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Mike Hales

@ekimtiki

2d Illustrator, 3d Modeller. Painter. Barista. Audio mover. Skeleton. https://www.mikehalesart.com/

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I hear attendance is low this year due to… everything going on.

10.03.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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 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

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

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.

10.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜trusted confidante’ that fostered dependency in Tumbler Ridge shooter

Sam Altman kills children. www.biv.com/news/technol...

10.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A flyer made out of a paper bag stuck to a utility poll that reads: Humanity is greater than technology.

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 utility box on the sidewalk painted bright red with black sperm cells swimming around black and white pottery.

A sign that reads: Happy Donuts

A sign that reads: Happy Donuts

Today’s observations:

09.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pauly Walnuts very seriously telling someone that β€œit’s called Broad daylight because women light up the world”

Pauly Walnuts very seriously telling someone that β€œit’s called Broad daylight because women light up the world”

international women’s day

08.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 14356 πŸ” 4302 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 44

Same!

07.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cache Checking, by Helicopter Rescue 18 track album

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

06.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah! Goats Roasters. That might be worth revisiting as an actual ad.

05.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is worth exploring! Thank you.

05.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was originally going for mythical horse, but milk was funnier to me.

05.03.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just making stuff up. The IPA I actually had was from a local Boise ID brewery, the hazy rainbow ipa, I think. It was pretty good.

05.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A drawing of an advertisement for Mythical Milk Hazy IPA by Mike Hales

A drawing of an advertisement for Mythical Milk Hazy IPA by Mike Hales

I had a beer at the airport because I needed to charge my phone for an hour. So I made this little advertisement.

04.03.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@robotsinlove.bsky.social i’d love to see what you can do with Copic pens!

02.03.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A robot pig drawn on toned tan paper

A robot pig drawn on toned tan paper

A robot muskox

A robot muskox

A robot mammoth

A robot mammoth

A robot anglerfish

A robot anglerfish

Some #MarchofRobots pieces from this day in previous years

02.03.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 211 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

These are beautiful. I miss using Copics!

02.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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."

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."

I hear they're really good at

job haunting

02.03.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A drawing of a man with an epiphany growing from his brain by Mike Hales

A drawing of a man with an epiphany growing from his brain by Mike Hales

Hey creative people: what’s one of your ideas thar totally changed the trajectory of your life for the better?

02.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An advertisement for Slack brand elixir, designed and illustrated by Mike Hales

An advertisement for Slack brand elixir, designed and illustrated by Mike Hales

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

01.03.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll likely never get to play this game, or any of the games in the franchise, since I’m on a Mac, and also my money’s are tight. But I’d watch the hell out of a play though of Requiem. Any chance you’ll be streaming this?

27.02.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Again: trans people are a very small minority. If your *KNEEJERK* reaction when you encounter these rare & beautiful butterflies is *ANYTHING* other than β€œWhat 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. ❀️

26.02.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 1485 πŸ” 296 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 3
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Did some small cat paintings I'll put up for sale soon! 5x7 inch

24.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Gavin Newsom’s a fascist, pass it on. Anyways, here’s an unrelated drawing I just finished.

24.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

24.02.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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STOP THE SAVE ACT (Updated) All Eyes on the Senate

STOP THE SAVE ACT (Updated)
My new piece is up with lots of info about the SAVE America Act - the version of the SAVE Act that passed the House and is before the Senate this week. This is a MUST READ and then ACT.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

22.02.2026 23:28 πŸ‘ 4822 πŸ” 2427 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 118
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@docpop.org Saw one in the wild!

23.02.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Make art. Dance. Skate. Play music. Bake a cake. Be happy. Fascists hate that shit.

23.02.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just posted "Bad Bun", the newest jam comic from our monthly Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco meetup. This comic was created collaboratively by 20 different artists with no script. https://cartoonistconspiracysf.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/bad-bun-our-jam-comic-from-february-2026/

22.02.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How’s Patreon working for you? I’m wanting to limit myself to only two or three social outlets. Patreon seems like a good choice to monetize the experience in an affordable way for viewers.

20.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Steve Shelley’s Sonic Afterlife The most interesting portfolio of post-Sonic Youth projects belongs to Steve Shelley.

The most interesting portfolio of post-Sonic Youth projects belongs to drummer Steve Shelley. Here are some of the highlights.

20.02.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Ah! You said Pyramid head and it instantly reminded me of the Bob game I worked on. Its boss was a pyramid head!

That was in my mind today because a fan had emailed me about video footage, which didn’t seem to exist online at the moment.

19.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0