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I’m late posting this, but a huge thank you to Dav I’m late posting this, but a huge thank you to David Maier @david_52403 for purchasing three of my pieces in one fell swoop (and promptly gifting them back to staff members at @craftdcr). Thankful for all you do to support Cedar Rapids and its creatives! #supportlocalart #printmakersofinstagram #missinglinkartistry
All set up as of a bit ago—be gay, do crime (the c All set up as of a bit ago—be gay, do crime (the crime in question being supporting queer-owned businesses, if you ask the government)! Come hang out! I’m inside the market by the bar. #graphicdesignersofinstagram #printmakersofinstagram #supportlocal #happypride #missinglinkartistry
TIMING UPDATE FOR TODAY!! I hope to be over and se TIMING UPDATE FOR TODAY!! I hope to be over and set up by 2:30ish, and will party til the end! #graphicdesignersofinstagram #printmakersofinstagram #artfair #happypride #missinglinkartistry
Come on down to @easterniowaartsacademy for Chroma Come on down to @easterniowaartsacademy for Chroma Art Mart! I’m here alongside other amazing vendors. I also got a restock of pride merch! Here till 4pm. #missinglinkartistry #printmakersofinstagram #graphicdesignersofinstagram #artfair #somanystickers
“It takes a certain kind of fool to make a differe “It takes a certain kind of fool to make a difference in the world.” - @willicarlisle 

If memory serves, I first heard of Willi Carlisle through an old friend’s musician cousin’s email newsletter. I had the opportunity to see him at the Raccoon Motel in Davenport in August of ’24 (opened by the wonderfully weird and talented @genevieveheyward, a badass in her own right). Importantly, I had only done a little cursory research on YouTube at this point.

That first show was in support of his album Critterland; not being as familiar with his work, I didn’t know then most of the songs, nor what that album would come to mean to me in the couple years since its release. It’s a significantly darker tone than prior albums—which in hindsight, I suppose, is in part what drew me to it. Willi is a masterful poet unto himself, but is also a folklorist and collector of old folk/union/protest songs/poems, and interpolates and evokes them at certain points.

Critterland explores everything from growing up in poverty in godforsaken rural nowhere to heartbreak; being on the road to losing loved ones to drugs and suicide; finding one’s queer identity to navigating complex family dynamics. As such, it’s become my go-to trauma processing album—the amount of mental breakdowns I’ve had in my car, cathartically screaming these lyrics while driving aimlessly to feel something, can’t be counted at this point.

“Oh, I never thought I could love like this/They think I'm a queer and a communist/But I'll go along to get along/Darlin' it feels so right”

Willi is also a very old-school politically active leftist activist in the vein of Seeger and Guthrie. His final song at every show, “Your Heart Is A Big Tent” is predicated on the idea that, ‘well, your heart’s a big tent’ his descriptor, not mine); that you should welcome everyone into your life and surround yourself with diverse, loving people. One lyric in that song is my bumper sticker: “Sing until you love yourself/love until you die”.

