Oh Snap! The New Batgirl

Last week (heck, this week too!) was a big week for Batgirl!  She has a new look and a new team, so naturally, the internet exploded with Batgirl fan art. I love Batgirl's new shoulder-snap breakaway cape so I doodled a little doodle because I was just THAT excited.

Original Sketch + Finished Design

I was just amazed at the response to this little mark I designed–– Especially considering the wave of absolutely amazing Batgirl art that has been flooding the interwebs in the past few days!

Thanks, everybody! Especially Team Batgirl.  I am so humbled by all the tweets and shares! <3

I couldn't resist! A quick sketch in celebration of the new #Batgirl! #ohsnap! pic.twitter.com/ckl1j39DKL

— Sarah Hiraki (@sarahhiraki) July 11, 2014

Ice Cream, I Scream

Just a little sketch from last night of some ice cream cones.

Talking with Kids: Nelsen Middle School

I went back to school last Friday. Sort of.

I had the privilege of hanging out and having some real talk with the fabulous students at Nelsen Middle School in Renton. It was my second time speaking with these kids– and it was a blast, as always. We talked fandom, graphic design, and school bullies. All of my favorite things.

Here's some of what I said:

Make art everyday.

Collaborate with friends.

Outshine your bullies.

Use the internet in a positive way.

Show love to other people.

I'm always a little nervous to speak with tweenagers. They're a tough group. Totally smart and savvy, but SO YOUNG! I think adults don't give young kids enough credit. They may be awkward (at least, I was at 12), but they're capable of so much– all you have to do is give them a good reason to care.

Just look at Tavi Gevinson and Malala Yousafzai (to name just a couple)!

Basically, I love these kids and I'm excited that they are our future.

PEACE!

Street Harassment: Leave me alone!

It takes about 6 minutes for me to get from my office to the parking garage my company uses. I walk through a parking lot, up some stairs, through a busy pedestrian intersection, and round the corner to the secured garage. Everyday after work, I put my shades on, get ready to walk fast, and have my keycard in my hand. I have to pump myself up for this walk. I repeat things in my head like, “I will wear your skin” and “I wish you were dead” until I make it inside my car. 

Today, I had made it through the parking lot and the stairs, and I was waiting for the crosswalk. I notice a man approaching me, and hear him say something icky like goddamn sexy thing blah blah. I turned around and asked, “Are you fucking kidding me?” To which the man, walking away starts shouting back at me, “no I’m not kidding you, what did you want me to say, you’re ugly?” So I shouted at him, “Just leave me alone!”

and he shouts, “then stop talking.”

I do not want to stop talking. I will not listen to this guy. 

If someone is harassing you on the street, put your safety first, and if you can, speak up. It's your right to feel safe wherever you walk, whenever you walk, in whatever you're walking in. 

Seattle University Magazine

There I am doing my very best "Happy Cat" impression on the cover of Seattle University Magazine.

I think I'm probably the youngest baby grad to make the cover, but I can't confirm.

If you'd like to read the full article, the online edition of the magazine is here, take a look!

My mom must be so proud. I'm honored to be in the magazine, and it's a wonderful feeling to have my professors and University's support as I keep doing all of this weird stuff.

Thanks Seattle U! and thank you to Caitlin King, who wrote such a sweet article! 

SpaceUp Seattle

I'm running the twitter for SpaceUp Seattle this weekend-- and drawing some pictures while I'm at it.

Are you a space enthusiast? Join our conversation!

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Emerald City Comic Con: Art Collection

A haul video of all of the artwork I purchased (or was gifted, thanks Dean!) at ECCC!
And photographs below if you don't have 20 minutes to waste watching Molly and I
drink and describe how much we like everything we came home with!

Dean Tripp

Does anyone know the artist? I forgot to pick up her card!

Phillip Moy

By Monica Gallagher

Lorraine McLees

Pikachu Earrings: Geek Star Costuming,
SM Jewelry from Anime World,
 Playing card style buttons by Lorraine McLees

LOLwork: Hope Harbor Charity Auction

[this instagram photo is courtesy of Tori Wadzita]

These fuzzy (and oddly familiar) kitties are part of a project I put together for a charity auction to benefit Hope Harbor, a sexual trauma recovery center. I was thrilled that someone would be bidding on my art! And even more thrilled to help out a great cause.

Can you tell who each LOLwork kitty is without reading the signatures?

HINT: I'm one of the two cats that looks the most upset.

If you're interested in collaborating for a good cause, send me an email or a tweet!

LOLwork: Episode Four

There's a new episode of LOLwork tonight,

but this time at 11:30 p.m. et/pt and 10:30 p.m. central!
So you'll need to stay up late for it, or make use of that DVR.

And as always, I'll be tweeting and sketching as it airs. This one is going to be a real doozy! Cocktails! Secret meetings! Puppies! Jealousy! OoooOoo!

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LOLwork: Episode Three

At Cheezburger, we're all winners.
I'll be tweeting about the episode again this week, it's the office olympics.
OH GOOD.

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LOLwork: Episode Two

In case you missed it, the first episode of LOLwork is on Hulu!

GOGOGO!

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