Rustic Marlin
Tak Toyoshima has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Tak started their career as a freelance illustrator in 1995, where they provided illustrations for various clients and exhibited their work at galleries and events. In 1999, they became the creator and illustrator of the comic strip "Secret Asian Man," which evolved from a monthly strip to a self-syndicated weekly feature and ultimately gained daily syndication by United Features. As a public speaker, Tak represented by the American Program Bureau and spoke at colleges, universities, festivals, and conferences across the country, focusing on Asian American issues, media stereotypes, comic books, and using comics in education. Tak has also held roles as both a creative director and director of operations at Rustic Marlin Designs since 2016. Overall, Tak's work experience demonstrates their expertise in illustration, comics, and public speaking.
Tak Toyoshima obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Advertising from Boston University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993.
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Rustic Marlin
Rustic Marlin is a home decor & lifestyle brand founded out of love in 2012 by husband and wife owners, Melanie & Brian O'Neil. What began as a few signs for their wedding has grown from a local favorite business into a nationally-recognized brand. The best part? All items are designed & manufactured in the heart of coastal New England in the USA. At its root, Rustic Marlin is a team of professionals, craftsmen, artisans & designers, inspired to create one-of-a-kind products to represent & celebrate life’s one-of-a-kind moments. Every product we create is unique due to the natural wood variances in the American pine we utilize and due to our hand assembly processes. Customization options are available on nearly every piece we create, adding layers of sentiment, meaningfulness, personalized charm, and individuality over-and-above the item’s inherent uniqueness. Our beautifully designed ready-made & personalized products are made with love in the USA, making Rustic Marlin a go-to choice for those looking for quality home decor, accents, gifts & more! To learn more about everything Rustic Marlin or to become a partner retailer, visit rusticmarlin.com