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ckeiji ♂️ [8247965] [2008-09-02 21:06:50 +0000 UTC] "Casey Keiji Hirai" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 273; Deviations: 210; Watchers: 107

Watching: 68; Pageviews: 20124; Comments Made: 339; Friends: 68

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Sarah Lee, Jin Han, Paul Wilson, Arnell David, Jerome Lu, Chito Arellano
Favorite movies: terminator 2
Favorite TV shows: the walking dead
Favorite bands / musical artists: Method Man, Red Man, Ghost Face, Gangstar, RZA, DJ Premiere, Apathy, Jedi Mind Tricks, Mobb Deep, Dead Prez, Raekwon, Pharcyde
Favorite books: death note, air gear, manga stuff
Favorite games: Gears of War, Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, Borderlands
Favorite gaming platform: xbox 360
Tools of the Trade: any kind of computer and a Cintiq monitor
Other Interests: skateboarding, movies, drinking, eating food, airsoft, fishing, football, basketball, baseball

# About me

My name is Casey Hirai I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. I moved over to Los Angeles 6 years ago to study at Otis College of Art and Design. I wanted to pursue toy design as my profession. I am currently a Senior Designer at Spin Master toy inc. I am trying to focus some time and energy on my own personal works and progress myself as an artist. I will be participating in some upcoming conventions over the next few years. My passion lies in creating inspiring pieces of art mostly in the illustration realm, I hope you dig some of my work! Thanks!

# Comments

Comments: 66

CottonCatTailToony [2015-05-27 11:22:07 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!!!
       

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isonade [2013-07-20 02:33:17 +0000 UTC]

cool seeing ya at ax!

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ckeiji In reply to isonade [2014-01-07 07:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I do a handful of conventions in SoCal so maybe I'll see ya again sometime!

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Dani-Castro [2013-05-27 15:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday Casey!

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ckeiji In reply to Dani-Castro [2013-06-07 04:39:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dani sorry my response was so late!

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Dani-Castro In reply to ckeiji [2013-06-07 16:40:40 +0000 UTC]

Never mind!!! you're welcome ^^

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duckness [2013-04-02 05:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again for the awesome Darkness sketch! Turnout out great!

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ckeiji In reply to duckness [2013-06-07 04:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you it was a lot of fun working on the Darkness commission for you! Hope to meet you at a convention again sometime! Thanks for your support!

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JeeCore [2013-02-19 00:08:42 +0000 UTC]

I was already following you on Instagram just found your DA page it's nice to see your work in high quality

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ckeiji In reply to JeeCore [2013-06-07 04:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your support on DA & Instagram! It is such an honor to know people that appreciate my work!

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Sadboy09 [2012-08-28 22:25:10 +0000 UTC]

Your work is Killer!

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ckeiji In reply to Sadboy09 [2012-08-29 11:51:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks glad you dig it! Comments like that make me want to post more stuff on DA! thanks for supporting my work!

-Casey

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Snow-Love16 [2012-08-21 13:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Well, I couldn't comment all of your works so might just comment here.

I looooove your gallery. Hihihi! Such cute versions of different characters.

Keep it up!

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ckeiji In reply to Snow-Love16 [2012-08-21 15:49:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! glad you like so many of them haha, feel free to follow me on Instagram too if you are interested. I post new sketches more regularly because I just take snap shots on my phone my user name is ckeiji on Instagram as well, thanks for checking out my stuff !

-Casey

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Snow-Love16 In reply to ckeiji [2012-08-21 23:09:25 +0000 UTC]

Well, I don't have an acct in Instagram. LOL. And, you're welcome.

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vigoem90 [2012-08-17 16:17:35 +0000 UTC]

hi !
I love what you do !
I'm form argentina and I have a band,and will be great if u can hear it
Nothing especific just passing by

Thanks for all (I know my english sucks )

[link]

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ckeiji In reply to vigoem90 [2012-08-18 15:02:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for taking the time to check out my stuff & leave a comment! I'll have to check out your music do you have it accessible online?

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vigoem90 In reply to ckeiji [2012-08-18 18:22:49 +0000 UTC]

of course , u can check our myspace [link]

or download in our page [link]

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ZandKfan4ever57 [2012-05-27 08:56:20 +0000 UTC]

It is an honor and privilege to remember you on your birthday!

From my family to yours, I came by here with excitement to wish you birthday greetings
leaving a present for you.

Lastly it is my sincere hope and prayer that this special day of yours be ALL that you wanted

Happy Happy Birthday to you
Happy Happy Birthday to you
You’re good to go
So count your candles and blow
Happy Happy Birthday to you
To you
To you
To you
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to you

From Big Mama

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ckeiji In reply to ZandKfan4ever57 [2012-05-29 04:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks big mama! I had a great birthday now its time to draw!

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ZandKfan4ever57 In reply to ckeiji [2012-05-29 05:11:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I can't wait to see your creations!

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dou-hong [2012-04-11 01:02:42 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm... let me guess... this is where all the cows come home?

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ckeiji In reply to dou-hong [2012-04-12 00:52:33 +0000 UTC]

haha no its just where all the Charles Pigs come to hang out

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rafiqm [2012-04-04 17:39:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for joining the Club

I wish you have lots of fun here, feel free to post your Street fighter work in our gallery

Be sure you put the club icon in your journal to help spread the word!

