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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.

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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 · 29/11/2025

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

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

A few more sculptures from the Michigan Legacy Art Park

Sail like sculptures nestled among the forest trees.

A large metal sculpture creating a gateway out of abstract shapes in the woods.

A mound snaking through the woods created with alternating colors of mulch.

An abstract metal sculpture in the woods surrounded by a wood structure.

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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 · 16/09/2025

It was my favorite trail from this trip. An easy walk through the forest & meadow to the lookout and then a challenging loop along some steep & overgrown dunes. #hiking #michigan

A narrow hiking trail on the side of a grassy dune next to Lake Michigan.

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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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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 · 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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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

All set up for the @holybones.bsky.social Pushing Up Daisies Artisan Market at the Freight House in Ypsi 🕺🏻 Here until 9pm. #art #colorful #artistsonbluesky #depottown #ypsilanti

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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

I made a new friend at the show today.

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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

Can’t forget this super fun Joumana shrine! ✨

An open cigar box with a painting of Detroit Lawyer Joumana Kayrouz inside. A riot of colors are bursting from behind her and a gold tinsel halo is above her head.

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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 · 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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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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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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...

A photo of a rectangle magnet with rounded corners that features an illustration of a purple bunny on a pink background. They have a wide-eyed happy expression and hare holding three sparkly blue crystals. The words, “Fuck yeah crystals!” appear in the upper right corner.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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

A small white flower blooms from dead leaves. The face of a small bear, yellow and green in color, is at the center of the flower.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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.)

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

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.

A blue bear character is waving towards the camera. He is standing on a grassy trail that is leading into the woods.

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Kill Taupe @killtaupe.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

And here’s a look at the other two magnets I’ll have in my next shop update. #myart

A blue bear on a yellow background. He is excitedly going to town on a bag of Cheetos. The phrase “fuck yeah Cheetos!” appears at the top of the drawing.

A purple cartoon bear on a blue background. They are holding a glass of red wine in one hand and a stack of overdue bills and parking tickets in the other. They look very,very stressed. The text “barely functioning adult” appears at the top of the illustration.

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