A digital drawing of a pretend action figure package featuring Lanni as a doll. Toy Lanni is wearing a green jumpsuit and pink hoodie. Accessories include their rabbit, Harkness, along with a pronoun pin, water bottle, book, fidget, pencil, iPad, and a “protect trans kids” banner. The package says “Lanni Made Starter Pack” and has a “No AI” label.

Here’s my take on the starter pack trend, drawn by me! Did you know that generative AI steals from artists? Or that a single AI-generated image can use as much energy as leaving your lights on for 12 hours? Just a cheery reminder to pay artists for their work instead. 🩷

These small moments—tying knots, writing letters, showing up for each other—are what sustain me. Rainbow Club isn’t just a safe space, it’s a glimpse of the future we’re all trying to build.

How special it is to feel seen and supported by someone you’ve never met, and to know you can trust that connection so deeply.

We recently made friendship bracelets for our pen pals in a GSA in Portland, OR. My students absolutely adore them—elementary kids living across the country whom they’ll likely never meet, but with whom they share experiences, values, and hearts.

They remind me that even in a broken system, there’s still space for kindness, connection, and change—and that gives me a little bit of hope.

It’s the joy of working with queer youth and young allies who see the problems in the world and genuinely want to make things better. Kids who lead with empathy in a culture that so often rewards selfishness.

I have only recently begun using trans to describe myself, thanks to a reel by @candy.courn, though I’ve been out as nonbinary for over five years. And that’s fine! Always remember that gender is a social construct, so the only person that can determine your gender is YOU.

However, it’s important to remember that not everyone who identifies as nonbinary considers themselves transgender. Gender and identity are deeply personal and complex—no two people experience them in exactly the same way.

This illustration, titled The Trans Umbrella, depicts three umbrellas representing identities under the transgender umbrella. The largest, labeled “TRANS,” features the trans pride colors. Beneath it, a “BINARY” umbrella includes “Trans Man” and “Trans Woman,” while a “NONBINARY” umbrella, in black, white, yellow, and purple, lists identities like “Nonbinary,” “Genderfluid,” “Agender,” “Two-Spirit,” and more. The light pink background and playful text highlight the inclusivity of diverse gender identities.

For Transgender Day of Visibility, let’s explore the Transgender Umbrella. It includes binary identities like trans men and trans women, as well as a wide range of nonbinary identities.

Thanks Dad! I appreciate that!

A riso printed poster hangs on a wall. It says “Trans people belong here (and everywhere)” in a pink, blue, and white color scheme.

Transgender Day of Visibility is Monday, and how are you planning to uplift trans voices? I am so happy to reveal these gorgeous riso prints (printed by @rathaus.press), which are now ready to be displayed in your homes, workplaces, and schools. 🏳️‍⚧️

I don’t even know I’m on Bluesky. I am just cross posting from IG as a backup. 😂

A drawing of a purple lilac flower with a cute little face as a sticker that says Rochester on the bottom. The sticker mock-up is displayed with a photo of a lilac flower in the background.

HELP!!! Should I update my lilac stickers this year? 🤔 If you already bought one last year, would you buy this version as well?

This month, take the time to learn, listen, and uplift the MS community. Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. 🦋

As with all disabilities, MS awareness is more than just knowing it exists. It’s about understanding the challenges, advocating for better research and treatment, and supporting those living with it. MS is unpredictable and often invisible, but the strength of those who fight it is undeniable.

You will also see leopard print often paired with the orange ribbon. While I can’t find anything official about this, some believe the spots connect to the main diagnostic criteria for MS, lesions on the brain or spinal cord.

Another symbol of MS is a butterfly. Its transformation represents the life changes that come with an MS diagnosis. Its colors reflect the unpredictable symptoms that can shift each day. Butterflies are also a symbol of hope, reminding us that life doesn’t end with an MS diagnosis—it transforms.

An illustration of an orange butterfly with leopard spots. On one wing it says, “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.” On the bottom of the image it says, “In March, we wear orange.”

An illustration of an orange butterfly with leopard spots. On one wing it says, “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.” On the bottom of the image it says, “I love someone with MS.”

An illustration of an orange butterfly with leopard spots. On one wing it says, “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.” On the bottom of the image it says, “I may have MS, but MS doesn’t have me.”

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! 🧡 MS is a neurological autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system, causing damage to the myelin protecting the brain and spinal cord. An orange ribbon is used to represent MS awareness, so you will see many folks wearing orange this month.

Same! I’ve decided that this is the year I’m going to stick with it, though!

Hopefully I’ll get faster with practice. 😂 What do you think?

A digital illustration of Lanni. It is a simple and cute head cartoon. They have half pink, half brown hair and big pink glasses.

Slowly teaching myself Adobe Illustrator, which is my professional goal for 2025, and today I made this lil’ logo! I first drew it in Procreate and then took it over to Illustrator to turn it into a vector file, which means I spent four hours recreating it using infinitely scalable lines and shapes.

Addressing the elephant in the room by setting a boundary. My body has changed. That’s all you need to know. I won’t be talking about it, and I encourage you not to either—weight talk helps no one. Let’s focus on things that actually matter.

Rest in power, Sam. We will not forget you.

Mourn Sam. Say his name. But don’t stop there. Demand justice. Support trans-led groups. Call out transphobia, even when it’s “just a joke.”

This is transphobia. Not just slurs or bathroom bans. It is violence. It is death. And it will keep happening unless we all, especially cis people, refuse to ignore it.

Trans people face a level of violence most can’t imagine. It happens in a society where politicians attack us, the media debates our existence, and laws strip away our rights. People feel free to harm us because they know the world won’t stop them.

A graphic with text that says “Trans People Belong Here (and everywhere)” in a light blue, light pink, and white color scheme.

Sam Nordquist was 24. A trans man. A person who deserved safety, dignity, and life. Instead, he was tortured and killed right outside Rochester. Five people have been charged with murder, yet police STILL won’t call it a hate crime.

I love love! Will you be my valentine? Check ✅ Yes or ❎ No.

A screenshot of a post on a school messaging app that reads: Dear families of Rainbow Club, I’m reaching out to let you know that I’m here as a resource if your family needs any support during this unprecedented time. While I’m still considering how—or if—I will discuss the recent executive order with students, I know some families are more open about this kind of news than others. Whether students hear about it at home or at school, please know that I am here to love and support every single one of them. If you’d like someone to talk to, I’m just a message away. Always here, always queer, always moving forward. In solidarity, Lanni

I shouldn’t have to write messages like this. 😞 I greatly appreciate everyone checking in on me (and my students) the past two weeks. The only way we are going to get through this is together. Never underestimate the power of small acts of support.

6 digital illustrations of a heart with a phrase on it to look like the classic conversation hearts candies. Phrases are as follows: PLATES L8R?, OUR LOVE IS WHITE HOT, GENESEE U 2NITE, WEGGIES & CHILL, YOU ROC, and LILAC LIPS WITH ME.

A sticker sheet showing 6 digital illustrations of a heart with a phrase on it to look like the classic conversation hearts candies. Phrases are as follows: PLATES L8R?, OUR LOVE IS WHITE HOT, GENESEE U 2NITE, WEGGIES & CHILL, YOU ROC, and LILAC LIPS WITH ME.

Rochester conversation hearts just dropped as a sticker sheet in my shop! Limited quantities, so don’t wait on snagging yours! 💘 lannimade.etsy.com/listing/1867...