True Story: I saw a provocative post on a social media platform and I was about to reply with a witty comment. Then I thought; who cares? This guys a degenerate shill and I closed the app, shared my experience on Nostr. When I visit social media it’s become a crazy place compared to Nostr. It just took some time to get out of the toxic orbit. Back to the easel, getting after it. #grownostr #normies #artstr #studio #artist #painting

a friend, Jeff Johnston, runs a Youtube channel called UkeeTube. He's a local musician / videographer, he gets some amazing drone footage and impressive views captured. Today he posted a nice longer format video, you might enjoy. #gm #grownostr #ocean #video #chillvibes #jeffjohnston #ukeetube #ucluelet #vancouverisland #canada

Grabbed a coffee with Jason Titian last night. We’ve been friends since about the 6th grade. Jason is a Nuuchahnulth carver from Uchucklesaht His most recent project is this portrait mask with an articulating jaw. It’s not quite finished The mask represent a figure who is kind of a heckler who says aloud the things others wouldn’t or can’t. He’s not so much critical as he is just trying to make sense of his situation. His nervousness and fidgeting, asking inappropriate questions indirectly teaches us about the uncomfortable realities of life. It relates to a societal device that has as once used here; a carved smiling grin that allowed the wearer to say things publicly they could not otherwise say aloud. This new mask is a contemporary persona, who is struggling and flawed, lives in modern culture and is reconnecting with their culture and true nature. Powerful stuff. Jason is thinking of making some videos featuring the mask running his mouth and figuring out some stuff on the way.