"We interrupt our story about the unprecedented heat wave & climate crisis that will redefine life on Earth for countless generations, to bring you breaking news about some random thing Trump said" ("BREAKING NEWS 2022", 45.75"x76", charcoal and graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

The tRump admin is ending Medicare subsidies, raising drug costs for more than 11 million Americans. No money for healthcare, but a billion $ a day for bombing Iran. Trump supporters in Big Pharma will be happy! ("PharmaSuitAbles 2025", 26"x38.4", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

The Earth will be uninhabitable in our lifetimes, yet people are still acting as if everything is fine. Why aren't we screaming in the streets? Why the lack of global panic & protest? Let me check my phone, then post a meme about it ("HAPPY 2015", 6ftx9ft, charcoal&graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

Don't use AI to create Art Use childhood trauma like a real Artist ("CANDY FROM STRANGERS 1974", 27.5"x33.5", pencil on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

It's getting more & more difficult to be positive with all this shit going on. Instead of plunging into despair, I keep repeating what a friend said to me. I even made a drawing about it: "RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, FFS‼️", 24.8"x25", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

"We interrupt our story about the climate crisis that will redefine life on Earth for countless generations, to bring you breaking news about some random thing Trump said" ("BREAKING NEWS 2022", 45.75"x76", charcoal and graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

BREAKING: U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4/gallon again as the U.S. & Iran launch more attacks: "ROUND & ROUND", 37"x53", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

“Don’t want to "download the app" to pay for parking. I don’t want to "create an account" to see a menu. I don’t want to "provide feedback" on a 30-second interaction. I just want to exist in the physical world without a digital leash.” ("ALONE IN A ROOM, SOCIALIZING",pencil on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

"If something burns your soul with purpose & desire, it's your duty to be reduced to ashes by it. Any other form of existence will be yet another dull book in the library of life"- Charles Bukowski

We exist in a money-hungry society that values capitol over human life. It is becoming more evident every day that it is no longer tenable. Either we change the system or the planet dies...and humanity along with it: "SMOKE", a triptych, 6ft10"x20foot, charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

Every accusation tRump makes has turned out to be a confession. How do I know when he's lying? His mouth is moving: "MOUTHPIECE", 37.5"x56.75", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

The USA has no universal healthcare, but it does have 49 Billionaires who have made their wealth from private healthcare: "PharmaSuitAbles 2025", 26"x38.4", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

BAD NEWS: There's poop in your lettuce GOOD NEWS: You can't afford lettuce ("Hasta Nunca! 2002", 19"x14", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton) #cyclospora

If Trump steals the 2026 election, history tells us that our options are either accept fascist rule or rise up. Modern technology has given us a third option: post a meme on social media:"POSTING MEMES ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD WHILE THE WORLD ENDS 2025", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

"SMOKE", a triptych about mankind's pollution of Paradise, 6ft10"x20foot, charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

Hot off the drawing table: "A.I./ Addictive Implement 2026", 34.5"x23", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton

Have a panic attack. You've earned it ("THE SCREAM 2026", 19.5"x26.75", graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

"The most revolutionary thing you can do is to proclaim loudly what is happening"--Rosa Luxemburg ("AMERICA IS A GUN 2022", 33"x46.25", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton) #250USA

If you're feeling sadness, grief or ambivalence about celebrating July 4th this year, it's a sign of how deeply you love your country and want better for it: "AMERICA! AMERICA! 2022", 5ft10"x7ft10", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton 🇺🇸250🇺🇸

Don't bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. THAT'll freak you out ("MANIC DEPRESSION", pencil on paper, 19.8"x15", ©LaurieLipton)

“There are two kinds of people in this world. Avoid both of them “- Arthur Schopenhauer (“INHABITANT”, 20”x18”, pencil on paper, Laurie Lipton) #tuesdaythoughts💭

Next week has been stressful ("THE SCREAM 2026", 19.5"x26.75", graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

Last chance to nab one of these 5 high quality digital prints for only $50 plus shipping. Very limited supply. First come first serve. PM me here or via my website: laurielipton.com/contact 1. AUGMENTAL, digital print: 17” x 13”

If you’re in the area, stop by‼️ This show is a fabulous fusion of fantastic female artists 😎❣️🎊

Wow!! Someone in Mexico sent me photos of my art work, “LA LUZ”, tattooed on their body. It is wonderful to be appreciated in this way, and I am truly honored!! 🙏

Dating is a great way to realize that dying alone isn't the worst that can happen ("BREAKING UP", 27"x32.7", pencil on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

#FathersDay 💐 Miss my Dad. Sending love to all the Fatherless children: "PORTRAIT OF MY FATHER 1989", 38.5"x26.5", pencil on paper, ©LaurieLipton

“The obedient always think of themselves as virtuous rather than cowardly “- George Carlin (“MOB”, 30.3”x43”, pencil on paper, Laurie Lipton) #wednedaywisdom

“The only people on this planet are women and their children” ("CHILD", 27.5"x19", pencil on paper, ©LaurieLipton)

It's Flag Day? Here is my interpretation of the US Flag: "AMERICA IS A GUN 2022", 33"x46.25", charcoal & graphite on paper, ©LaurieLipton