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Mike Hales

@ekimtiki.bsky.social
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2d Illustrator, 3d Modeller. Painter. Barista. Audio mover. Skeleton. www.mikehalesart.com

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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 54m
I don’t feel inspired to make art any more. Just blobs. Just garbage blobs, large masses of chaos and confusion slowly eating away at our souls. Slowly crushing our will to live. I hate these blobs. But hate fuels them. There’s only one effective way of destroying these blobs. It can be found in the
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Breaking free:
A picture of A silly man sitting in a decorated bowl of soup beginning to understand the collar around his neck and his relationship to capitalism by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“Tanking the brain out for a walk.” #drawing
Picture of A tank shaped like a sea vessel carrying a brain with the tagline “tanking the brain out for a walk” by Mike Hales
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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The Arc Fall by @odpomery.bsky.social is currently funding on Kickstarter. It’s going very well. Check out these pages to see why! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...
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Pam Wishbow @pamwishbow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
trying to whip up some Halloween feelings
Illustration of a ghoul in a cloak with a hood, holding a goblet of something in one hand, the moon in another
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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
when ai leaves u behind
7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2: 
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4: 
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6: 
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy. 
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”
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THE ART OF SKINNER @theartofskinner.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A complete fucking insane adaptation of one of my horror stories is premiering this year. The animator is named Jimmy screamerclauz and he's very special and insane.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It’s important to point out that a person’s relationship to art shifts when using AI. When a person uses AI, they are not the one making the art in that relationship. They’ve removed the process of art making by handing all the hard work over to the AI, thereby stripping any sense of ownership.
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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
At some point you have to ask yourself whether your goal is to solve a systemic problem or punish the people being ground down by the problem. Daniel Lurie will always choose the latter because, in his heart, he hates this city. sfstandard.com/2026/08/13/s...
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Affordable housing measure would deprive cops of funding, Lurie says
Prop. I would direct transfer tax revenue to affordable housing. Police and fire unions — and the mayor — say doing so would threaten public safety funding.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I started a scribble sketchbook where I go to work on experiments when I don’t know what else to draw. They usually start with large, broad scribbles and lines. Then I revisit and slowly add details over time. Currently working on some sort of alien machine.
Sketchbook Cover by Mike Hales
Perpetual drawing of an alien machine by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here’s a picture of what I consider to be hot garbage, terrible art. I feel I could do better, but I’m not feeing that today. The goal is to just draw every day, no matter what. Even if all you can draw is garbage.
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That Guy Mike @thatguymike.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What if Crash Bandicoot was the naughty dog all along?
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Today’s observations: The Trees of San Francisco’s Alta Plaza Park.
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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Here is your Saturday read: “Bitterness is a weight made up, not of all the times people told you you couldn’t do something—but of all the times you believed them.” buttondown.com/monteiro/arc...
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How to be a petty motherfucker
Is there really a difference between being bitter or being petty? Most of the time I feel the latter is being confused with the former. Am I missing something here?
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I’ve managed to get the pyramid tank paintings hung up in the cafe. If anyone on the internet desires to uncover the secrets of the temples that were formed from my imagination, I am offering prints for sale: www.mikehalesart.com
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Tree barks discovered on 21st street in San Francisco, CA. #trees
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
This was inspiring. I’m probably not petty enough!
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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Toxic Avenger Comics #10 is out today by me and @deadredfred.bsky.social. It concludes our "Toxie Goes to Washington" storyline and features my return to tasteful editorial cartooning on the first page.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I’m no Picasso, or Frazetta for that matter. But I like drawing. Here’s some drawings I drew and redrew just for kicks.
A drawing of a curious fish investigating a pebble by Mike Hales A drawing of a curious fish investigating a pebble redrawn to be better by Mike Hales A drawing of an ice cream man redrawn as a snail on a skateboard by Mike Hales 
Drawing of a Smail on a skateboard ny Mike Jales
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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Here’s your Saturday morning read: “We’re all familiar with the Mister Rogers ‘look for the helpers’ talk. But it’s worth remembering that Mister Rogers was talking to children when he said that. And we’re no longer children.” buttondown.com/monteiro/arc...
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How to be useful
What’s your go-to piece of advice in life?
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sciantixo @sciantixo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I just finished painting these guys. I don’t usually paint, but these have turned into fascinating artifacts:
Executive Class Pyramid Tank by Mike Hales Antiquated Engine of Nostalgia by Mike Hales Tank Operator by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I’m terrible at selling art. I enjoy the process of making art. Reaching out to people shouldn’t be torturous and hopeless. But, that’s what it feels like sometimes. Is the only solution just posting 10 times a day until people get tired of ignoring you? www.mikehalesart.com/shop/prints
