2026_2_16 “Botox for Migraine” Injection Set #2, and 5 Hour Drive to/from Appt

https://www.illmarks.com/2026_2_16-botox-for-migraine-injection-set-2-and-5-hour-drive-to-from-appt/

#2 #art #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #bodyart #bodymapping #chronicIllness #chronicIllness #chronicmigraine #disability #disabilityart #DisabledArtist #eds #healthcare #heds #longCovid #longcovid #mcas #medart #medical #medicalArt #migraine #MillionsMissing #neurology #POTS #pwLC #pwme #queer #QueerArt #QueerArtist #SciArt #SciComms #trans #transArt #TransPride

Symptom: Social Security Disability Rejection

61% of Social Security applicants are denied after their first application. I am now on the second appeal, when 49% of remaining applicants are approved, and have hired a lawyer (disability lawyers are only paid if they win your case).

I set a new goal on ko-fi, in order to get more illmarks pieces into the world. The fundraising would cover framing two Med Art Advocacy pieces, and submission fees + professional scanning for the Mütter Medical Museum, a Senior Living Center, a Health Care Center & 3 other shows.

If you are able to comfortably, please buy me a ko-fi. We’re 1/3 of the way to the goal!

https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-social-security-disability-rejection/

#artmuseum #BetterFutures #bodyHorror #chronicIllness #chronicIllness #chronicPain #crowdfund #disability #disabilityart #disabilityJustice #FederalGovernment #kofi #longcovid #medicalArt #MillionsMissing #pwLC #pwme #redesignSystems #socialSecurity #SocialSecurityReform #SSI #systemsFailing #TransformativeFutures #UniversalBasicIncome #US #usa #ushealthcare

Hi #PortfolioDay !

I'm a health&care advocacy designer and artist.

My current project is
@illmarks . I began utilizing body mapping art to log my symptoms, but then expanded the practice to include emotional, systemic, and interpersonal aspects of disability.

I most recently partnered with the University of Washington’s School of Nursing as part of a study on healthcare equity and community tools. I taught a virtual workshop to fellow disabled community members on using symptom mapping art to validate their bodily experiences, which was immensely rewarding.

I hope to expand how I can apply my creativity and help my communities, and would love to collaborate!

(The thing I most miss about my work from before I got more disabled and can no longer work full time is interpersonal collaboration, so I'm slowly trying to bring more collaborations back into my life.)

Please reach out:
[email protected]

#Portfolio #Healthcare #DisabilityArt #MedicalArt #SciArt #SciComms #PublicHealth

Sneak peek of a little something 😜

@illmarks

#MedArt #SciArt #MedicalArt #DisabilityArt #DisabilityJustice

Hey #Seattle pocket friends! Some of my @illmarks art is in an exhibit opening Friday Aug 1st, at QTBIPOC art space The Fishbowl.

The exhibit explores the many ways grief can manifest. Each piece includes some form of text in it, hence the title “Note to Self”. The exhibit runs for most of the month of August.

If you attend I’d love to know your thoughts!!

https://www.thefishbowlseattle.com/events/note-to-self-opening

#MedArt #BodyMapping #ArtTherapy #ArtExhibit #DisabilityArt #LongCovid

I have art prints available now!
I’m also going to attach my merch, because they’re both frequently on sale.

Art prints!
https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/luke+orion/#?affiliateId=11625

Merch!
https://luke-orion-merch.myspreadshop.com/

And my art commissions, also on sale!
https://ko-fi.com/lukeorion/link/SAVEBETSY

I’d love to receive any orders - my partner & I are struggling to make ends meet, as we adjust to our new full-time RV situation and attempt to reach a point where we can get medical care for our disabilities. Lately, we’ve been struggling just to get food for each day.

Boosts are hugely appreciated 🥰🖤 I hope you all have a safe, happy pride month!
#independentartist #ArtPrints #merch #DisabledArtist #transgender #artist #CommissionsOpen #CPTSDSurvivor #LGBTQIA #ActuallyAutistic #DisabilityArt #QueerArt #TransArtist @actuallyautistic #MutualAid @mutualaid #ArtistsOnMastodon

2025_5 and 2025_6 don’t be afraid (to) begin again again

I thought after my beyond-words-awful Migraine and GI flare which kept me from drawing, I would only have to begin again once, and then I would be back in the swing of this project. That was far from accurate, but I’m trying to be gentle with myself.

https://www.illmarks.com/2025_5-and-2025_6-dont-be-afraid-to-begin-again-again/

#art #artist #bodyMapping #chronicIllness #disabilityArt #longCovid #longcovid #medicalArt #mentalHealth #MillionsMissing #pwLC

If you aren’t attending an IRL or virtual protest which conflicts with it, the hybrid virtual artists talk for “And Still It Remains” a #LongCovid Exhibit is at 1pm Colorado time.

I’d love to see you there! (Just a warning though, I am Terrified of public speaking!)

More info and quick zoom registration:

https://www.artworksloveland.org/events/artists-talk-covid-show

#DisabilityArt #MECFS #MCAS #POTS #dysautonomia #disability #MedicalArt #SciArt

The HERALBONY Art Prize is an international art prize for Disabled Artists. The exhibition of the prize winners and finalists is currently on in Tokyo, and they have a free virtual viewing of the exhibit to increase access:

https://captur3d.io/view/advalay-llc-2/heralbony-art-prize-2025-9aadce

A piece from my @illmarks project is one of the finalists and on display!

#DisabilityArt #Disability #ArtExhibit #Virtual #StillCoviding