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Amii Illustrates

@amiiillustrates.bsky.social

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Illustrator & funny comic strip maker ✍️ Get my book, calendar, prints & more 👇 www.amiiillustrates.com

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Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you so much!!

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 12h

Reckless 🫤 inktober day 8

Funny comic strip.
“I’m Steve and I’m a reckless spender”
*group of people missing arms and legs* “hi Steve”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 1d

Starfish 🧜‍♀️ inktober day 7!

Funny comic strip.
Starfish speaking on phone: “sorry babe they’re making me stay late again”
*reveals starfish happily working as mermaid bra*
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 2d

Pierce 🫤 inktober day 6

Funny comic strip.
Interviewer “thanks for coming but it’s not gonna work”
Interviewee with face piercings “is it the piercings?”
*zoom out to reveal interviewees large monster tentacles*
Interviewer “… yes”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 3d

Deer 🦌 inktober day 5

Funny comic strip.
A smashed window with a deer head poking through stares at person inside
Deer: you got any berries?
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 4d

Murky 🐊 inktober day 4

Funny comic strip. Two alligators stood beside pool of water with “for sale” sign.
Alligator wearing a tie: “it’s a generous pool of murky wa-“
Other gator: “sold”
Illustration drawn in simplistic line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 5d

Crown 👑 inktober day 3

Funny comic strip.
Person speaking to king sat in throne “yes I can see the crown, you still have to decide what you want for dinner”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 6d

Weave 🕷️ inktober day 2!

Funny comic strip.
Weave factory
Person sat on bench with spider
Spider: we’re ready your your interview
Person squishes spider
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 7d

Day 1 of Inktober (moustache), which means I’m planning to make a new comic every day of October. Wish me luck!

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 7d

Moustache

Funny comic strip.
Person applies a fake moustache in the bathroom.
Someone calls out “next!”
Doctor says “you look a lot like my last patient” as the person wearing moustache bends over a table.
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 10d

Get your 2026 wall calendar now! www.amiiillustrates.com/shop-home/p/...

Funny Cartoon 2026 Wall Calendar - Amii Illustrates

A funny 2026 calendar filled with hilarious comic strips, dry humour and sweary jokes.

www.amiiillustrates.com

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 10d

The comic for January in my 2026 calendar 😌

Funny comic strip.
Dog brings ball to owner “I got you a gift”
Owner throws ball
Dog “prick”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 11d

2026 wall calendar out NOW! ❤️ www.amiiillustrates.com/shop-home/p/...

Funny Cartoon 2026 Wall Calendar - Amii Illustrates

A funny 2026 calendar filled with hilarious comic strips, dry humour and sweary jokes.

www.amiiillustrates.com

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 11d

The comic I chose for the cover of my 2026 calendar!

Funny comic strip.
Person holding camera “now let’s do a silly one”
*takes mugshot of prisoner sticking their tongue out*
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 11d

This is exactly my mental image for the exotic dancers

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 16d

Funny comic strip.
Worm says “today will be better”
Dog pees on worm.
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you!!

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 18d

More good news from around the world + sources! (3/3)

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
california to be first state to ban ultra-processed food from school meals
amii illustrates

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
new mexico will be first state to offer free childcare to all families from november
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Sources

Firearm ban: independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-gun-laws-keyham-government-b2801749

Amsterdam staircases: independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/amsterdam-cat-staircases-canals-b2800234

Dorset seahorses: theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/25/volunteer-dorset-divers-see-surge-in-seahorses

LGBT+ health inequalities: england.nhs.uk/2025/07/nhs-launches-review-to-tackle-lgbt-health-inequalities

Canada job ghosting: nowtoronto.com/news/ontarios-legislation-stop-companies-ghosting-job-seekers

Denmark book tax: euronews.com/culture/2025/08/21/denmark-cuts-25-book-sales-tax

Bee superfood: ox.ac.uk/news/2025-08-20-saving-bees-superfoods-boost-colony-reproduction

Scotland greyhound racing: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9znvg1xnyo

New Mexico childcare: governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/08/new-mexico-first-state-to-offer-universal-child-care

California processed food: fpsa.org/news/california-law-ban-ultra-processed-foods-school-meals

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 18d

Some recent positive news from around the world 🌱 (2/3)

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
denmark to abolish tax on books to tackle decline in reading among young people
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GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
NHS launched first ever review to tackle LGBT+ health inequalities
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GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
greyhound racing set to be banned in Scotland
amii illustrates

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
scientists found superfood for bees, resulting in 15x more larvae
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Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 18d

It’s time for some good news! 🌱🌍 (a thread, 1/3)

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
domestic abusers will be banned from owning firearms in the UK
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GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
amsterdam is building over 500 tiny staircases to help cats out of canals
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GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
ghosting job applicants will be illegal in Canada from 2026
amii illustrates

GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK
conservation efforts have led to a spike in seahorse sightings in Dorset, UK
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Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 19d

Funny illustration. Under water a swans feet splash. Fish says “apparently he’s elegant up top”, “bullsh#t”. Drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 20d

Comic strip. Person poses for photo at camping ground. 2nd panel reveals a bear is taking the photo. Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 26d

Me (left) vs. my boyfriend (right) colouring the same page… for the first time, I think I won

A coloured in page of a funny adult colouring book. Cartoon shows “exotic dancers” sign, and indoors two reptiles are pole dancing. Page is coloured with alcohol marker pens.

The same page coloured in a slightly different way. Cartoon shows “exotic dancers” sign, and indoors two reptiles are pole dancing. Page is coloured with alcohol marker pens.

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · Sep 6

The sketch I drew at least a year ago when I first had this idea hahaha

Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · Sep 6

Funny comic strip.
*looking at bananas on a tree* “shame they’re not edible”
Person with verticals banana shape protruding from their neck: “what”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.