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Mike Hales
@ekimtiki.bsky.social
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2d Illustrator, 3d Modeller. Painter. Barista. Audio mover. Skeleton.

https://www.mikehalesart.com/
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ekimtiki.bsky.social
I created a monstrosity. An eyesore. Vomit tank. Nobody asked for this. And yet, it lives to serve.
A drawing of Vomit Tank, an unwanted necessity to fight the hordes of evil. Wretched, foul breath of death and regret spilling forth onto the fat heads of fascist traitors. In the end, there will be nothing left but the stench of wasteful flesh, useless projectile machines, and unfulfilled dreams of a crooked patriotism. Drawing by By Mike Hales A drawing of Vomit Tank, an unwanted necessity to fight the hordes of evil. Wretched, foul breath of death and regret spilling forth onto the fat heads of fascist traitors. In the end, there will be nothing left but the stench of wasteful flesh, useless projectile machines, and unfulfilled dreams of a crooked patriotism. Drawing by By Mike Hales A drawing of Vomit Tank, an unwanted necessity to fight the hordes of evil. Wretched, foul breath of death and regret spilling forth onto the fat heads of fascist traitors. In the end, there will be nothing left but the stench of wasteful flesh, useless projectile machines, and unfulfilled dreams of a crooked patriotism. Drawing by By Mike Hales
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
My relationship with visual art is taking a turn. The more I work on audio projects, the more my visual work becomes messier, more abstract. Maybe there’s no connection. Maybe I’m just getting tired.
Close up of Vomit Tank by Mike Hales Close up of Vomit Tank by Mike Hales Close up of Vomit Tank by Mike Hales Close up of Vomit Tank by Mike Hales
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Today’s observations:
Photo of Dolores tree by Mike Hales Photo of Dolores Church by Mike Hales Photo of tree on Dorland Street by Mike Hales Photo of a side walk on Dorland Street by Mike Hales
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Today’s observations:
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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docpop.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Bay Area art friends: it's time for another SF Cartoonist Conspiracy jam. Come draw comics with us on Tuesday November 11th at Finjan Qahwa cafe in the Mission. https://cartoonistconspiracysf.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/sf-cartoonist-conspiracy-on-november-11th-2025/
Flier for The Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco that shows a robot sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and some jam, while the robot draws on a sheet of paper. The robot is thinking "Everybody hates my art". The info on the poster says these CCSF meetups happen on the second tuesday of each month from 7-9pm at Finjan Qahwa coffee shop in San Francisco. Text at the bottom of the page says "Human-made art by @urfspace, @ekimtiki, @DocPop, and @HappyFreakShow
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Good morning. Here’s some important photos I found on the internet recently:
November 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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yashiro-manabu.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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darcymarks.bsky.social
I know people sometimes forget, but your local elections ARE CRUCIAL. Your schools & libraries depend on local elections. Your AG choice is the one who will stand up to unjust federal actions. We've seen mayors stand up. And if you want to shift your party, the local elections are where you do it.
runwithskizzers.bsky.social Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 7d
I voted early, and this “off election year” had a ton of consequential races from school board to public service commission to judges. Make sure you vote in your local election today!
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
SOUTHERN REACH READERS and weirdlings in general, here's a call for lighthouse photo submissions if you want a chance to be in the forthcoming Area X: The Southern Reach Files book. Starts Nov. 1, ends Jan 21. PLEASE read thoroughly. Questions, weirdos?

www.jeffvandermeer.com/lighthouseph...
An epic and mind-blowing expansion of the Area X story by way of a hidden metal box full of secret images and documents purporting to be the last report of the Central agent Karen Hargraves. Spanning the 30 years of Southern Reach expeditions, reaching into the past and the future, this full-color book will satisfy Area X completists while adding to the narrative begun with the first four novels, to Michael Sand at Abrams, in an exclusive submission, by Joseph Veltre at Gersh Agency and attorney Alex Kohner (world).
October 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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docpop.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I picked up a copy of Travis Nichols’ “Monster Pocket Doodles” a few years back, but today was my first day drawing in it. Each page has a starter sketch (in black ink) and I’m using pink and blue gel pens for my sketches.
A copy of “Monster Pocket Doodles” by Travis Nichols. It’s a small sketchbook. There’s also a nice looking cappuccino and a bunch of pink and blue pens on the table. A started sketch of a three eyed monster with one horn that is printed on a page of the Monster sketchbook. This is what the page looks like before I drew anything on it. This is a page from the Monster Pocket Doodles book that I have drawn on using pink and blue lines. It shows a four eyed monster wearing glasses and swim shorts. He is muscular and holding a sign that says “this guy”. Most of the art is pink and blue, but you can see some black lines that were printed on the paper before I started drawing.
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
More Gerf!
A drawing of a cat named Gerf by Mike Hales
November 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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carlosfilm.bsky.social
David Lynch altar for the Día de Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever.
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Gerf
November 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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sorryhat.bsky.social
Lunch sketch.
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.

Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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notanotheralex.bsky.social
something_spooky.psd

#art #horror
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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dabeard.bsky.social
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
You’ve inspired me. Followed the link and found this pose, so had to sketch it out.
Sketch drawing of photo by Mike Hales Ink drawing of Photo from Pintrest. Original photo from Pinterest.
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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archive.org
Creepy cartoon fun! 👻🎃
In THE HAUNTED HOUSE (1929), #MickeyMouse faces a swarm of skeletons who make him play the organ — with some animation from THE SKELETON DANCE! 💀🐭

More spooky season ⤵️
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#Halloween #SpookySeason
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
More observations from yesterday’s walk: these are all taken very close to each other.
Photos of Boise, ID by Mike Hales Photos of Boise, ID by Mike Hales Photos of Boise, ID by Mike Hales Photos of Boise, ID by Mike Hales
October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Today’s observations:
Photos of Boise Idaho, 2025, by Mike Hales Photos of Boise Idaho, 2025, by Mike Hales Photos of Boise Idaho, 2025, by Mike Hales Photos of Boise Idaho, 2025, by Mike Hales
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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derfbackderf.bsky.social
it exists! Really fun comp. Put together by Van Jenson, with stories by Mike Allred, Josh Cotter, Zander Cannon, Shaenon Garrity, & 2 pieces by yours truly.
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Good morning. Who’s looking for a fresh new start to life?
A drawing of a man who has apparently escaped an attempted lobotomy. He makes effort to bring himself back into society, but realizes there are many people still who cheer on those who would do him and others harm. A drawing by Mike Hales
October 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Hi: just checking in. I’m still cookin healthy. Hope everyone is doing well and getting enough rest.
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
ekimtiki.bsky.social
Today’s weather: Sad clowns.
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM