Leni Kauffman
@lenikauffman.bsky.social
🇯🇵🇬🇧🇺🇸Illustrator • Based in Lisbon • She/Her • I draw a lot of book covers 📚 Fuck AI 🚫🤖
https://www.lenikauffman.com/
https://www.lenikauffman.com/
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Well hello new followers! 👋🏼 Nice to meet you all! I’m Leni, I’m an illustrator and I mostly draw a lot of book covers. Here’s some of my work!
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The biggest mistake every corporation is making right now is becoming *so* shitty that people are actually realizing we *don't* need that thing we spent 90% of our lives thinking we would die without.
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The biggest mistake every corporation is making right now is becoming *so* shitty that people are actually realizing we *don't* need that thing we spent 90% of our lives thinking we would die without.
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Learning to draw really just takes lots of time and practice. But when you say that a bunch of people are like "if that was true, then I could do it!" And then you're like "yes" and then they're like "see? that's why you're lying!!" and then they continue to not practice because they don't like to
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Learning to draw really just takes lots of time and practice. But when you say that a bunch of people are like "if that was true, then I could do it!" And then you're like "yes" and then they're like "see? that's why you're lying!!" and then they continue to not practice because they don't like to
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I've said this before but just because some artists are able to draw BIPOC characters sometimes does not mean that they are "safe" for us to be around.
Discernment is good to have, and I don't think I'll ever let that go.
The keyword here is "sometimes".
Discernment is good to have, and I don't think I'll ever let that go.
The keyword here is "sometimes".
January 28, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I've said this before but just because some artists are able to draw BIPOC characters sometimes does not mean that they are "safe" for us to be around.
Discernment is good to have, and I don't think I'll ever let that go.
The keyword here is "sometimes".
Discernment is good to have, and I don't think I'll ever let that go.
The keyword here is "sometimes".
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so very surprising that a filmmaker famous for stealing from - sorry, paying homage to - Satoshi Kon would gladly embrace the latest theft machine
January 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM
so very surprising that a filmmaker famous for stealing from - sorry, paying homage to - Satoshi Kon would gladly embrace the latest theft machine
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Abolish ICE!
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
January 25, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Abolish ICE!
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
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Heated Rivalry ❤️
January 27, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Heated Rivalry ❤️
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I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...
MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...
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here is my little hack that helps sometimes
January 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM
here is my little hack that helps sometimes
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Imagine doing a murder on a train and then you see Poirot. You’re so fucked
January 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Imagine doing a murder on a train and then you see Poirot. You’re so fucked
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GenAI companies keep claiming the books and copyrighted works their programed were "trained" on without permission didn't retain complete copies in their systems. This was a lie.
These companies may now face for even more liability for violating copyrights. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
These companies may now face for even more liability for violating copyrights. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
AI’s Memorization Crisis
Large language models don’t “learn”—they copy. And that could change everything for the tech industry.
www.theatlantic.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
GenAI companies keep claiming the books and copyrighted works their programed were "trained" on without permission didn't retain complete copies in their systems. This was a lie.
These companies may now face for even more liability for violating copyrights. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
These companies may now face for even more liability for violating copyrights. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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All the best illustrators you have ever known or heard of, whether they admit to it or not, likely make heavy use of reference. Use it. Even if your style is more abstract, the advice still applies.
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
All the best illustrators you have ever known or heard of, whether they admit to it or not, likely make heavy use of reference. Use it. Even if your style is more abstract, the advice still applies.
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what do you mean the stranger things documentary shows them writing the script on a computer with 3 chat gpt tabs open
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
what do you mean the stranger things documentary shows them writing the script on a computer with 3 chat gpt tabs open
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Hi #PortfolioDay
Im Bruce, an illustrator, creative director, printmaker & sculptor. Big fan of old goofy SFF covers, forced perspective & experimentation. Nice to meet you :)
ILLO: www.instagram.com/bad_manifesto
FA: www.instagram.com/oombruce
PRINTS: www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay
Im Bruce, an illustrator, creative director, printmaker & sculptor. Big fan of old goofy SFF covers, forced perspective & experimentation. Nice to meet you :)
ILLO: www.instagram.com/bad_manifesto
FA: www.instagram.com/oombruce
PRINTS: www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Hi #PortfolioDay
Im Bruce, an illustrator, creative director, printmaker & sculptor. Big fan of old goofy SFF covers, forced perspective & experimentation. Nice to meet you :)
ILLO: www.instagram.com/bad_manifesto
FA: www.instagram.com/oombruce
PRINTS: www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay
Im Bruce, an illustrator, creative director, printmaker & sculptor. Big fan of old goofy SFF covers, forced perspective & experimentation. Nice to meet you :)
ILLO: www.instagram.com/bad_manifesto
FA: www.instagram.com/oombruce
PRINTS: www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay
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Read what you want, darlings, but it's odd when books that happen to feature sex are treated as radioactive and those about murder are treated as general interest.
January 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Read what you want, darlings, but it's odd when books that happen to feature sex are treated as radioactive and those about murder are treated as general interest.
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don’t let them in. fuck ice. fuck fascists
June 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
don’t let them in. fuck ice. fuck fascists
Starting the new year with a renewed hatred for all things Gen AI. So I drew a knight slaying a dragon, can you spot all the hints that the monster is AI? 🌞
January 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Starting the new year with a renewed hatred for all things Gen AI. So I drew a knight slaying a dragon, can you spot all the hints that the monster is AI? 🌞
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If you’re not willing to draw the line on your participation in a platform at “it helps create sexualized images of minors against their will” then I’m not sure you have a line or that it’s particularly meaningful.
Many such cases but might as well acknowledge it.
Many such cases but might as well acknowledge it.
January 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
If you’re not willing to draw the line on your participation in a platform at “it helps create sexualized images of minors against their will” then I’m not sure you have a line or that it’s particularly meaningful.
Many such cases but might as well acknowledge it.
Many such cases but might as well acknowledge it.
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Dappled light ✨🍃
December 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Dappled light ✨🍃
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Merry Christmas! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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4 weeks from today, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU hits shelves on Jan 13th!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU with
The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed and personalized copy! And you can come see me on tour in LA, Orlando, NYC, & DC!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU with
The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed and personalized copy! And you can come see me on tour in LA, Orlando, NYC, & DC!
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
4 weeks from today, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU hits shelves on Jan 13th!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU with
The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed and personalized copy! And you can come see me on tour in LA, Orlando, NYC, & DC!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU with
The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed and personalized copy! And you can come see me on tour in LA, Orlando, NYC, & DC!
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I can't believe we're only 5 weeks out from LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU on Jan 13th!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU w/ The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social w/ your signed & personalized copy! Come see me on Tour in January in LA, NYC, and DC!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU w/ The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social w/ your signed & personalized copy! Come see me on Tour in January in LA, NYC, and DC!
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I can't believe we're only 5 weeks out from LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU on Jan 13th!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU w/ The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social w/ your signed & personalized copy! Come see me on Tour in January in LA, NYC, and DC!
If you pre-order LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU w/ The Ripped Bodice LA, you’ll get this gorgeous art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social w/ your signed & personalized copy! Come see me on Tour in January in LA, NYC, and DC!
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SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE is warm, cozy, & out today. I hope you love it! 💗
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE is warm, cozy, & out today. I hope you love it! 💗
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...