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ckeiji In reply to rafiqm [2012-04-05 15:42:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the invitation!

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fe505 [2012-03-26 19:47:57 +0000 UTC]

Hey there. Met you at WonderCon with my wife. We're from NYC and I was the one that loved your Spidey. Just wanted to come by to say hi and keep up the good work. Saw a lot of your commission sketches. Looks awesome. Draw more Spidey!!

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ckeiji In reply to fe505 [2012-03-28 01:47:56 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!Glad you stopped by my gallery if you follow my deviant you'll be able to see all my latest Spidey creations I will be working on a Spidey piece in the very near future! The people have spoken and I shall deliver!

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KomicKarl [2012-03-13 16:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Saw your work at Daily Grind. Nice!

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ckeiji In reply to KomicKarl [2012-03-13 20:04:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man! Having my stuff up there has been paying off! Glad your following my deviant site I post my newest stuff here all the time! Are you local to the South Bay?

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KomicKarl In reply to ckeiji [2012-03-13 21:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Yep I'm in the South Bay.

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tanoshiboy [2012-02-20 21:00:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch, man!

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ckeiji In reply to tanoshiboy [2012-02-21 00:17:56 +0000 UTC]

No worries man I really dig your work! keep it going!

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tanoshiboy [2011-11-30 18:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Hey Casey! I met you and Paul at the con earlier this month. I really dug your work. How did the con go for you? Was it a successful investment? I'm thinking about doing it myself next year. Talk to you soon!

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ckeiji In reply to tanoshiboy [2011-12-03 02:13:31 +0000 UTC]

It went awesome! I was totally not expecting to cover my costs of the booth and the prints but I exceeded my expections! I met a lot of cool people, you being the first to contact me through my networks! I'm glad you are thinking of doing it next year! I will be there for sure I haven't been doing this very long but if you need any advice on the con let me know I could give you some details! I'm keeping my fingers crossed right now and I'm trying to get a booth at wondercon next March! That will be my big test. Hope you keep in touch and I hope you're working to having your own booth!

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tanoshiboy In reply to ckeiji [2011-12-05 19:54:39 +0000 UTC]

That's great to hear. Who did your prints, or did you print and cut them yourself? And what paper were they done on? I've been thinking about archival stock, but I know there are alternatives. I think my buddy and I are going to partner up the way you did. So yeah, any advice you can give me would be great. Good to hear from you!

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ckeiji In reply to tanoshiboy [2012-01-05 04:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Hey Tanoshiboy sorry for the late response! I am currently printing my stuff at Westside print shop in Culver City. They have pretty good rates I am doing it on thick pound paper I'll have to look over my invoice for specifications. They've been pretty decent so far--check them out on their website and see if they've got the kind of paper you're lookin' for! hope your work is going well!

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tanoshiboy In reply to ckeiji [2012-03-16 22:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Hey man sorry to bug you about this again, but I lost your comment about the specific stock of paper you used for your prints with that printer in culver city. Mind giving me that again, please? Maybe I'll catch you at the wondercon tomorrow.

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ckeiji In reply to tanoshiboy [2012-03-21 01:07:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for coming out at wondercon! sorry for the late response man! I use Full Glossy Kromekote.. seems to turn out pretty good! I'm finding some new print vendors but they are a little further out.. Anyway, I'll let you know if I find about any vendors that are better!

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tanoshiboy In reply to ckeiji [2012-01-09 20:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks for the tip, man. Ya if I can get some specifics on that pound paper that would be even better. I'm checking them out right now. Good to hear from you.

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ckeiji In reply to tanoshiboy [2012-01-11 16:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Hey Tanoshiboy I found my invoice for Westside Print Store: the paper I used was White Gloss Kromekote @ a heavy poundage. Hope this helps and good luck with your prints! I'd love to see them

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DrawJinDraw-jinhan [2011-09-08 15:46:16 +0000 UTC]

Your latest character work is looking awesome!

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ckeiji In reply to DrawJinDraw-jinhan [2011-09-08 17:03:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks sir! I'm trying to get stuff ready for D-Con! I'm making some progress but its slow because our computers have been broken at our house for the last 4 months haha! Hope things are going well with the wedding planning man I'll call you up some time my pops is in town so I've been hella busy showing him around. We gotta watch some football soon!

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ai-eye [2011-09-06 23:13:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the Watch!

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Tailei2532 [2011-05-27 20:38:54 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday!

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KWESTONE [2010-12-24 02:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Got ya SUCKA! Now we DA friends!

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ckeiji In reply to KWESTONE [2011-01-02 19:11:35 +0000 UTC]

yea boyyyy thats what I'm talkin bout!

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Aranaut52 [2010-11-01 21:30:48 +0000 UTC]

Dude you should make a comic strip or somtin

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ckeiji In reply to Aranaut52 [2010-11-02 07:10:10 +0000 UTC]

haha! Funny you mentioned it because I am always working on new idea's for a comic book. I've always wanted to publish a book, it will take some time but I'm up for the challenge! Thanks for the compliment!

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Aranaut52 In reply to ckeiji [2010-11-02 12:49:28 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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likeliquid [2010-07-21 22:31:18 +0000 UTC]

IMO, worth the watch

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