Shinya Hayashi Creative work, updates, and curiosities.

Shinya Hayashi

Creative work, updates, and curiosities.

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The Kitchen-Timer Sketchbook: What I Learn in 45 Minutes Every Week
Studio Notes

The Kitchen-Timer Sketchbook: What I Learn in 45 Minutes Every Week

A look inside the weekly 45-minute sketchbook session that feeds my finished work, from the prompts and cheap materials to the recurring mistakes and tiny decisions that make a rough page useful. At the end, there is an open invitation to try the same exercise and share your page for a future community roundup.

One Minute, Full Heart: Why I’m Betting on Vertical Stories in 2026
Opinion

One Minute, Full Heart: Why I’m Betting on Vertical Stories in 2026

Tightly compressed vertical stories can feel more emotionally precise than bloated short-form series. Here is why I am making 60-second storytelling a creative priority in 2026, with lessons from recent experiments and a practical craft checklist for US collaborators and fans.