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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · 10d

That morning when the first 3 cups of coffee feel like a warm up for the next 6.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · 25d

Researching this story was incredibly heartwarming.

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · 25d

In his short life, Owney lived freer and bigger than most! If you’re going to read anything today, let it be this.

#owney #postoffice #mascot #dog #travel #mail #pet #inspiration

How One Unassuming Scruffy Mutt Became a Mascot for the United States Postal Service, Traveled the World and Made History: The story of Owney

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has a rather storied history. First, Benjamin Franklin was appointed the original Postmaster General in 1775, which was a pretty solid debut. This was followed ...

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Sep 17

You are officially invited to check out my shop. #art #merch #brand

The ARTpublika Shop @theartpublikashop.bsky.social · Sep 17

Discover the pragmatic side of art at The ARTpublika Shop!

#ARTpublika #lifestyle #brand #shop #advert #art #merch

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’m a little late to the party but, damn, #Narcos is a good #show.

Reportedly, 1/3 of it is based on facts & depicted correctly, but the rest is #historicalfiction. Still, the balance between fact & fiction is maintained very well. Have to give it up to the #writers & #directors on this one.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 28

“Just a rainbow in the dark…”
God, I miss Dio.

#photo

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 28

Me and stuff I made.

The ARTpublika Shop @theartpublikashop.bsky.social · Aug 28

All of our t-shirts are 100% cotton and printed on with eco friendly ink. It’s a conscious effort to be a responsible small business and indie publishing house.

#earthfriendly #peoplefriendly #art #smallbiz #sustainability #ecofriendly

T-shirts from The ARTpublika Shop| Punk Isadora Duncan & Bohemian Johanna Bonger | Designs by Liz Publika

Liz Publika holding up recycled packaging from The ARTpublika Shop

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 25

As a huge Bruce Campbell fan, I couldn’t help designing this after I finally got to interview the legend for my own publication. And yeah, he’s as fun as he seems.

#EvilDead #artposter #illustration #artist #LizPublika

The ARTpublika Shop @theartpublikashop.bsky.social · Aug 25

This badass #poster honoring the totally groovy #EvilDead franchise is to die for. Our original 16” x 20” design is printed on thick museum-quality paper and makes an awesome #gift for any #horror fan. So get yours in time for #Halloween! Only at The ARTpublika Shop!

👉 tinyurl.com/2mfscm2u

Chainsaw Evil Dead Poster from The ARTpublika Shop on branded background | Illustration by Liz Publika

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 22

I loved writing this. Truly.

#dogs #love #myheart

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · Aug 22

Binge the entire volume or read a story that stands out to you, either way, you’ll learn something about dogs and the people who love them. And that’s a win.

#art #artsky #dogs #dogsky #dogart #ARTpublika #artcultureforthepeople

ARTpublika Magazine | Volume 26: Art of Dogs

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 8

Beautiful!

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 8

I haven’t been posting much. The news is heavy and more complaining isn’t going to fix that. But making something and channeling my frustration into creativity is helping me deal with the realities of life. And, luckily, it’s a scientifically backed way to calm the mind. So I wrote about it. #writer

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’ve all heard that art is good for calming the mind. But what is the science behind this idea? We take a closer look.

#artsky #art #makeart #psychology #research #scisky #mentalhealth

Under Stress? A Science-Backed Argument For Making Art

It's 2 AM and you're lying in bed. You should be sleeping. Instead, you're mentally rehearsing tomorrow's presentation, rehashing the day's news, and having a panic attack about the future, all the wh...

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 4

Got to speak to one of my favorite artists about one of my favorites types of art.

#journalism #artwriter #interviewer #artsandculture #AlisonFriend #LizPublika

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · Aug 4

Over the past 4 years, Alison Friend has become a household name, thanks to her beloved paintings of dogs. In our exclusive interview, we chat with Alison about her life, upcoming projects & DOGS! Read the sweet story 👇

#interview #alisonfriend #painter #dog #dogs #artsky #artist #dogpainter #art

How Alison Friend Became an Internationally Beloved Artist and THE Painter of Dogs: An interview

ARTpublika Magazine spoke to Alison Friend to learn more about her charming dog portraits, the journey that brought her to this moment, and her genuine love of spreading joy through art.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 1

2/2 Some #filmcritics champion the #movie as one of the funniest in recent history. Opinions differ, I get that. But I think it could have benefitted from more #spoofing of released #films, no snowman (iykyk), and more utilization of background silliness, and legacy #characters, like Nordberg’s son.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Aug 1

1/2| Just saw #TheNakedGun. I wanted to love it. Truly, I did. And while I enjoyed it, and definitely agree that Liam and Pamela have great chemistry, it doesn’t quite live up to the originals. I prefer cleverness to outrageousness, and, in my opinion, some scenes leaned closer to the latter.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 25

PSA: There is only 1 week left till Naked Gun. I think Liam and Pamela are great casts and they will do justice to the originals. #cannotwait

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 24

When you model merch from your shop :)

#shop #TheARTpublikaShop #apparel

The ARTpublika Shop @theartpublikashop.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hey, like the shirt? Our original Johanna Bonger T-shirt features 5 references to Vincent van Gogh’s paintings cause, you know, she made him famous. Can you name them all?

#JohannaBonger #VincentvanGogh #artsky #shopsky #historysky #pantings #impressionism

Liz Publika wearing the Gold Johanna Bonger t-shirt from The ARTpublika Shop

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 16

That’s where his baby stays.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 16

But his blues album, for me, tops all.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 16

My favorite!

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sometimes she looks like a model. At other times, not so much. My toothy angel.

#Ripley #dog #dogsky

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 10

Proud to say that I designed/illustrated all of these :)

#design #art #posters #wallart #illustrator #artist #artislife

The ARTpublika Shop @theartpublikashop.bsky.social · Jul 10

Expanding this collection by dropping some new posters on the weekend! But check out what we’ve got so far!

#writers #artists #badasses #florals #artsky #posters #shop

Original Posters | The ARTpublika Shop

All of the awesome posters featured in The ARTpublika Shop are designed in-house and are inspired by content published in ARTpublika Magazine.

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 8

Bridges was a master at painting elegant and delicate botanicals. Her work is beautiful! #artsky #arthistory #americanartist

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · Jul 8

Delicate Botanicals in Watercolor by American Artist Fidelia Bridges (1834 - 1923): A visual essay 👉 tinyurl.com/ytueyxc3

Roses by American Artist Fidelia Bridges (1834 - 1923) in the Art of Water volume of ARTpublika Magazine

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jul 4

Time to design some new products for @theartpublikashop.bsky.social, but first, a warm up.

#art #man #face #digitalsketch #artsky #artist #design #digitaldrawing #illustration

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Wet Tribe @wettribe.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Florida Everglades is considered the most environmentally sensitive wetland in the country, a unique ecosystem home to various rare and endangered species. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandWednesday #SaveTheEverglades

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jun 24

Been enjoying exploring ChatGPT and Claude; both are amazing and powerful tools. From schedule management to brainstorming ideas to making research easier, these are the “assistants” I’ve always wanted.

#AI #ChatGPT #Claude #tech #futurism

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Liz Publika @lizpublika.bsky.social · Jun 23

So proud of this one!

#editorial #publishing #indiepress #magazine #artsmag

ARTpublika Magazine @artpublikamag.bsky.social · Jun 23

Like dogs that paint? What about paintings of dogs? How about statues of dogs? We have all of that, in the new volume of ARTpublika Magazine on the Art of Dogs!

#dogs #canines #art #history #advertising #fineart #culture

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ARTpublika Magazine | Volume 26: Art of Dogs

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