The Struggle Within

"The Struggle Within"
(Fei Fong Wong, Fei (young), Id, Karen, and Grahf from Xenogears)

Originally penned back in 2008 but lacked the ability to digitally color it (computer issues), this piece sat dormant for almost 5 years until I had finally had enough and colored it in my new traditional methods. I feel this would work well had I continued my attempted manga adaptation, but even standalone, it's one of my favorite pieces from recent.

May 13, 2013
Ink pens, Prismacolor markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and chalk pastels
on 11x17" cardstock

Angel of Death

"Angel of Death"
(Kuja, Vivi Ornitier, Zidane Tribal, and Freya Crescent from Final Fantasy IX)

As a "classic" Final Fantasy fan, I never understood why FFIX never gets more attention. I mean, it had everything that makes A Final Fantasy a, well, "final fantasy." But I digress.
This illustration was an attempt to redo an older piece I did way back in 2004, now that official art has finally been released publicly. However, with even my composition understanding broadening, it can hardly be tied to the old drawing.
This one also had an experimental purpose, where I tested using a white chalk pastel to mimic rain bouncing off of surfaces. Stuff like this really gets my brain going, and I love it. Though I'm sure I forgot some places...

April 21, 2013
Micron pens, Prismacolor markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and chalk pastels
on 8.5x11" cardstock

Green Caesar

"Green Caesar"
(Dragon Ranger and Dragon Caesar from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger)

As my favorite ranger back when I was in my youth, the Green Ranger (in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) always stood out among the other five. His outfit was visually distinct; from the inverted triangle patterns on the boots and gloves, gold morpher/buckler, and the armor and gold bands about, his very presence demanded appreciation... Well, that, and he started as Anti-ranger! When I did the other two Sentai illustrations, I couldn't pass doing the most outstanding one for myself.

April 9, 2013
Ink pens, Micron pens, Prismacolor markers, gel pens, and metallic Sharpie marker
on 8.5x11" cardstock

A Walk

"A Walk"
(Original / Commission)

This piece was an interesting challenge mostly because of the more natural tone and the addition of a background - something I had yet to do since working with Prismacolor markers. considering the level of precise detail I was given with only the smallest bit of artistic liberty, I am extremely proud of this piece, and hope to do further things like this. It's a good change of pace from the usual anime/video game fan art I'm used to.

April 2, 2013
Ink pens, Prismacolor markers, and colored pencils
on 8.5x11" cardstock

Chou-Ho

"Chou-Ho"
(Super Shinken Red and Shishi Origami from Samurai Sentai Shinkenger)

Another Christmas gift for another friend of mine (although completed very late). I assumed a lot of trouble with the Origami since it's blocky and static by-design. I think despite that complication, I made it work. I decided on using Super Shinken Red rather than his other variations because it sets a different tone and allowed me to have him contrast the pose of the Origami better. The scan drowns it out, but the emblem in the background was colored using a Gold Sharpie, which gave it a really nice metallic look!

January 17, 2013
Ink pens, Micron pens, Prismacolor markers, gel pens, metallic Sharpie
on 8.5x11" cardstock.

The Glow of Youth

"The Glow of Youth"
(RX-78-02 Gundam from Gundam: The Origin, Gundam 00 [Q]an-T from Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A wakening of the Trailblazer, Unicorn Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam UC, and Gundam AGE-FX from Mobile Suit Gundam AGE)

A commission art for Gundam Guy for his website banner, used for the month of February. This piece became a testbed for a lot of experimental traditional methods never used before by me, including using chalk pastels to replicate the Unicorn Gundam's luminescent pschoframe effect. 
*Watermark was place per request.

December 7, 2012
Ink pens, Micron pens, Prismacolor markers, colored pencils, and chalk pastels 
on 11x17 cardstock

Violet Kiba

"Violet Kiba"
(GekiViolet and GekiWolf from Juken Sentai Gekiranger)

A Christmas gift art for a friend. This was my first Super Sentai/Power Rangers illustration I had done since I was a child (and I could hardly call those "illustrations"). I like the over-all composition and for doing an animal-based mech, I feel it turned out very well. It's a piece I was proud of, and am glad it's in hands of someone who probably loves it just as much!

October 30, 2012
Ink pens, Micron pens, Prismacolor markers, and gel pens
on 8.5x11" cardstock