Jaki

| my job title says creative specialist | | Part personal blog, part place to post my shitty drawings | | @jakikin |

[takahashi-kun]

ｆｉｓｈｉｎｇ I recently got into fishing. Catching a lot lately so here's my tackle. I have two different size dunkers (sitters) and two different size whippers. Aside from shrimp and squid, I catch my own bait and toss them out. I have yet to catch anything with the grubs and lures other than a barracuda (Kaku). Got and tips and tricks to share? Help me out! No need to share your secret fishing spots, but best baits, rods, and reels are much appreciated. I currently use all walmart finds. Thanks guys! I'll keep you updated on my catches! #fishing #shimano #tackle #bait #baitcaster #shore #shorecasting (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFG7FKPj67o/?igshid=3hkuh7wm692j

[takahashi-kun]

Another illustration I did for City Mill and Simply Organized. We tweaked it a bit to make it fit the branding better but ultimately we used a different image. I like using illustrations, as you can see haha. #illustrationartists #illustrator #illustration #adobe #minimalist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #art #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #graphic (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9QQJZjQyK/?igshid=ecaeqt8044tv

[takahashi-kun]

Two more designs that didn't make the cut. My style is minimalist and colorful, I like to please the eye haha. #illustrationartists #illustrator #illustration #adobe #minimalist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #art #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #graphic (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmQCjED77c/?igshid=jywpzst9v9zp

[takahashi-kun]

Some of the illustrations I did for City Mill that never made the cut. They were for our "Buy Online Pickup In Store" promotion. I liked them but my boss said they were too much and not in line with City Mill's branding. I get it, I still like them tho hahaha! (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCg-XIOjycM/?igshid=1bn5i2aw7mglb

[takahashi-kun]

Still open during this whole coronavirus shutdown, so if you need anything designed, printed, or help with your marketing just hit me up. DM me for details. #jakiknaus #jakiknausdesign #hawaiibusiness #HIbusiness #spark #artistsoninstagram #graphics #tshirtdesign #tshirts #Hawaii #graphicdesign #design #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #hawaiidesign #startup #business #freelance #freelancegraphicdesigner #graphicdesigner (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBl3i2EDWUF/?igshid=1n8791v6u88c5

[poeiraefemera]

[takahashi-kun]

4・22・2020 I went outside today to pick up my meds. It's apparent that everyone has forgotten how to drive. Everywhere looks like a zombie apocalypse. I can't get my car washed. I had to pee in a cup today. #illustration #drawalmosteveryday #artistsoninstagram #quicksketch #ink #pens #fabercastell #me #pilot #fudepen #sketchbook #dailydoodles #art #doodles (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_T78y2jjaR/?igshid=144dbp1eywjmu

[crow--teeth]

[climbs inside a body bag and zips it up over myself] naptime

[beachdeath]

#1 rule of freelancing is that you have to be dead fuckin serious about getting paid. do not assume everything is going fine and they will pay you eventually. follow up as many times as you have to until the money is in your bank account. if you catch yourself thinking, “oh, i don’t want to bother them…” kill that thought and b o t h e r them. send uber-polite, grandma-is-watching e-mails along the lines of, “Hi! Hope this note finds you well. Just wanted to check in re: the status of my payment. Do you know when the funds will be available?” every few days until you get your money. 

also if you’re freelancing for a client based in new york city they’re legally required to pay you within thirty days of receiving your invoice so put a note on your invoice that says, “Per the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, payment is due within thirty days of completion.” if they go over that deadline or they just don’t pay you at all, you can file a complaint with the city’s department of consumer affairs and have your lost wages recovered. go w/ christ brah. 

[real-faker]

Also in general, if you’re like… legit freelancing and drawing up a contract, familiarize yourself with a “Net 30″ or “Net 15″ clause and agree on what the timeframe for payment is before you’ve even started the work.  It’s awesome that NYC has legislation about that, but you can definitely hold your client accountable to pay you regardless of where you live!

[velvetmysoul]

follow me on spotify: melinak

[whitepeopletwitter]

[thepeoplesmanifesto]

Schools: don’t teach those skills anymore

Stuff: is made to not be repairable

Tools & Materials: are priced as a luxury

Working Hours: have expanded to take up a lot of people’s whole day and weekends

Wages: have stagnated so that everyone has to work full time

“News” media: Your dad is better at DIY than you, ya dick!

[redfeathered]

lets not forget:

Your parents: have never actually taught you any of those things either

[siderealsandman]

I may not know how to replace a car battery or install plumbing off the top of my head but I can spend .0001 seconds Googling it which will bring up 150 YouTube videos that will walk me through the entire process step by step.

[takahashi-kun]

・ｓｌｅｅｐ・ Something my girlfriend and I both enjoy is sleep. Nap times with @giagayeonglee are my absolute favorite. #illustration #drawalmosteveryday #artistsoninstagram #quicksketch #ink #pens #fabercastell #cintiq #photoshop #wacom #kylebrush #mrnatural #dailydoodles #art #reference #fromreference #pinterest #practice #animatorspencil #kibbitzer #patreon #mattsbrushset #illustratorsoninstagram #lover #love #loveyou (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EhaAPBoGO/?igshid=fkm0hul1aa0c

[rejectingrepublicans]

[sokkalore]

[dankmemeuniversity]

[dykejokerr-deactivated20220726]

As someone who changed his name just for fun when I thought I was still cis, i promise most people are ok with accepting a new name, even if you lie and say it’s a nickname. I promise. It’s really easy to just casually go “hey I wanna go by Bob now, it’s an old nickname I wanna bring back” like. Just start introducing yourself to new ppl, no one knows better. and if someone accidentally deadnames you just go haha no I go by my nickname now.

It sucks that ppl treat nicknames as more sacred than trans ppls choice names but still.

[dykejokerr-deactivated20220726]

If ur cis u can totally rb this to help ur fellow trans friends out thanks

[takahashi-kun]

I know I just came back from a trip but I'm already planning my next trip. How does Korea sound? . . . #illustration #drawalmosteveryday #artistsoninstagram #quicksketch #ink #pens #kylebrush #mrnatural #dailydoodles #art #reference #fromreference #pinterest #practice #animatorspencil #kibbitzer #patreon #mattsbrushset (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4591fWBcm7/?igshid=g48uhbee78yk