Steph Blakey

@manifestephanie

Storyboard supervisor, director, papercut artist, comicker, video game player, animation lover, just shoutin' to the void #paperart #comics

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Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· 16d

Thanks so much! ❤️ The framed pinboard I found at Winners and then I built the cover with foam board and paper and little plastic sticky gems from a craft shop!

A hand holding up a gold-framed pinboard

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· 16d

THE KANJI IS ALL HAND CUT PAPER

Progress photo of the Kamurocho gate display. A hand holds up a sign which reads Kamurocho Tenkaichi Street in Japanese.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· 16d

Also please look at this charm display I decorated to look like the Kamurocho gate, I'm really proud of it 🤡

Photo of a pinboard display decorated to look like the Kamurocho gate from the Yakuza/Like A Dragon games. The board displays various charms inspired by the same game series. Next to it is an acrylic standee of Bob Utsunomiya.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· 16d

They say the best time to promote a convention appearance is on day 3 of a 3-day event. 😎 Come say hi and browse my wares at table A12 at Anirevo today!

Photo of the artist's table (featuring prints of paper illustrations, stickers, charms, comics, memo pads, and original framed paper art) at Anirevo 2026. Series represented include Yakuza/Like A Dragon, Ace Attorney, Death Mark, Silent Hill, Paranormasight, Mob Psycho 100, and more- as well as an original comic. Text typed at the bottom of the image reads: ANIREVO TABLE A12. The photo is decorated with tacky star emojis.

This image is a map of the exhibitor's hall at Anirevo 2026. A route is drawn from the right side to the artist's table, A12, at the far side wall.

A photo of three memo pads inspired by the Ace Attorney game series. Characters featured are Asougi Kazuma, Apollo Justice, and Miles Edgeworth.

A hand holds a large vinyl sticker of Hinako and the Fox Mask from Silent Hill f. The Fox Mask character is crouched on Hinako's back- he points gleefully to the right as she runs in that direction, screaming. She wears a fox mask and has her large hand up, ready to attack.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Jun 6

ACK I forgot to share here, but I'm tabling at TCAF this year! Right now! Today and tomorrow! Table 159! 😵‍💫 I've got lots of comics and original paper art & prints & stickers & charms & memo pads - come say hi and pick up the latest issue of Beef Zone lol

A photo of the artist's table (#159!) at TCAF 2026 featuring prints, comics, stickers, charms, memo pads, and original paper art. There are original works as well as fanworks of series like Yakuza/Like a Dragon, Ace Attorney, Death Mark, Trigun, Sailor Moon, and a couple more. In the spot where the artist would stand is a weird emoji illustration of an awkward person presenting the table and sweating nervously.

A map of the 3rd floor hockey rink area of the Mattamy Centre in Toronto for TCAF 2026. Table 159 is highlighted and circled, with text saying that it's where you can find me, manifestephanie.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 17

I gave a James Sunderland cosplayer one of my Silent Hill 2 stickers and he gave me this missing poster of Mary 😭

A hand holds up a black and red missing poster with a screenshot of Mary from the Silent Hill 2 remake on it. The text on the poster reads:

MISSING
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS WOMAN?
MARY SHEPHERD - SUNDERLAND
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
GENDER: Female

LAST SEEN IN THE OTHERWORLD LAKEVIEW HOTEL
REPORTED MISSING BY HER HUSBAND
MAY BE INJURED AND/OR CONFUSED
IF FOUND PLEASE CALL JAMES SUNDERLAND AT:
1 (207) 555-6279

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 17

Please enjoy the most expensive Yakuza merch photos I've ever taken

A double-sided linked acrylic charm inspired by Mr. Shakedown (カツアゲ君) from Yakuza 0. This side features Hiroya Egashira, being held up in front of the Kabukicho gate in Tokyo. He is being punched by a tiny Kiryu Kazuma. The top part of the charm is the amount of yen Mr. Shakedown is worth.