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I’m down a fair amount of stock across the board f I’m down a fair amount of stock across the board for this market, but only because I have several fun opportunities going at the moment—all my framed artwork is hanging up in gallery spaces at the moment, and a new consignment arrangement wanted to stock up on quite a few of my Pride stickers and I’m in the midst of reordering and restocking. Not a bad problem to have as an artist, I suppose. 😁 That said, I still have lots of other stickers, art prints, and other fun stuff! Come on down to Kickstand and explore the handful of vendors, drag shows and some of the friendliest bartenders in the area. #happypride printmakersofinstagram #missinglinkartistry
I have an action-packed June ahead! Come hang out I have an action-packed June ahead! Come hang out at all these cool events! #localartfair #printmakersofinstagram #graphicdesigner #missinglinkartistry
A selection of my art is now up at @craftdcr! Go c A selection of my art is now up at @craftdcr! Go check it out! #communityartgallery #missinglinkartistry
This is Max Pike. He was one of the talented few w This is Max Pike. He was one of the talented few who could wrangle Bumble enough to cut his nails with mostly minimal bloodshed, a beloved English teacher at Wash, and a very dear friend. We met in college, and had lots of fun chaotic adventures alongside my roommate Caleb. Max passed away in 2024, and frankly, as with all of the friends in and around my age bracket whom I’ve lost too soon, a piece of me died with him. In his honor, his parents established a memorial scholarship, the MKP Foundation. As per my yearly tradition, a portion of proceeds from all Pride merchandise will be donated to an LGBTQIA+ charity, all year long—and I thought the scholarship a more-than-worthwhile endeavor. Here’s to you, Max—I miss you and love you always.
All set up at the Creative Artists market! C’mon o All set up at the Creative Artists market! C’mon over to the West End Pavilion and support local art! #supportlocalartists #missinglinkartistry
Another art market? ✨Don’t mind if I do✨Packing/or Another art market? ✨Don’t mind if I do✨Packing/organizing and finishing up some new products ahead of the Creative Artists market at the West End Pavilion in Marion tomorrow! The first image describes how I’m feeling right now—apparently it’s a « new singles by @genevieveheyward, @kenpomeroymusic, and @reggaerapids mixed with ska while I work » kinda night. This message is brought to you by ludicrous amounts of caffeine, gas station snacks, an increasingly melted Bumble... and viewers like you. Come see me tomorrow (cat not included, sorry) from 9-4 at the pavilion (near the West End Diner), and check out the other awesome local artists! #supportlocalart #missinglinkartistry
Had a fantastic time as always last night sitting Had a fantastic time as always last night sitting way too close to the band—this was the clearest photo I got (not remotely including all ten of you heathens) while singing at the top of my lungs and just vibing with good friends 😁 so psyched for the new album! Love you guys @reggaerapids ✌🏻❤️🤘🏻#supportlocalartists
Hilariously late to the party, but finally posting Hilariously late to the party, but finally posting about my role in this project! Still kinda surreal seeing my name credited in the technical notes of a number one bestseller. Kindly navigate to the Killing Kyle Orth social media pages to find out more about the documentary and book themselves; I can’t remotely do the whole project justice trying to explain it.

Though a large part of Kyle’s story is faith-based and I myself am the furthest thing from religious, there are so many other good life lessons and things to draw from. Having met Kyle at the launch party at @newbocitymarket, he is such a kind person and I’m honored to have been a part of the end product of his written story.

Thank you to Teeg Stouffer with @fascination.film.studio for allowing me the privilege of designing this book cover—it was a pleasure working with you and your team! #missinglinkartistry #killingkyleorth
Coworker insists on micromanaging photo scanning p Coworker insists on micromanaging photo scanning project for a client. Send help. #missinglinkartistry #catswherecatsarenotsupposedtobe
Some minor Meta tech issues now fixed, I can final Some minor Meta tech issues now fixed, I can finally announce that I have a new retail vendor for Missing Link Artistry stickers! @vintage2die4 is a phenomenal slice of weirdness in Cedar Rapids. Lynn's shop is one of the premier curators of vintage furniture in the area, alongside macabre finds you won't find anywhere else (I won't spoil anything for you), all soundtracked by Richard Cheese's off-color lounge parodies playing softly in the background. She's also just a gem of a human being. Go give V2D4 some love, tell them Nick sent you, and find my art alongside the best dead people's stuff!
Gearing up to watch @genevieveheyward on #american Gearing up to watch @genevieveheyward on #americanidol tonight! A welcome brain break while I work on some upcoming political artwork. Her studio recordings are great, but seen live she’s even more of a beast—one hell of a stage presence and an even better person. If you like indie pop rock with a little alto twang, highly recommend tuning in 7pm central (also on Hulu for streaming folks)! #supportindiemusicians #genevieveheyward
It’s a treat to work with other disabled creatives It’s a treat to work with other disabled creatives. Thanks to Sam with @blindsoulsounds for letting me help execute the vision (all puns intended) for your logo and website—a great client and friend. He’s actively booking for 2026 for both DJ gigs and running live sound at other events…hit him up! #missinglinkartistry #graphicdesignersofinstagram #disabledownedbusiness
Yet another reason why I love @cr_midnight_smoker_ Yet another reason why I love @cr_midnight_smoker_bbq — I’m happy to be the inaugural artist in our community art wall! It’ll be up for the next month or so; come on in, eat some phenomenal barbecue, and peruse! #missinglinkartistry #artistsoninstagram #printmakersofinstagram
C’mon down to @crgroundswell — open house is ready C’mon down to @crgroundswell — open house is ready to rock! 201 3rd Ave SW
Weird art! Good vibes! Friends! Snacks! Come hang Weird art! Good vibes! Friends! Snacks! Come hang out and hear me ramble excitedly about my artwork next Wednesday 12/17, 5-7pm at @crgroundswell. See you there? ✌🏻
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