7twhwvdkg6fr3ukenuw4llx5uya2dwz0jn0240rgdh3cegj7sprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumr4d45kucfwwfhkx6mnckazgg'>nevent1q…azgg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you! 2026-02-12T13:15:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrumtlzlw7x505edfhdvm776ztf5uarkz6cajvx4gy8whdnzlmqpszyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5uydwqg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx8ap4e6vwk53tk6ew8fygv8ry2x0pdas8hrp533jtwqz523tq4nq78nxuu'>nevent1q…nxuu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Beautiful! 2026-02-12T11:10:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqq4u9nnyxqm74zc4vhy2egr60k0g5s2peqwkl42hjpryqsf6pg0gzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5gjey52 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9fcr6ka9nd9vua0fya757en36zf4kr9r5mrj00p8fjd2775xzduspndmhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0y5erqamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd3skuep0y5erqffjxpshvct5v9ez2v3swaehxw309ahx7um5wgh8w6twv5hj2v3sy5erqctkv96xzu39xgc8wumn8ghj7ur4wfcxcetjv4kxz7fwvdhk6te9xgc8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7ffjxpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctv9u6uq069'>nevent1q…q069</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That last part really hit me—the idea of recognising yourself in someone else&#39;s work. It’s comforting to know that even the &#39;fragile&#39; or &#39;non-linear&#39; parts of life can be turned into something tangible and meaningful. Thank you for sharing this perspective! 2026-02-11T17:15:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsryy6u84428mtvf8xf53c04dk8pf9dyrx7wppp4ycvgsjz67u0fwqzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5pds3zz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9rkct923446064s8q6z8s4fvfxcq087pv3qr7x52wurkjfuzv9yg6zten2'>nevent1q…ten2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Love electric lines in the sky! 👏 2026-02-11T16:24:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8dhj35emtdjrnwgjh9lvvahqpnzett9mkjn7shv7e5r3jufzc2wgzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5ajasdp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsypw8x9cct6rassn2dn44hkryhc6n6f3fv7r0cc0utd026k0x4z2qll49c3'>nevent1q…49c3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Here is the WIP!<br/>#WIP <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/79a2a83a0cf4d06b0f3772ea5b5eaf6045c91456791502a8d5050e279addc43d.jpg"> 2026-02-11T14:30:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsypw8x9cct6rassn2dn44hkryhc6n6f3fv7r0cc0utd026k0x4z2qzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5zx5hxa A while ago, I finished this study of Coin de Mire in the distance. I used this piece to experiment with combining pencil crayons and soft pastels, which was challenging but fun. Capturing the specific texture and depth of the black volcanic rocks in the foreground definitely pushed me! WIP sketch in the reply.<br/>#artstr #artonnostr #creative #ProofOfWork #WIP<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/8b770482f9b9328f1a71a401082ae50854137679467effdd76c2506cb98931ec.jpg"> 2026-02-11T14:28:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr5za03acep8kd7yu7wt0eu8uekgqc3shgryvmadxyvl4867wq0cqzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5e8equp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8062v4l7vaagvjuxum4md557mjk6s4fm5l5l6ydlspxu3xftqc7gpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgal6wgk'>nevent1q…6wgk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I like this…digital tribalism in motion! 🙌 2026-02-11T10:33:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2m6peflgexyugf3c9z9wqfsa3hzq5my52d7cfwdfxz5g0t0vja2gzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp55v47kn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrw6yjhzxs3kv4ds97z0q3yhe3ndjr6jngyryg3z3kanzxvxnh0jspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfdujwqup0'>nevent1q…qup0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Wonderful pic! Thank you 😊 2026-02-09T14:35:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0e20ptnjzj6nrye3gfp238ngxe86xepwvfq0lef3s4p87cp07myczyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5erfe8l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswhvm59q3msadc22gp6l29j4fshxj5uqgxquasertxq6uc9qc37mgxknduv'>nevent1q…nduv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>THANK YOU! 2026-02-09T13:43:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrrt7jjnl89gaw0mvaen9vxpa8ufmp6mvh6pch9muz3vasn6lnskszyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp56lfm9k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2cr40t5uewfn06g3lfyzzaw72gfw0x0zv5jx7n2mhmh662mu8aacc0p4l0'>nevent1q…p4l0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks so much! Lots of useful info here… 2026-02-08T10:23:40Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstj7srvxnehr2y8w6deltcxyvvkc5j0v748qmv0wc2dgjfkynj82qzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5p4zuyn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx565n6a7dpythh00tms4lzktmfjl8fh02ywtu2g039xe9xdrn0espp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mq2kd2uf'>nevent1q…d2uf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Love the drama of these landscapes.Thanks for the inspiration! 