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Jake Tobin
@jaketobin.bsky.social
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Writer & illustrator of people, places & parties. Probably reading tbh Toronto 🏳️‍🌈✍️🪩 https://linktr.ee/Jaketobin
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · Mar 21
At the opening last night 😌
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 9h
Going to see Horse Meat Disco has become a gay thanksgiving tradition in Toronto & this year's no different. Before tonight's party, here's the scene last year when they played Dprtmnt.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 21h
Thanks!
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 21h
Looks like it!
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 1d
Ok tonight’s sunset was *chef’s kiss*
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 1d
Me trying to find a comfortable reading position at the beach
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 2d
A tradition I literally just learned about in my family is that when you turn 40 your name & birth date are embroidered on this ancient Canucks jersey that is 43 yrs old (!) so just got it from my mom today & it's probably the only time I will wear a real sports jersey.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 3d
Why is this every city sign
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 3d
Made a new friend today. Her name is Macadamia & yes she did feel like a cloud.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 4d
Take your mom to Biidaasige Park day.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 5d
I had the pleasure recently of drawing a portrait of the Lieutenant Governor Of Ontario, Her Honour the Honourable Edith Dumont. She took the time to show me around the gorgeous building (including the incredible art collection she curated) & sit down with me for a chat. Such a special experience.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 6d
Oh no really I’m so shocked wow
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 6d
Third annual fall island run with these guys and third annual me coming dead last.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 6d
Almost full moon looking like a moody sun this morning. And that 40x digital zoom isn’t bad 🌕
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 7d
What if we kissed in the glow of the all way convenience and grocery?
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 7d
Exactly something a badger would say
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
Should I wear a squirrel costume 🤔
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
Why do drivers seem to take more care when a squirrel runs across the road than they do with cyclists
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
I like my friend tony because every photo he takes of me looks like I’m posing for my first novel
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
New illustration for the latest @torontolifemag.bsky.social on forthcoming developments in neighbourhoods around the city. The brief was to create a fantasy mash-up community with transit, parks, mixed use, sixplexes & high-rises.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
Originally? Flooding issues and erosion from a storm. Now? Who tf knows.
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 8d
Don’t drag us down with you!
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 9d
Practicing my Toronto Star angry person pose because the lower don trail still isn’t done after 2+ years of construction
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 10d
Little boxes
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 11d
Well I literally just drew the Imperial Pub last week to add to my Toronto bar collection and now they're closing after 81 years (!!!). I guess that's a pretty good run.

Anyway, you can grab your copies (including the original ink & watercolour) here: jaketobin.ca/shop/product...
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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 11d
Really testing my gay powers today

(sitting on a cafe patio on a chilly morning with an iced coffee)
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