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Kenji Takabayashi

@kenji.nyc

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I create stuff traditionally and digitally.

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Conceptual study for a series of pieces. I forgot how awesome your hair is, @ladypinknyc ! Sunday, fun day. #kenjinyc #pythonxmen #otm_graff_crew #xmencrewworldwide #artanddesignhighschool by @kenji.nyc

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#falseidols by @kenji.nyc

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21 days ago

JOHN BYRNE IS BACK!I haven't felt this worked up over a comic in decades. This really made my day.This man, along with Frank Frazetta, John Buscema, Bernie Wrightson and several others inspired to be an artist. In fact, later in my career I was privileged to have my own history recorded in a great book called 'Mascots & Mugs' written by the Legendary Dave "Chino" VIllorente and the incredible Todd "Reas" James. Mr. Byrne hasn't missed a step, and he retells the story of these beloved characters after HE walked away from it. @chinobyi @toddjamesreas Nearly forgot to mention the #xmencrewworldwide by @kenji.nyc

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I’ve been trying to force myself to work slowly, but I was having so much fun with this one that I just pushed right through it. Clocked in at about 2 1/2 hours. 🚀🌑..#kenjinyc #pythonxmen #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #scifiart by @kenji.nyc

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#champions #knicks #2026nbafinals by @kenji.nyc

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This is the second time I picked up charcoals and dozens of years. I love the medium. It’s so much like paint but basically with dirt. Rue from euphoria…this show bent me on my ear and made me super happy that I did not have kids - especially a young daughter. I liked the show. It was a little bit of a car accident, but her story was so sad. #euphoria #rue #kenjinyc #pythonxmen #5pointzcreates by @kenji.nyc

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@shiro_one yup! I quit in 1991 and didn’t pick up a can until 2006. So it’s been TWENTY YEARS! 🤯 #pythonxmen #kenjinyc #xmencrewworldwide otm_graff_crew by @kenji.nyc

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Fantastic event hosted by Graffitiheart. Live graffiti painting in Cleveland with a ton of folks and activities and I’m rusty as hell. We had THE best time and want to thank Stamy, Bob, Valerie’s and everyone who organized and helped, it was a blast. #GraffitiHeArt #StreetHeArtJam #otm_graff_crew #xmencrewworldwide by @kenji.nyc

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So I’m super excited to get to Cleveland where I am meeting up with three members of the X-Men crew that I’ve put down in the last 20 years. “Cost”, “Ixoye” & “Lost” graffiti vets from Indiana, Pittsburgh & Cleveland, respectively. I haven’t been to Cleveland in over 40 years so that’s exciting. Thank you kindly to @graffitiheart1 and @bob_peck_art for organizing and having me/us out.What’s even more exciting is I get to see two of my best friends and the best man at my wedding. (Guy behind my left shoulder) photo from 1986! One of the greatest things I’ve done in my life is somehow being a matchmaker. Hal n Liz here I come! #dontwaittotravel #GraffitiHeArt #kenjinyc @kenjinyc #pythonxmen #xmencrewworldwide by @kenji.nyc

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2 months ago

Rest in peace, up there in Yankees heaven, John Sterling. Say hello to scooter. 🙏❤️ by @kenji.nyc

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I want to wish the happiest of birthdays to my friend and incredible crew mate, PIXIE. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here’s to one of the nicest, most talented people I know. ❤️🤗 #pixielondon #xmencrewworldwide by @kenji.nyc

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It’s been over 35 years since I’ve worked in charcoal. This is about 20 mins in. I forgot how much I liked the format. #charcoals #kenjinyc by @kenji.nyc

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