A double-sided linked acrylic charm inspired by Mr. Shakedown (カツアゲ君) from Yakuza 0. This side features Naoya Kawahashi, being held up in front of the Ebisubashi bridge in Osaka. He is being kicked by a tiny Majima Goro. The top part of the charm is the amount of yen Mr. Shakedown is worth.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Come for the Beef Zone comics, stay for Blasto's Greatest Adventure

A hand holds up a mini comic inspired by Mass Effect called "Blasto's Greatest Adventure" written by manifestephanie, drawn by zedsabre. It's held up in front of a stand of Beef Zone comics inspired by Yakuza.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Otafest day 2! Me and @zedsabre.smallbird.social are at table J37 for paper art, comics, stickers, and more ✨

A map of the Otafest exhibitor hall with directions to table J37 featuring art by manifestephanie and zedsabre. Merch is inspired by Yakuza/Like A Dragon, Ace Attorney, Silent Hill, Death Mark, and more. Also featured are stickers inspired by DC and Marvel comics.

A photo of several framed paper illustrations, including Phoenix Wright, Kiryu Kazuma, Akutsu Daimu, Zorn & Thorn, and an original design.

Photo of a board of stickers featuring characters inspired by Death Mark, Paranormasight, Silent Hill, Trigun, Mob Psycho 100, Golden Kamuy, Sailor Moon, and Yakuza.

A photo of a board covered in sticker sheets inspired by DC and Marvel comics, specifically: Jason Todd, Damian Wayne, Birds of Prey, Green Lantern, Young Justice, Justice League International, Roy Harper, John Constantine, Kid Loki/Agent of Asgard

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Framed!

The illustration is in a small, black frame. It stands on a cutting board in front of bookshelves.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

He's just a little guy! I don't know if my cat likes him or not.

The artist holds the completed Aoki illustration before framing it.

The framed illustration held by the artist as a tuxedo cat tries to eat it.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Progress photos!

A tiny pair of the upper portion of black glasses frames made out of paper, held up in with fine tweezers held by the artist's hand.

An in-progress photo of Aoki's suit, tie, and shirt collar being assembled on top of the template.

An in-progress photo showing the piece of paper cut out to be Aoki's face on top of the template.

The artist holds Aoki's face in her hand, just like in her dreams.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

I've wanted to make a little paper Aoki for a while and finally did, inspired by his in-game portrait. I didn't intend to make a digital template, but my sketch was wonky so I had to fix it on the computer.

A pencil sketch of Aoki based on the game still, but there are arrows sketched beside his face to indicate to the artist that his face should be longer than what's been drawn.

A still of Ryo Aoki from the game Like A Dragon.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Alternate angle:

An angle photo of the paper illustration to show the depth and detail of it.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 16

Vote Aoki for a cleaner Tokyo!

A paper illustration of Ryo Aoki from Like A Dragon/Yakuza from the bust up, partially covered by a white framing mat. He has a smug expression.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

Framed!

Photo of the Goromi paper illustration mounted in a small, gold frame, standing on a cutting board in front of bookshelves. She pops out from inside the matting and behind her is pink and blue iridescent snakeskin patterned paper.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

Detail 🐍

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

Happy birthday, queen 💅✨ #paperart

Colourful paper illustration of Majima Goro dressed up as the beautiful hostess, Goromi, from the chest up. She has a huge smile and holds her dagger close to her face.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

Black and white drawing of a tense figure gripping another figure's shoulders so tightly that it draws blood

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

This is the first glow-in-the-dark sticker I've made and it turned out WAY brighter than I expected! SO SPOOKY and perfect for Death Mark

A rectangular sticker with Mashita and Yashiki from Death Mark. Yashiki is tall, skinny, and expressionless but relaxed, holding a mug of coffee and leaning an elbow on Mashita's head. Mashita is short, stocky, and grumpy- a cigarette in his mouth and a gun in his hand. A small ghost comes from the steam of the coffee cup and a large ghost comes from the smoke of the cigarette.

The same sticker with Mashita and Yashiki, this time held by a hand in a very dark room. The sticker is glowing brightly in the dark, with eerie green colouring.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

I made some new sticker sheets this year inspired by visual novels I enjoy 🗡️

Three sticker sheets displayed in a row on cutting mat. From left to right, the sheets are inspired by: Death Mark, Paranormasight, and AI: The Somnium Files.

