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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Doing my part and raising a middle finger to UofM and their planned data center in Ypsilanti.

A yellow and red sign reading, “Hail no Los Alamos Data Center” nestled among shrubbery.

Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I’m watching Hulu and an ad for Cartier comes on and I’m like bitch, I’m watching Hulu with ads. No one watching Hulu with ads can afford that bracelet.

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Ann Arbor District Library @aadl.org · 10/07/2026

THE SUMMER GAME SHOP IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! You've been busy earning points, now it's time to put them to work. Our shelves are ready when you are! Order up to 4 prizes per player TODAY using your Summer Game points at aadl.org/summergame/shop. GET IN PLAYER, WE’RE GOING SHOPPING! 🛒🛍️

Black Fifth Avenue Press journal with "locally focused, publicly owned" on the cover, sits on a pile of Akako stuffed animals.

Blue and black enamel pin for the 2026 Summer Game

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Attempting to beat the heat with an ice cold IPA at Erratic Ale Co. #craftbeer

A glass of beer sits on a patio table. The writing on the glass says Erratic Ale Co. Dexter, Michigan

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Yall! If you’re playing the @aadl.org summer reading game this year you can spend your points on all sorts of totes adorbz Akako G. Shins merch. 💛💙💛 #library #annarbor

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Goodbye winter grays, hello spring color. #bloomscrolling #garden

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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.

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Ann Arbor District Library @aadl.org · 15/01/2026

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. 🦫 aadl.org/node/663373

Promotional poster for a Groundhog Party on February 1st at 12 PM, at the Downtown Library, featuring Akako G Shins, AADL's mascot.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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...

mlive.com

Meet the Ann Arbor District Library’s new groundhog mascot, Akako G. Shins

If you see a large rodent on your next visit to the library, that might just be Akako G. Shins.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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

A wooden structure at the start of the Michigan Legacy Art Park

A metal and glass sculpture showcasing different leaves encased in the glass.

A rusted metal sculpture of a house in the forest.

A whimsical robot sculpture made of different metals.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

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

A colorful library card for the AADL featuring artwork of two jovial blue bears in front of a bookshelf.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The garden putting on its late summer show. #bloomscrolling

A tight cluster of black eyed Susan flowers in bloom.

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jetpacksandrollerskates @jetpax.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

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

A giant woodchuck mascot in a puffy vest on the left and a dude in a black T-shirt and ball cap on the right.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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

A bust of white flowers on a hosta plant.

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Holy Bones Artisan Markets @holybones.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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 coneflower blooming. Its petals are soft shades of orange and pink. In the background are rocks and green foliage from nearby plants.

Clouds in soft orange, yellow and pinks during a sunset in Michigan.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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

A small grouping of purple balloon flowers blooming in a backyard garden.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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

A grapevine beetle clings to a Hosta leaf covered in large water droplets.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

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

A peach colored hibiscus flower in full bloom. The flower is surrounded by lush green leaves.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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

Two bright orange day lilies blooming in my garden.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

✨ TONIGHT IN YPSILANTI ✨

A banner for an artisan market called “Pushing up Daisies” taking place May 16th at the Freight House in Ypsi. There is a painted skull nestled among green grass and sprouting daisies on the right side.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

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

Photo of a streptocarpus in bloom. Large flowers with white petals that feature heavy purple veining above long green leaves.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

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 ]

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

My azaleas are really popping this year. #bloomscrolling

A small azalea bush - with bright greenish-yellow leaves is covered with vibrant fuchsia flowers.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

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

An open cigar box mounted to the wall. It is lines with black and gold accents and has the words “be gay” in red neon.

A bodacious beefcake with a ginger mane painted inside of an open cigar box that has been mounted to the wall.

A diorama of a comic book shop created inside an old cigar box. It shows a bearded man drinking a cherry Slurpee and holding a copy of X-Men next to a rack of new release comics.

A crisp painting on wood of a bearded king and a prince crossing swords.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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

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Holy Bones Artisan Markets @holybones.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Oh, neat! Ypsi got a new bookstore. 📚

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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

Photo of a charcoal grey baseball cap. It features an embroidered design of a blue bear character with a mustache looking out of a green square.

A close up of the embroidery of the blue bear character with a mustache looking out of a green square.

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