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Events Announcement – Pride n’ Zines
Event successes and events to come. Check out the current lineup!
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Monkey Wrenchin’ 🐒🔧💥
Monkey Wrench Radical Zinefest is back! Join us May 2nd to meet some of the raddest regional zinesters and local mutual aid organizations. Also, read on about my zine related updates.
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Zines + Health =
Time to communicate studio stuff like … where my current zine projects stand?
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VERTIGO [?]
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Wrote this poem today after some vertigo symptoms took over.
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Last Events of 2025, 12/6 +12/13
Announcing two events to wrap up the 2025! Come see me in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. And take a look at the cutest studio helpers just because.
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Railroad City Mobile Book Fair
Thanks to everyone who supported the read-in event! Read for the recap and details about two self-publishing events you can find me at in the midwest this month.
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Wrangling Cats [Literally and Figuratively]
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September is wrapping me in crisp air from open windows, ragweed pollen and a full heart. I’m finally getting back into the flow of working in the studio after a wild few months… which has mainly consisted of cat crises and wrangling kittens, literally. Read on for studio updates!
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Key Learning of Running A Small Studio
I wanted to share a thought I have regarding my studio as slide into 2025. I originally wrote five learnings that were marketing and business related, but instead of a list, I leave you with the most important learning to stay grounded.
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Last Events of 2024, 12/7-12/8
Announcing two back-to-back events to wrap up the 2024 year! Come see me in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana.
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Becoming Lake Erie REDUX
A More-Than-Human Society vol 2 zine has launched, so I want to reshare my ode to Downriver area of Detroit, Michigan in its final risograph form!
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MONUMENTAL CIRCLE
Liberation is a dream within reach through the compassionate actions of each of us. This poem was inspired by a conversation with a man who is able to tap into a reality that most cannot fathom. Forms of oppression will appear in cycles if we don’t heed the learnings of history.
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Introducing A More-than-Human Society Zine!
A More-than-Human Society is a collaborative semi-annual zine series by myself and my partner (on the project and in life), Mark, from Punk Academx. In it, we bring together our skills and passions to promote a message of respect for the Earth and all life.
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June 2024 Events!
June is packed with exciting events in Indianapolis, including markets, poetry conferences, and film screenings! Come say hi!
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To Mama Tripod
This post is in part an ode to my lady, Mama Tripod the doe, who roamed the woodland next to my college apartment. The rest are thoughts about how past work informs the present, zines, artist books and some exciting related updates!
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Becoming Lake Erie
I wrote this poem for an upcoming zine themed on “place”. Downriver, Michigan is a place that is a part of me. I am always in awe of its beauty and neglect.
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FREE GAZA Poster
This poster design is available for download if anyone would like to use it in protest of the U.S. funding the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
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5′ Mountain
Back into writing poetry after a long hiatus… again. This piece was written in response to a Long Covid flare-up and the lessons learned from places I’ve met.
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HURRAY! Two years of the Non-Human Neighbors Zine
Channeling sorrow, I began ‘Non-Human Neighbors’ zine as a project to highlight the JOY I feel in living with the individuals around me. My hope is to communicate that the beings we share space with are inherently worthy of consideration and respect. Thank you to all who support the project.
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PEACE // LIBERATION Poppies
This is a A3 (11×17″) poster for download if anyone would like to use it in protest or as an image of hope. May all beings be at ease. Poppies symbolize remembrance of those lost and to wish for a peaceful future.
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MOSS CLOUDS
Back into writing poetry after a long hiatus, or at least back to sharing these words the world. Also announcing my new hand-painted patch project!
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Blood Moon Risograph Print
On the evening of the last full lunar eclipse until 2025, I finally finished a piece that I started in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s the behind the scenes!
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Celebrating ONE YEAR of the “Non-Human Neighbors” Mini-Zine!
Here I am, reminiscing on the one year anniversary of the Non-Human Neighbors zine project. What a dream come true!
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Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine
I’m excited to share my newest project with you all–the Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine! Read on for details and how to subscribe for the quarterly publication.
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
The summer solstice occurred about a month ago and now we’re in the thick of the season. I want to make sure I post this poem before I forget!
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‘Stay Proud’ Heart
Here and queer! See the artistic process that transformed this LGBTQ+ ‘Stay Proud’ painting to a final sticker design. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
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I AM HERE I AM
Brood x cicadas are arriving! Observing them around metro Detroit inspired me to create this sketch and poem.
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The Laborers Are Free
‘The Laborers Are Free’: take a look at a new painting based upon a poem I wrote at the onset of the pandemic.
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B117
Had fun with a compass while illustrating an abstract COVID-19 virus. Check out this piece and my free-verse poem ‘B117’.
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Should Be A Good Awakening
Read my new poem “A Good Awakening” with an original mossy illustration!
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Robin’s Song
Check out my newest painting and poem featuring the iconic bringers of spring, American Robins!
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PANDEMIVERSARY
A poem to mark the full year of the pandemic and a sketchbook illustration featuring four garner snakes.
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Light Strikes
Light Strikes: Poem and sketchbook illustration (featuring a hairy woodpecker and pressed squill flowers). This is the very first poem posted on my blog!
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Portraits of Gumbo the Cat
Gumbo is silky black cat who was adopted from a wood pile as a small kitten. Read more about this mischievous cat and the artistic process behind his two commissioned portraits!
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Snowy Cardinal Holiday Commission
This Northern Cardinal painting was commissioned as a custom gift for the holidays. Created at the end of 2020, the image symbolized perseverance and hope for the months ahead. Read on to see the story!
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Portrait of Eli the Bunny
Eli is a big rescued bunny who is loved dearly by his family! Read about the process of painting his commissioned portrait.
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Fancy Enough Swan Illustration
The ‘Fancy Enough Swan’ screen print poster is my studio’s first ever retail art for sale! Read about the inspiration for the piece and artistic process behind creating it.
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Introducing Ren S.K. Studio
Welcome to Ren S.K. art studio! Illustration and graphic design inspired by nature. Follow my artwork and reach out for commissions.
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