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T.L. Luke

T.L. Luke (she/they) is a professional illustrator based in Madison, best known locally for her collaborations with Wisconsin State Representative Francesca Hong, A Room of One’s Own Bookstore, Madison Public Library Foundation, and Green Life Trading Co. You can find her products at tl-luke.com.  
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The cover of Auntie Luke’s Guide to Wisconsin’s Art Economy, Part 2 depicting a map of Madison, WI and a photo of Communication’s shop.
Comic: Auntie Luke’s guide to Wisconsin’s art economy: Communication as a case study
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June 15, 2023

The east-side incubator illustrates the importance of supporting arts organizations.

Comic: Auntie Luke’s guide to Wisconsin’s art economy: misconceptions and reality checks
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June 6, 2023

If you think arts are bad for the economy, then you aren't good at economics.

Header image for “Comics from Daniel Kelly’s Closet” by T.L. Luke. It depicts an illustration of Daniel Kelly and the title “Partisan Insurrections.”
Comics from Daniel Kelly’s Closet, Part Three: Our path to a better Wisconsin
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Politics
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April 3, 2023

Part three of a comics series on Wisconsin's crucial Supreme Court race.

Header image for “Comics from Daniel Kelly’s Closet” by T.L. Luke. It depicts an illustration of Daniel Kelly and the title “Partisan Insurrections.”
Comics From Daniel Kelly’s Closet, Part Two: A judge at the center of Republican election tampering
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Politics
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March 23, 2023

Part two of a comics series on Wisconsin's crucial Supreme Court race.

An illustration shows Daniel Kelley's face and the text: TL Luke Presents Comics From Daniel Kelly's CLoset: Daniel Kelly & Map Redistricting
Comics From Daniel Kelly’s Closet, Part One: This right-wing judge wants to map you out
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Politics
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March 17, 2023

Part one of a comics series on Wisconsin's crucial Supreme Court race.

A comics panel reads: "A Fair Artist Wages Comic. 3 Panels. Madison, Wisconsin. This is a BAD DEAL, so let's talk about it! One, it's shit pay. ($300 + materials) Two, it has a lot of expectations for shit pay. *Complete design for approval. *Prep + prime your own hydrant. *Participate in artist talks. *Paint approved design. That's a lot of fucking labor, Madison Public Art Project (MPAP)." The panel shows a poster for the "Vibrant Hydrant" project and an illustrated depiction of the artist.
Comic: When a “public art” call is a bad deal
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Culture
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June 2, 2022

T.L. Luke breaks down the finances and ethics of the "Vibrant Hydrant" project.