Deaf Artist | Animator | Storyteller | ASL Visual Clarity & Deaf Character Consultant
Hi! I’m Destiny.
Hi! I’m Destiny (Sakeozo). I’m a Deaf artist and animator. I make comics, animations, and illustrations that prioritize visual storytelling and Deaf perspectives.
I live between Pittsburgh, PA and Portland, OR.
I’ve been freelancing for nearly two decades, carving out my own opportunities when the industry doors weren’t open to me. When I join a project, I bring Deaf cultural authenticity, accessibility, immersion, and inclusion to the table, because we all deserve better.
Outside of work, I’m hanging with my cat and three little silly geckos, hunting down good food, sipping matcha, or enjoying music (preferably metal or electronic) with my one cochlear implant. I love collecting cute things, raw crystals, bugs (especially moths!!), and taking photos while frolicking in nature.
The real stars of the show
Meet my geckos (and Dot)
Career timeline
- YearFirst paid commission
- YearFirst animation for a client
- YearTa-Da Studios mascot and newsletter comics
- 2024Deaf Spotlight’s Community Art Exhibit, Summer Solstice
- 2025Hourly Comic Day
- 2026Hourly Comic Day, and this new site