Whenever I see someone sucking on a chili dog I’m going to call it John Mellencamping. Of course I’ll never use that term because no one in the history of the world has ever sucked on a chili dog.

We're celebrating Groundhog Day early with AADL's very own groundhog mascot, Akako G. Shins! Stop in the Kids' area and complete our special scavenger hunt and take your picture with Akako from 1–1:30 PM. Sunday, February 1 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library. 🦫 https://aadl.org/node/663373

Snow. #illustration #bear #blueskyart

Excellent reporting & a must read from Elena Nicholson at the Michigan Daily about the Data Center UofM is trying to forcefully build in Ypsilanti www.michigandaily.com/opinion/colu... #stopthedatacenter

Finished up this years holiday card illustration. Off to print it goes. 🌲

A nice little write up about the making of Akako G. Shins! There’s also a link to his future appearances in the article. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

The Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville was a unique hike. It featured a multitude of sculptures nestled in the forest along the trail.

Amazing views from the Treat Farm Trail. #hiking #michigan

This chonky green dude fell out of the sky and landed with a thud next to me on the trail today. I scooped him up and put him in some leaves.

This wildflower serving the brightest shade of orange. 😎 #bloomscrolling

Did you know that If you sign up for a library card at the Ann Arbor Library you can get one with a Kill Taupe design!? ✨ You can also snag some sweet Akako G. Shins stickers while you’re there searching for your next book. 📚 @aadl.org

Invasive AF, but still pretty. #bloomscrolling

The garden putting on its late summer show. #bloomscrolling

Some Kaiju #illustrations that I did a while back. #art

Took a trip to the @aadl.org to catch the close out of the Summer Reading game and meet Akako G. Shins - the mascot I helped create. 💛💙💛💙 #annarbor

Hrmmm… I wonder who that adorable silhouette belongs to? Find out on Sunday at the #AADL 🤗 #AnnArbor

These white hostas are always the last thing in my garden to bloom for the season. They just love letting me know summer is almost over. #bloomscrolling #gardening #flowers

The Bones & The Bees is back for year 3! 🐝💀 Applications now open for artisans who fit this spooky-themed market: pollinators, skulls, skeletons, & odd treasures! Apply at HolyBonesFestival.com. Use code BUZZBUZZ for 50% off! #YpsiReal #ArtisanMarket #HolyBones #ArtistOpportunity

At the end of last summer I planted a small batch of coneflowers. The spot must have been too shady because only one came back this year. I appreciate its tenacity & it looks like a sunset. #bloomscrolling #garden

A round of applause for this small patch of balloon flowers. They’re on their third year and filling in nicely. #bloomscrolling #gardening

Spotted this dude in the hostas - riding out the rainstorm. #gardening #beetle

Stepped out into the garden with my morning coffee and was greeted by this humongous hibiscus bloom. 😍 #bloomscrolling #garden

The orange day lilies are really thriving this year. #bloomscrolling #garden

The peonies were popping today. ✨ #gardening #bloomscrolling

Side yard Iris & Backyard Iris #bloomscrolling

✨ TONIGHT IN YPSILANTI ✨

The streptocarpus is really serving up some blooms this year. #bloomscrolling

✨ This Friday in Ypsi! ✨ 👉 @holybones.bsky.social

Obligatory social media post about the #craftfair I’m at today. It’s the Backyard Art Fair in Ferndale & Oak Park 🕺🏻 Get all the info here: www.backyardartfair.com [ #art #artistsonbluesky #artfair #colorful ]

My azaleas are really popping this year. #bloomscrolling

We’re less than a week away from this years Backyard Art Fair! Check out the artist lineup and make your journey between homes via car, bike or foot. More info here: www.backyardartfair.com #artfair #ferndale #oakpark #michiganmakers #backyardartfair

Just a few of the many awesome small packages from last nights show benefiting Ferndale Pride 🌈 #art #mixedmedia #painting #gayartist #queerart #ferndalepride #smallpackages

Pink & Blue #streetart #publicart #rabbits #ferndale #glitter #blueskyart #resin #art

Tonight’s the night! Small Packages opens in Ferndale, MI 🕺🏻

Early bidding has started on Small Packages! Help Ferndale Pride 🏳️‍🌈reach their 2025 fundraising goal & snag a sweet one of a kind piece of art in the process. Bid here: smallpackagesshow.betterworld.org/auctions/sma... #art #diorama #queerart #gayart #lgbtq #ferndalepride #artforsale

Kill Taupe's mischievous bear art at the 3rd Annual Pushing Up Daisies Artist Market! 5/16/25, 5-9 PM, Ypsi Freight House. Art, music & fun! #PushingUpDaisies #Ypsi

🐻 x 🐻 = 🐻

Oh, neat! Ypsi got a new bookstore. 📚

This mustache bear can sit right on your head. Because he’s on a hat. 🐻 www.killtaupe.com/shop/mustach... #embroidery #bear #mustache #dadcap #artistsonbluesky

They’re throbbing with positive energy. I must have more. Fuck yeah! I gotta have all the crystals! 💎🐰💎 F-Yeah Crystals Magnet : www.killtaupe.com/shop/fuck-ye...

May is shaping up to be a busy month! Here’s three upcoming art events I’ll be at. #art #artistsonbluesky #ferndale #oakpark #ypsilanti #artshow

Went for a small hike at the local preserve. Saw a couple snakes, flicked two ticks off me and enjoyed the wildflowers.

Hooray! The embroidery machine is back in the studio after an extended trip to the repair shop. (It tried to eat one of the beanies.)

It was a nice day for a hike in the woods. I accidentally stepped on a snake on the trail. It slithered away, so hopefully it didn’t get too smooshed.

This event in Ypsi isn’t until next month, but give ‘em a follow now to check out the artist previews. See ya in May! 👉 @holybones.bsky.social

“It’s Not DOGE, It’s A Tax Dodge” series of wheatpastes found at Broad and Fitzwater Streets. #PhillyStreetArt

Oh boy! It took some time, but the second wave of magnets are arriving soon. Here’s a peek at a few of the designs.

Meta must be getting desperate. Since leaving Instagram I’ve unsubscribed more than 10 times from their e-mails and they keep throwing followers at my dormant account. 🤷‍♂️

#FlashbackFriday to these two donut dude wheat pastes in Detroit 🍩 #streetart