Patricia Lupien
@patricialupien.bsky.social
She/Her
Illustrator/Graphic Designer. Eater of Chocolate covered pretzels. Mom to awesome freshman in high school.
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Illustrator/Graphic Designer. Eater of Chocolate covered pretzels. Mom to awesome freshman in high school.
Www.behance.net/patricialupien
October 8, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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According to MIT News, Margaret Hamilton died at the age of 90.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
October 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM
According to MIT News, Margaret Hamilton died at the age of 90.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
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This is a good illustration of how so much of AI theft isn't indirect (ie, data sucked into a model to train the chatbot) - it's actually **direct** copying, but *enabled* by GenAI.
Of course it is: chatbots absolutely suck at creating good, new stuff.
Of course it is: chatbots absolutely suck at creating good, new stuff.
October 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This is a good illustration of how so much of AI theft isn't indirect (ie, data sucked into a model to train the chatbot) - it's actually **direct** copying, but *enabled* by GenAI.
Of course it is: chatbots absolutely suck at creating good, new stuff.
Of course it is: chatbots absolutely suck at creating good, new stuff.
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I deleted this thread because I’m sleepy and want to say it better, but the message was, creatives, be sure to make your own happiness one of your goals.
It’s not selfish to want to be happy in your real life.
It’s not selfish to want to be happy in your real life.
October 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I deleted this thread because I’m sleepy and want to say it better, but the message was, creatives, be sure to make your own happiness one of your goals.
It’s not selfish to want to be happy in your real life.
It’s not selfish to want to be happy in your real life.
“Going for a walk, bitch.”
Wrong answers only. My bet:
thanks for all the fish.
thanks for all the fish.
October 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
“Going for a walk, bitch.”
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This particular "rough layout" was "sketched out" by @patricialupien.bsky.social, a human "artist" I hire to make "art" for my books. I ask her to make "art," she makes "art," and I "pay" her "money" for her "labor."
That's how it works.
Anyway, this "stage" is a bit of an experiment.
That's how it works.
Anyway, this "stage" is a bit of an experiment.
October 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This particular "rough layout" was "sketched out" by @patricialupien.bsky.social, a human "artist" I hire to make "art" for my books. I ask her to make "art," she makes "art," and I "pay" her "money" for her "labor."
That's how it works.
Anyway, this "stage" is a bit of an experiment.
That's how it works.
Anyway, this "stage" is a bit of an experiment.
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Just a bit over $400 left to go! Please help out if you are able, and please quote share on your page so more folks are sure to see this. Thanks so much! ^_^
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Donate to Support for Our Son's Medical Bills, organized by Paul Taylor
My name is Paul, some folks online know me as pablowapsi, the creator of the webcomic … Paul Taylor needs your support for Support for Our Son's Medical Bills
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October 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Just a bit over $400 left to go! Please help out if you are able, and please quote share on your page so more folks are sure to see this. Thanks so much! ^_^
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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Took a break from the cover I should be working on, and came up with a mob family for another cover. Definitely a case of ADHD being a super power.
October 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Took a break from the cover I should be working on, and came up with a mob family for another cover. Definitely a case of ADHD being a super power.
How I arrived on Bluesky.
October 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
How I arrived on Bluesky.
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Tomorrow's blog post will be all about getting a jump on holiday shopping & supporting small businesses.
Indie authors are small businesspeople! I'm an indie author!
So if you want an affordable gift for a reader, here you go. Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
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Indie authors are small businesspeople! I'm an indie author!
So if you want an affordable gift for a reader, here you go. Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour
She's catching the greatest concerts across time. Tina Tharpe doesn't know how she can travel through time. All she knows is, a couple of edibles and some vintage vinyl on the turntable are her ticket...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Tomorrow's blog post will be all about getting a jump on holiday shopping & supporting small businesses.
Indie authors are small businesspeople! I'm an indie author!
So if you want an affordable gift for a reader, here you go. Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Indie authors are small businesspeople! I'm an indie author!
So if you want an affordable gift for a reader, here you go. Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
I have blocked three “Julie’s “ in the last 24 hours. They seem to be ramping up. Remember, don’t engage, just block.
October 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I have blocked three “Julie’s “ in the last 24 hours. They seem to be ramping up. Remember, don’t engage, just block.
My daughter is selling candies and magazines and BarkBox for her Girl Scout fall fundraiser. The troop gets more funds during this compared to Cookie Sales. End of plug. :)
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October 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
My daughter is selling candies and magazines and BarkBox for her Girl Scout fall fundraiser. The troop gets more funds during this compared to Cookie Sales. End of plug. :)
www.gsnutsandmags.com/landing/14/c...
www.gsnutsandmags.com/landing/14/c...