Executive class pyramid tank by Mike Hales Antiquated motor of nostalgia by Mike HalesTank Operator by Mike Hales
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 23/07/2026
Want to get involved in the Right to Repair movement but don't know where to start? Join leaders in the movement, Adam Savage and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens TODAY at 9 AM PT for a live conversation and Q&A. eff.org/livestream-r2r
EFFecting Change: If You Own It, Why Can't You Fix It on Thursday, July 23 at 9 AM PT. Featuring EFF's Corynne McSherry and Hayley Tsukayama, as well as Adam Savage and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Hello! I have new prints depicting scenes from the future clown wars in 2126. If you like pyramid tanks, questionable haircuts, and antiquated machinery, than this is for you! www.mikehalesart.com/shop/prints
Antiquated Engine print by Mike Hales 
Executive Class Pyramid Tank print by Mike Hales Tank Operator print by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Sitting in one spot, listening to music, and observing life go by is now my jam.
Photo of San Francisco street by Mike Hales Photo of San Francisco street by Mike Hales Photo of San Francisco street by Mike Hales Photo of San Francisco street by Mike Hales
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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Casual reminder that anyone can still play the 1990 version of MECC's Oregon Trail online thanks to @archive.org archive.org/details/msdo...
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Oregon Trail, The : MECC : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive
The Oregon Trail is a series of strategy computer games. The first game was originally developed by Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, and Paul Dillenberger in 1971...
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Every time a worker on the construction site a block away from my apartment blasts an air horn to signal something to other workers, I keep thinking a party is about to get started. A dubstep party.
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Shaun Aitcheson @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
If you enjoyed Hob's Barrow please consider posting a quick little review on Steam, it really helps keep us afloat! 🙏💜 store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/...
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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow on Steam
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the s...
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I’ve been working on some themed paintings. Almost done. Fixed part of the pilot’s brain mass, and added a few outlines. They’re almost done. #paintings
Preview of Tiki Tank Pilot Painting Series by Mike Hales Preview of Tiki Tank Pilot Painting Series by Mike Hales Preview of Tiki Tank Pilot Painting Series by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Today’s observations.
A photo of a shadow from a tree on a sidewalk by Mike Hales. July 2026A photo of a shadow from a tree on a sidewalk by Mike Hales. July 2026
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Hello. It’s been awhile. I’m visiting family in another state and came across some pictures of one of our cats from many years ago.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Observations from Monday, where I visited the Filmore District’s Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco.
Photos of Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco by Mike Hales Photos of Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco by Mike Hales 
Photos of Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco by Mike Hales 
Photos of Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I was stopped by this building for SF Animal Medical Center in the Filmore district going through some building upgrades. Are the wood slats useful for something, or just decorative? It’s fascinating.
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
My brother @igorlabsllc.bsky.social has been working on an interactive web app called Audio Effects Explained, with CAT! Also: handy sliders to manipulate audio waves to SEE and HEAR the sound changes as the song plays. It’s a work in progress. igorlabs.com/audio-cat #audiodesign
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I’m beginning to realize that maybe I keep releasing music on Bandcamp just so I can have an excuse to create my own album cover art.
Album art from Helicopter Rescue’s Cache Checking Album depicting a man boy asking himself if he is a bus while his brain juice gets sucked out of his head by a nearby tiki machine. Art by Mike Hales 
 Album cover art of Helicopter Rescue’s Expedition Into X Album depicting a plant made of crows, titties, and booze growing from the ground as a lighthouse stands by. Art by Mike Hales
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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Sam Altman kills children. www.biv.com/news/technol...
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ChatGPT helped B.C. shooter plan attack despite employee warnings, claims lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model created a ‘trusted confidante’ that fostered dependency in Tumbler Ridge shooter
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Today’s observations:
A flyer made out of a paper bag stuck to a utility poll that reads: Humanity is greater than technology. A utility box on the sidewalk painted bright red with black sperm cells swimming around black and white pottery. A sign that reads: Happy Donuts
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dr. uncle boobs phD 🗿 @retroshorts21.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
international women’s day
Pauly Walnuts very seriously telling someone that “it’s called Broad daylight because women light up the world”
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Same!
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
It’s Badcamp Friday which means 100% of the proceeds from music you buy go to the artist. Well, here’s my latest music project, 100% free, but pay if you want. helicopterrescue.bandcamp.com/album/cache-... #bandcamp
helicopterrescue.bandcamp.com
Cache Checking, by Helicopter Rescue
18 track album
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I had a beer at the airport because I needed to charge my phone for an hour. So I made this little advertisement.
A drawing of an advertisement for Mythical Milk Hazy IPA by Mike Hales
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Darren M. A. Calvert @dmacalvert.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Some #MarchofRobots pieces from this day in previous years
A robot pig drawn on toned tan paperA robot muskoxA robot mammothA robot anglerfish
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John Scary Name Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I hear they're really good at job haunting
6 panel comic

