The Joy of Hobbies! ・ホビーの喜び！

Welcome to Hobby Yorokobi, my personally crafted portfolio and creative space. 

Who am I?

I’m Tariq Blakey, a Washington D.C. native, pursuing a career in graphic design and Japanese translation.

What does that mean?

It means I draw cartoons, comics, and build Gundam plastic model kits, all while being a wielder of the traditional graphic design techniques.

While I have a wide variety of interests, I have been most commonly known for my passion for Japanese media. Landmarks of Japanese culture such as anime and manga have had a long-standing influence on me, and with a focus in Japanese Studies at Earlham College and as I am completing my AAS in Graphic Design at Montgomery College, I am ready to mold my passion into a career.