hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I shouldn't have drank coffee and eaten chocolate espresso beans at the same time 4150
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 28/07/2026still working through applications! down to ~400 so far also noticed a handful of ppl were looking for mentorship-type stuff, so I’ll be taking on 1-2 beginner/intermediate applicants to train as well 2232
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I've done a cursory look at some of the assistant submissions, fascinating to see that people mostly rely on screentones for backgrounds I've yet to see (again, didn't look closely tho) anyone rely on hatching like I tend to 1170
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I'm looking for multiple manga assistants to help with my next series it's a paid position + multiple roles available if you're interested, pls fill out the application form in the thread 3207183
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 13/07/2026kinda into eating different butters these days if you have butter recommendations, I'm all ears 2120
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistHika/Tām | HK★TMK (Prof. Development Arc + Quiet ComicDev) @hikatamika.com · 13/07/2026This is one of the favorite books I own. You can point the Google Translate phone app it it lowkey. 1184
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 12/07/2026my paneling gets complimented a lot, and it's entirely this one book's doing: Panel Layout Technique by Fukaya Akira (もっと魅せる・面白くする 魂に響く 漫画コマワリ教室) no official ENG translation but nothing online comes close 79819
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 10/07/2026it's shit how much your posture changes your art the difference between stuff I drew hunched on my elbows because my ass hurt vs sitting up properly is embarrassing 1432
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026watching illustrators who are already miles above me grind croquis and art studies made me realize I was never built for that life 190
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistBwillett Comics, Monster Boyfriend Specialist @bwillettcomics.bsky.social · 26/06/2026But Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't have gun toting infants so obviously your story is better 161
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Ashe's story is actually inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, so seeing the latest Edgerunner character be a black-haired boy makes me proud as if I contributed something 2232
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistShanny @perfectserenad3.bsky.social · 12/06/2026AHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS SO EXCITING 1134
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 12/06/2026FINALLY I CAN ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT THIS "A student from Mars’ slums loses his scholarship and must avoid expulsion by making the corporate bots in charge fall in love with him. Ashe in Orbit, Vol. 1 releases Spring 2027." - VIZ Media 1316557
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 05/06/2026I know why they do it but man when I pick up an american comic based on the cover but the inside art style is completely different, it still throws me off badly 1310
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 03/06/2026reading mob psycho manga and ONE's raw expressions are something else def makes me reflect and recommit. sometimes I get too focused on 'drawing characters well' rather than 'expressing fun' (especially after illustration work) 0340
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 02/06/2026been using the movinkpad for a while bc of my buttcheek pain. but even after adjusting, my workflow is noticeably slower used to get 4 pages a day on PC, now 2-3 on tablet the little delays and extra steps add up 260
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 25/05/2026moana's ost is really good for making me draw fast 080
Reposted by hakei @ comic artist⚡Declan⚡ @velocity.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I got like 5 hemorrhoids myself, hoping to get atleast 7 by the end of the year! 051
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 21/05/2026not bragging but my oneshot got accepted first try with minimal editing notes, so hearing how many people get rejected or told to rework completely is surprising wonder if writing episodic stories (new plot every chapter) trained me without realizing it 2280
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 21/05/2026comic artists who have their character sheet stuff printed out in their workspace is on to something 2513
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 18/05/2026been using movinkpad for the past few weeks. overall I like it but: color isn’t accurate (pic: comparing to my color-calibrated large monitor) some CSP brushes don’t work the same. I still cant get my main lineart pens to draw the same way as on my xppen 2495
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistBwillett Comics, Monster Boyfriend Specialist @bwillettcomics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Anyone who laughed at you when you said 'my upcoming comic is about a man's haunted colon' owes you a written apology and a fruit basket. 1191
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistShanny @perfectserenad3.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I am so incredibly happy for Hakei on being an Eisner Award nominee. Well deserved for such a fun and heart (ass) warming story 👏 1163
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 14/05/2026usually manga gets shoved into its own category so deadass being there by itself deadass is pretty legit 1290
Reposted by hakei @ comic artistBwillett Comics, Monster Boyfriend Specialist @bwillettcomics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026HOLY SHIT @hakeism.bsky.social GOT NOMINATED FOR AN EISNER!!!!!! 1112
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 14/05/2026DeadAss is an Eisner nominee for Best Digital Comics!!! Eisner Awards is a big deal in the American comics field, so it's wild to hear this it's free to read online, I'll post links in thread 1412337
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 12/05/2026I have an extremely digital art style but when it comes to book covers I like marker/painterly style, so I'm fighting myself rn 0230
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 23/04/2026my left butt cheek's been hurting for no reason the past few days, it's all over for me 0130
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 14/04/2026I've been adopting the modern manga style with big panels and big texts, as it's easier to read on a phone but it's kinda hard for comedy. I want to insert lots of character banter = but text balloons are huge, so they gotta be split across panels = but page count restraints 1310
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 12/04/2026I've come to the conclusion I unfortunately don't enjoy works that deal with art creation, like witch hat, blue period, bakuman, etc which seems kinda dumb as an artist myself, but the topic just doesn't interest me 2310
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 07/04/2026I just got scouted by a big japanese publisher I'll try my best 211100
hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · 04/04/2026I think bc I make comics for english audience and give characters english names for the english audience, that sometimes ppl forget I'm east asian 'why do you always insert a black-haired character' because they're an east asian 'why are they asian' why not? also,,, I'm east asian,,,, 1471