The Mad Titan's Triumph

"The Mad Titan's Triumph" was created on July 31, 2023, using a combination of fineliner pen, water marker, and color pencil. This piece was created after the release of Avengers: Endgame. The idea stemmed from imagining a comic-accurate, more vengeful Thanos triumphing over the MCU Avengers. I experimented with mixing colored fineliners and water markers to employ a different shading technique. The result is a detailed background that captures the intensity and drama of the scene, making it worthy of a cover issue.

Joker

"Flamin Hot" was completed on March 13, 2023, employing a mix of fineliner, pencil, and water marker. This piece was a project where I focused on creating a detailed foreground that would blend seamlessly into the background. I aimed for a solid, consistent application using colored pencils, ensuring the deep shades of purple blended with as little white as possible. This project also provided an opportunity to refine my skills with different sizes of fineliners, enhancing the depth of the image.

Killing Joke

"Killing Joke" was created on March 30, 2019, using a combination of fineliner pen, pencil, and water marker. This piece was inspired by DC's "The Killing Joke" and helped me practice layering water markers to the best of my abilities. I focused on proportions and aimed to create a stylized yet recognizable villain face, working on developing a poster-esque design. This was before I eventually transitioned to using alcohol markers for more refined results.

Masked Elemental

"Masked Elemental" was created on February 4, 2019, using a combination of pencil, fineliner pen, and water markers. The creation of this piece demanded precise attention to detail to balance the dynamic elements within the composition and ensure proper proportionality. I focused on creating a dynamic piece with a similar, yet stylized character design, blending it into a poster design. Working on the dragon designs was especially enjoyable, and it later became a piece I have displayed.

Joker

"Joker" created on November 6, 2018, uses a mix of water marker, pencil, and fineliner. I gradually began adding layers of water marker to increase saturation, later mixing to create different shades consistent with the style. To avoid overshading, I only layered in the darkest shadow areas. In other areas, I focused on achieving a consistent quality of application, ensuring there were no visible marker streaks. This piece was composed by "Draw With Jazza".

Goku V Superman

"Goku V Superman" created on June 6, 2018, uses color pencil and fineliner. The objective of this piece was to practice the fundamental skill of repetition in order to improve my effectiveness over time. Through this process, I've become more accurate with using fineliner to create bold outlines and more proficient with color pencils, steadily refining my technique with each iteration.

Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta

"Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta" created on January 1, 2018, uses color pencil, water marker, watercolor, acrylic paint, highlighter, and fineliner. I focused on creating a background that aligned with the angle at which Gogeta was approaching, ensuring it was packed with details fitting of a devastating battle. Watercolor was used to create a dynamic Ki effect, while sprinkles of white acrylic paint enhanced the energy and intensity of the scene. To prevent the paper from tearing, I opted for color pencil in the background, avoiding excessive moisture.

Inferno

"Inferno" created on November 13, 2017, uses color pencil and fineliner. The vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of the color pencils bring the flames to life, creating a dynamic and intense atmosphere. The fineliner adds sharp details to the man's determined expression and the dragon's fierce form, emphasizing the connection between the two.

Sponsored Goku

"Sponsored Goku" was completed on November 20, 2017, using color pencil, fineliner, and water marker. The artwork combines bold outlines with vibrant colors to bring out the character's dynamic presence. The tattoos are intricately detailed with fineliner, while the watch and jeans are rendered with a mix of markers and color pencils to add texture and depth.

Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks

"Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks" was completed on December 21, 2016, employing a combination of color pencil and pen. I focused on steadying my hand during the inking phase and becoming more comfortable with color pencils. A valuable side benefit of using color pencils in multiple projects is that I'm learning not only their applications but also how they interact with other materials. This practice helped refine my technique and expand my understanding of different artistic mediums.

Mecha Frieza

"Mecha Frieza" was completed on December 4, 2016, using color pencil and pen. Creating an alien character, even though non-human, often relies on human proportions depending on the style. By using different shades of grey in the tail and mechanical parts, I aimed to replicate a dynamic metallic effect. I focused on blending various colors of colored pencils consistently to achieve this look.

Super Saiyan Rose Gogeta

"Super Saiyan Rose Gogeta" created November 29, 2016, employs a mix of color pencil and pen. This piece was a redraw where I focused on learning the basics of stylized proportion. At the time, I had just gotten a new set of colored pencils, and creating a listed palette helped me reference the colors while working. This is one of my earliest sketchbook pieces, initially drawn out of my admiration for Dragon Ball.