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I expected way more memes by now
October 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I expected way more memes by now
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Weekend paper push time. If you're looking for a quick read, here's my #rockandroll #timetravel adventure. Also available for the #kindle
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social, plus a promo image I banged out for the pre-release promo push.
#booksky
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Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social, plus a promo image I banged out for the pre-release promo push.
#booksky
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September 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Weekend paper push time. If you're looking for a quick read, here's my #rockandroll #timetravel adventure. Also available for the #kindle
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social, plus a promo image I banged out for the pre-release promo push.
#booksky
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social, plus a promo image I banged out for the pre-release promo push.
#booksky
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
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Sharing this for funsies, a series of WIP shots from the seventh Action Figures novel, The Black End War.
This is what it looks like behind the scenes when you hire a human artist instead of resorting to #AI.
Original artwork by @patricialupien.bsky.social
This is what it looks like behind the scenes when you hire a human artist instead of resorting to #AI.
Original artwork by @patricialupien.bsky.social
September 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Sharing this for funsies, a series of WIP shots from the seventh Action Figures novel, The Black End War.
This is what it looks like behind the scenes when you hire a human artist instead of resorting to #AI.
Original artwork by @patricialupien.bsky.social
This is what it looks like behind the scenes when you hire a human artist instead of resorting to #AI.
Original artwork by @patricialupien.bsky.social
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Paper pushin' time. This is the final book in the core Action Figures series, the final battle between the Hero Squad and ShadoWorks. Plus. if you get the print version, you get to enjoy the wraparound cover by @patricialupien.bsky.social #ya #superheroes #booksky
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September 23, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Paper pushin' time. This is the final book in the core Action Figures series, the final battle between the Hero Squad and ShadoWorks. Plus. if you get the print version, you get to enjoy the wraparound cover by @patricialupien.bsky.social #ya #superheroes #booksky
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Anyway, paper pushing time. The penultimate book in the Action Figures series. Betrayals, uneasy alliances, friendships tested, and one hell of a prison break. #ya #superheroes #booksky
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
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Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
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September 22, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Anyway, paper pushing time. The penultimate book in the Action Figures series. Betrayals, uneasy alliances, friendships tested, and one hell of a prison break. #ya #superheroes #booksky
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/acti...
Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/acti...
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His brain is completely broken.
What the actual fuck is this nonsense
What the actual fuck is this nonsense
September 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM
His brain is completely broken.
What the actual fuck is this nonsense
What the actual fuck is this nonsense
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Brookline will plant a tree in your front yard for FREE.
The town handles everything, from selecting the tree to planting it, and even helps maintain it for the first 5 years.
Over 11,000 trees have already been planted through the program.
brooklinema.gov/frontyardtree
The town handles everything, from selecting the tree to planting it, and even helps maintain it for the first 5 years.
Over 11,000 trees have already been planted through the program.
brooklinema.gov/frontyardtree
Front Yard Tree Planting Program | Brookline, MA - Official Website
Description of Front Yard Tree Planting Program
brooklinema.gov
September 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Brookline will plant a tree in your front yard for FREE.
The town handles everything, from selecting the tree to planting it, and even helps maintain it for the first 5 years.
Over 11,000 trees have already been planted through the program.
brooklinema.gov/frontyardtree
The town handles everything, from selecting the tree to planting it, and even helps maintain it for the first 5 years.
Over 11,000 trees have already been planted through the program.
brooklinema.gov/frontyardtree
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With 45 days until the midterms, I urge you all to:
1) Help get out the vote.
2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference.
3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism.
We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
1) Help get out the vote.
2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference.
3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism.
We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
September 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
With 45 days until the midterms, I urge you all to:
1) Help get out the vote.
2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference.
3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism.
We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
1) Help get out the vote.
2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference.
3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism.
We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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Did you know there's only about 75 endangered Southern Resident orcas left in the Pacific Northwest? Trump just made it legal to kill them all if they're not "directly targeted". This means that projects like offshore wave energy generation don't have to consider harming them.
September 20, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Did you know there's only about 75 endangered Southern Resident orcas left in the Pacific Northwest? Trump just made it legal to kill them all if they're not "directly targeted". This means that projects like offshore wave energy generation don't have to consider harming them.
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June 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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If Mike Johnson is closing the House until Midterms, 1) The reps should not get paid, 2) We the People should have a general strike. How did we put it 250 years ago?
“No taxation without representation.”
“No taxation without representation.”
September 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
If Mike Johnson is closing the House until Midterms, 1) The reps should not get paid, 2) We the People should have a general strike. How did we put it 250 years ago?
“No taxation without representation.”
“No taxation without representation.”