Kill Taupe
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[kil - tohp] Don’t be beige. Live a colorful life. 🐻 Artist in Ypsilanti, MI - killtaupe.com
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.
Of course I’ll never use that term because no one in the history of the world has ever sucked on a chili dog.
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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.
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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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.
🦫 https://aadl.org/node/663373
Sunday, February 1 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library.
🦫 https://aadl.org/node/663373
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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.
🦫 https://aadl.org/node/663373
Sunday, February 1 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library.
🦫 https://aadl.org/node/663373
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Excellent reporting & a must read from Elena Nicholson at the Michigan Daily about the Data Center UofM is trying to forcefully build in Ypsilanti www.michigandaily.com/opinion/colu...
#stopthedatacenter
#stopthedatacenter
How UMich is forcing a data center on Ypsilanti
The combined 144 acres the University seems to have settled on are agricultural or recreational use land. No one deserves to have their local park taken over by a data center.
www.michigandaily.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Excellent reporting & a must read from Elena Nicholson at the Michigan Daily about the Data Center UofM is trying to forcefully build in Ypsilanti www.michigandaily.com/opinion/colu...
#stopthedatacenter
#stopthedatacenter
Finished up this years holiday card illustration. Off to print it goes. 🌲
November 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Finished up this years holiday card illustration. Off to print it goes. 🌲
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...
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
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.
www.mlive.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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...
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
The Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville was a unique hike. It featured a multitude of sculptures nestled in the forest along the trail.
September 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville was a unique hike. It featured a multitude of sculptures nestled in the forest along the trail.
September 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
September 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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.
This wildflower serving the brightest shade of orange. 😎 #bloomscrolling
September 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This wildflower serving the brightest shade of orange. 😎 #bloomscrolling
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
You can also snag some sweet Akako G. Shins stickers while you’re there searching for your next book. 📚 @aadl.org
September 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
You can also snag some sweet Akako G. Shins stickers while you’re there searching for your next book. 📚 @aadl.org
Invasive AF, but still pretty. #bloomscrolling
September 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Invasive AF, but still pretty. #bloomscrolling
The garden putting on its late summer show. #bloomscrolling
August 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The garden putting on its late summer show. #bloomscrolling
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Some Kaiju #illustrations that I did a while back. #art
August 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Some Kaiju #illustrations that I did a while back. #art
Hrmmm… I wonder who that adorable silhouette belongs to? Find out on Sunday at the #AADL 🤗 #AnnArbor
The Game Over Gala ends with a BIG reveal 🤭
Be there Sunday, August 24 at the Downtown Library to meet the newest member of AADL!
aadl.org/gameovergala
Be there Sunday, August 24 at the Downtown Library to meet the newest member of AADL!
aadl.org/gameovergala
August 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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
#bloomscrolling #gardening #flowers
August 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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
#bloomscrolling #gardening #flowers
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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
#YpsiReal #ArtisanMarket #HolyBones #ArtistOpportunity
August 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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
#YpsiReal #ArtisanMarket #HolyBones #ArtistOpportunity
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
#bloomscrolling #garden
July 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
#bloomscrolling #garden
A round of applause for this small patch of balloon flowers. They’re on their third year and filling in nicely.
#bloomscrolling #gardening
#bloomscrolling #gardening
July 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A round of applause for this small patch of balloon flowers. They’re on their third year and filling in nicely.
#bloomscrolling #gardening
#bloomscrolling #gardening
July 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Stepped out into the garden with my morning coffee and was greeted by this humongous hibiscus bloom. 😍
#bloomscrolling #garden
#bloomscrolling #garden
July 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Stepped out into the garden with my morning coffee and was greeted by this humongous hibiscus bloom. 😍
#bloomscrolling #garden
#bloomscrolling #garden
The orange day lilies are really thriving this year. #bloomscrolling #garden
June 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The orange day lilies are really thriving this year. #bloomscrolling #garden
June 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM