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Retsu Takahashi--with his partner, Fiona, their daughter, Teagan, and their cat ,Seamus ("SHAY-mus")--is based geographically in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington (as of May 1st, 2008).

Some of his professional interests are in food-related, architectural, instructional, and informational images. He works in pencil, pen/ink, and/or paints, using the digital medium to compose and complete as needed. Organic lines and forms run throughout his work.

He received his MFA in "Illustration as Visual Essay" from The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan (he also holds a BA in Women's Studies from Oberlin College, Ohio, and a high school diploma from Stuyvesant High School and a grade school diploma from Public School 41 in  New York City). He also has had over 10 years experience in the print publishing field, focused primarily in the area of print production management.

He continues to be a fan of Ultimate frisbee, bicycle road racing, cooking, and Fiona & Teagan. He once played Crazy Climber for close to an hour on one quarter.


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Retsu.com is the on-line studio of Retsu Takahashi. The "portfolio" section shows some examples of finished work.  The "links" section also contains further works and projects undertaken.



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Plum Magazine, The Conran Shop, Easy Star Records, The Thresher Magazine, Real Soon Records, Interni (Russia), and others.






© Retsu Takahashi