P1: Establishing shot of the exterior of a drab building, containing a job centre by the name of "JOB BOOST"

P2: A balding middle aged man in a blue suit sits at a table with a sheet of paper in his hands. Looking over the paper, he says to someone off-panel, "so..o instead of "skills" you've written "skulls," and underneath that have only written "yes."

P3: Cut to over the shoulder view as we look across the table to the other person, who is a skeleton. Their hands are clasped casually, as they stare back in silence.

P4: Closeup on the skeleton as they reply "yes"

P5: Cut back to the balding guy as he puts the sheet down on the paper and looks on with an exacerbated look on his face

P6: Pinching the bridge of his nose with his left hand, the guy points away with his right hand and says "get out."
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Hey creative people: what’s one of your ideas thar totally changed the trajectory of your life for the better?
A drawing of a man with an epiphany growing from his brain by Mike Hales
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I’ve always wanted to illustrate book covers and advertisements, but in the past I’ve had hang ups about stylistic approaches. Lately I’ve just embraced a very sketchy style. My favorite brand to work with is Slack. I’m a big fan of Slack. #slack
An advertisement for Slack brand elixir, designed and illustrated by Mike Hales
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Rob Delaney @robdelaney.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Again: trans people are a very small minority. If your *KNEEJERK* reaction when you encounter these rare & beautiful butterflies is *ANYTHING* other than “What can I do to make your life a little brighter?” you need to interrogate yourself. Impede the life of trans ppl & you’re in danger, from me. ❤️
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THE ART OF SKINNER @theartofskinner.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Did some small cat paintings I'll put up for sale soon! 5x7 inch
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Mike Hales @ekimtiki.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Gavin Newsom’s a fascist, pass it on. Anyways, here’s an unrelated drawing I just finished.
A drawing of a mythical beast with 10 eyes, 8 tongues, and 4 mouths by Mike Hales
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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 24/02/2026
I don't want or need a president that silences the conversations that protect people that aren't "culturally normal.🤡" That's how fascists chip away at the base of good people. I do want and need a president that will prioritize protecting the most vulnerable. That's how you protect people.
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