Author: Suzanne Skaar

Tacoma based artist and writer. Currently working on as yet untitled video game with support from the City of Tacoma Artist Initiative Program. You can follow progress on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok: @nominestudios. E-mail: nominestudios@gmail.com.

New Work on SoundCloud and Bandcamp

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Experimental track “In the Foyer with a Candlestick” is up now on SoundCloud and Bandcamp, along with other work from the as yet unreleased EP “And in Time of War.” Check it out and share with friends!

“In the Foyer with a Candlestick” on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Track artwork by Suzanne Skaar, 2022. All rights reserved.

On a related note for those wondering: I decided to stop pseudo-hiding behind a pseudonym (DJ Living Wage) for the sake of sharing some of my more experimental work. It was funny for a minute, and who knows? Maybe I’ll change my mind again in the future…  But in the meantime, you can find me at suzanneskaar on both sites.

Updates and Gratitude

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My goal of getting limited runs of No, Mine! Studios merchandise into stores in Tacoma and Olympia is closer than before. I applied for a reseller permit today, my first button machine is on its way, and I’m finishing up packaging designs to be sent to the printer this weekend.

Getting my business up and running wouldn’t have been possible without support from the Tacoma Arts Commission/ Tacoma Artist Initiative Program, friends and clients who have purchased work over the years, venues who have hosted shows, other artists with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating, and, last but not least, my daughter and co-parent. Thank you all!

For more frequent studio updates, you can follow No, Mine! Studios on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.

If you would like to offer No Mine! Studios products in your store, please email nominestudios@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Suzanne

Screenshot Saturday

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Building a city in Unity is a lot of work, but a heck of a lot of fun.

2D pixel art game design. Black and white dinosaur standing in front of a yellow and pink building, next to a meteorite. The signs on the building read “Stego and Son, Modern Stuff, Roar Loudly.” Suzanne Skaar, 2021-2022. All rights reserved.
2D pixel art game design. Black and white dinosaur standing in front of a yellow and pink building, next to a meteorite. The sign on the building reads “Stego and Son, Modern Stuff, Roar Loudly.” Suzanne Skaar, 2021-2022. All rights reserved.

Happy Holidays!

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“Santa Dino” by Suzanne Skaar, 2021. All rights reserved. [2D pixel art dinosaur wearing Santa outfit.]

Whatever you celebrate, I hope you are safe and well. It’s been a hard year. Here’s to better times, and, as always, thank you for all your support!

Suzanne

Grit City Comic Show 2022

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Good morning!

I have been accepted for Tacoma’s 2022 Grit City Comic Show Artist Alley. The last time I participated in this convention I moderated the panel “Making Space: Accessibility and Diversity in Geek Culture“, the show was still going by the name Jet City, and this was the only kind of mask my kid had to worry about.

Photograph: (Child dressed as) Batwoman on swing. Suzanne Skaar. 2019. All rights reserved. (Photo shared with Batwoman’s permission.)

This time, I’ll be demonstrating the latest progress on my game and getting to chat with people at a much more leisurely pace. It promises to be a good time! Save the date for October 22, 2022.

In the meantime, if you have other in person opportunities that you would like me to present at in the coming year, please feel free to reach out to nominestudios [at] gmail [dot] com.

Cheers!

Suzanne