2026-02-06T14:09:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdk8ldtc3t79ct52yhjd7ylxd4x36rsqwg8mwde8ujag4ktt8t0vczyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5qpe5pw Love the use of light and colour!<br/><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpttghe3ynsh033uxmtkxa3nc0j0hw8fs9mvj7tatayu057w00qq5qqs99ezdtpmk6nv63v49r3wu0u2mvnshzyecj2d5zm338fnvc6kw69q6t5mls" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…5mls</a></span> </div> East Allen Street Afternoon, Williston. Direct Watercolor. 12"x9", 140lb Arches Cold Press.<br/><br/>#directwatercolor #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarel #aquarela #art<br/><br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/961/360/756/360/981/original/5fe1ef379441a20c.jpg"> </blockquote> 2026-02-06T13:58:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsta7wmaendn9mmrwxkyztcf9lrr53hhj46h9pk0zfsv87hk7fvwaszyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp539733m Cap Malheureaux watercolour sketch<br/>My second post here – today a plein air watercolour sketch of stillness. I’ve always found water the most difficult thing to capture! But here, under the grey, it finally felt like it stopped moving … Where does it feel like time settles for you? <br/>#artstr #newnostr #artonnostr #asknostr <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/cd4c0156769500527ccd66fdcfbaf3cb34e32d68bde502b2233146ca3985d9d7.jpg"> 2026-02-06T13:44:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw0k2jvtxjsa39smdurqu6huam68q98kadnavkp3huv6ucaf2zveczyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5hpcm9l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdgy6h2440wuujkpf8vrzwpjw4vygfe50fmvrkucc64hzsf9ewkxspzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtd4v3e'>nevent1q…4v3e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I love the garden analogy… I’m learning the ropes but it’s a huge relief to focus on building a presence rather than chasing follower counts. Thanks for the feedback … I’ll definitely take your advice to show more behind-the-scenes work. I like your style very much btw… it’s intentional and resonates with me! I look forward to seeing more of it and to following your progress! 2026-02-05T13:06:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2xa6z6hk8emnmfjy6svkjzc5ug0rpp0zdsramnwqjplmkud3kesszyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp568ecmh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszfsg4gvskmzqcse4ud6hlwc958z30et6kcc63482yua0668zhd7gpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43z7ffjxqkdakcu'>nevent1q…akcu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Love the mood and atmosphere of your paintings… 2026-02-05T11:44:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswvjrzt4m0dnedm4khdfjfcvhdamjgp8904l5dww7gjgp4mhzjxtgzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5pyglh3 Re-sharing my intro with the right tags! I’m an artist who works in oils, sometimes exploring ink and watercolour. I am drawn to African landscapes and urbanscapes, and the quiet moments where time seems to settle – sunlight on surfaces, shadows through trees, or the stillness in between. My aim is to let each painting quietly invite reflection and connection.<br/>My first painting is of a little run-down shop in Triolet, a town in Mauritius. I was fascinated by the cheerfulness of the scene which seemed to sing with vibrancy despite the decaying façade!<br/>As a new Nostrich, I am also curious: What are the best ways for artists to thrive here? Are there specific tools I should be using to share my work?<br/>Looking forward to your advice!<br/>#introductions #artstr #artonnostr #nostr #asknostr<br/><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp2dd30zw9hjaddavdn3hqruq22zkm7qxldhjxghcngxnd65h2ps6qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnvw4kkjmnp9eex7cmtwvhsqgxl3fx63c5xqwl7pyq89v7xq7tnrz37glwen0dxcdg7vgtgzz7m852pue6n" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…ue6n</a></span> </div> An emerging Nostrich willing to learn all I can with this beautiful platform. Looking forward to sharing my art and art journey with you all! <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/2812d541ca8cfa14642d652ceb8e30c66b7c643557069bff0b6c62d39972a2d3.jpg"> </blockquote> 2026-02-05T09:42:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdlzjd4r3gvqaluzgqw2euvpuhxx9ru37anx76ds63ucsksy9ak0gzyz56mz7yut0966m6cm8rwq8cq559dhuqd7m0yv303xsdxm4fw5rp5dxxztl An emerging Nostrich willing to learn all I can with this beautiful platform. Looking forward to sharing my art and art journey with you all! <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/2812d541ca8cfa14642d652ceb8e30c66b7c643557069bff0b6c62d39972a2d3.jpg"> 2026-02-02T09:00:39Z