Bad Memories

I sketched out some bad memories a few weeks ago.

Emoji: Bunny Girls Party

A sketch about my favorite thing: Emojis.

Nobody knows how to party quite like the bunny girls emoji.

Shout out to my cool friends who text me a lot for inspiring this one. <3

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

Takeout > Make out

A mantra for 2014.

Share it on tumblr.

Long Distance Relationship

I've always ruled out long-distance relationships, but in approaching them again as an adult, I don't think they're half bad. Since my partner lives in a different country, I've been thinking a lot about this topic, and I figured I'd share some of my expert findings.

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. 

Molly McIsaac: The Geeky Peacock

My friend Molly over at The Geeky Peacock is a geeky renaissance woman who comes out with cute new cards for each spring convention season. This year, I designed her cards. Check 'em out.

Instagram Filter Shadows

Presenting my latest project! Instagram inspired eyeshadow palettes:
for your self-shot and GPOY needs.

I was inspired to build this product design when I recently started experimenting with more dramatic makeup and felt an uncontrollable urge to photograph and publish my efforts.
See the entire design below:

Branding for Cute Girls

I'm working on a self-promotional branding package for my sister, Emily.

She used to work at Disneyland, is into cosplay and cartoons, and is down with the social meteor.
 I had fun illustrating her pink hair and adding some girly sparkles to everything.

<3 The finished set will be up as soon as I finish! <3

A quickie

Just a quickie from my notebook.
Because sometimes you gotta tell it like it is.