Photo of a black and red sticker sheet inspired by Spirit Hunter: Death Mark. There are six colourful characters in a sort of chibi style. Clockwise from the top left are characters inspired by: Yashiki Kazuo, Mashita Satoru, Mary, Daimon Shuuji, Watanabe Moe, and Kashiwagi Ai.

Photo of an emerald green sticker sheet inspired by Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. There are six colourful characters in a sort of chibi style. Clockwise from the top left are characters inspired by: Kurosuzu Mio, Sakazaki Yakko, Jun Erio, Shigima Harue, Kai Richter, and Tsutsumi Tetsuo.

Photo of a hot pink sticker sheet inspired by AI: The Somnium Files and Nirvana Initiative. There are six colourful characters in a sort of chibi style. Clockwise from the top left are characters inspired by: Kaname Date, Aiba, Tama, Iris Sagan, Mizuki, and Kuruto Ryuki.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 14

Thank you, I almost went with this one for Edgeworth lol

Photo of a memo pad page with Edgeworth smugly handing the viewer a piece of paper. Written in pen on the paper is: "We've been trying to reach you concerning your vehicle's extended warranty. You should have received notice in"

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 13

I also reprinted my Ace Attorney memo pads and designed the new one with Apollo Justice (he's just napping don't worry)

Three memo pads inspired by Ace Attorney Investigations, The Great Ace Attorney, and Apollo Justice: Dual destinies. The first memo pad shows Apollo Justice laying on his stomach on a partially destroyed floor, with his right finger out as though he's written a message. A message has been written in pen, making it look like he wrote it before fainting. The message reads: "What the @#?! did you just @#?! ing say about me, you little @#?! I'll have you know I graduated top of my class at law scho". The second memo pad shows Asougi laying on his stomach on a wooden floor, with his right finger out as though he's written a message. Written on the pad is "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." The third memo pad is Edgeworth looking smug, holding a paper out to the viewer. A message has been written in pen on the paper: "To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand the Steel Samurai. The humour is extremely subtle and with"

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· May 13

I made draw-your-own tattoo memo pads and they turned out great

Three memo pads inspired by the Yakuza or Like A Dragon game series. The first is Kiryu's torso from behind, with Trogdor the Burninator drawn on his back. The second is Majima's torso from behind, with "NO RAGRETS" drawn across his back. The third is Ichiban with Nancy on his shoulder. On his lower back, a butterfly design has been drawn in pen.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

Framed! This was a fun piece to work on and I was happy to finally make something with Maya AND Pearl!

A photo of the square illustration in a white frame in soft daylight on a black surface in front of bookshelves.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

Here's the video tour!

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

Goofing around with different patterns...

Photo of a grayscale printout of the Maya and Pearl digital template with parts of their clothing cut out. The cut template is on a black cutting board.

Same cut template, but on top of a gold and cream patterned paper, which shows through where the girls' clothing is.

Same cut template, but on top of a newsprint patterned paper, which shows through where the girls' clothing is.

Same cut template, but on top of a cheetah print patterned paper, which shows through where the girls' clothing is.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

Because the pattern on the Japanese paper I used for their clothes wasn't consistent, I had to find a way to see what would look good on the piece. I did that by cutting out their clothes from a paper template and laying it down upon my patterned paper.

Photo of the paper template with the clothes cut out, laying on top of Japanese papers. Beside it is an in-progress cutout of Pearl with a scalpel and tweezers beside it, and underneath is a small pile of papers and scraps.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

Work-in-progress of the ramen bowl, those patterns were a pain to cut out. This is the second time I've used the same bowl design from Eldoon's Noodles from Apollo Justice.

A closeup photo of the full bowl of ramen, a pair of metal tweezers coming in from the right placing down the geometric pattern on the red ramen bowl.

Steph Blakey@manifestephanie· Apr 7

I didn't take many photos mid-build, unfortunately, but here are the completed girls! I used some absolutely gorgeous Japanese papers for their clothes, which shimmer in the light.