Out-N-In MK4 Supra

"Out-N-In MK4 Supra" was created on August 12, 2022 using pencil, fineliner, highlighter, and watercolor paint. This composition required a significant amount of time and effort, meticulously following the rules of perspective to ensure the car and building were set proportionally. I carefully chose a cool palette to convey a serene, twilight atmosphere, enhancing the visual harmony of the scene. Using a highlighter exclusively on the highlights of the car created a striking glow effect, making the vehicle stand out against the softer watercolor background. The combination of different mediums showcases my ability to merge various techniques, and the creative composition highlights my skills in both detail and imaginative design.

Lofi-Girl

"Lofi-Girl" was completed on May 30, 2020 using pencil, fineliner, and watercolor paint. This stylized recreation of the French YouTube channel's Lofi stream background represents the culmination of my skills developed over previous years. By referencing an existing piece and transforming its style and palette entirely with watercolor, I was able to maintain its essence while adding my unique touch. This demonstrates my creative abilities and my capacity to adapt and innovate within my artistic practice. This watercolor piece is one of my favorites, highlighting my versatility and growth as an artist.

Watercolor Timed Practice

"Watercolor Practice" was completed in 2019, using pencil, fineliner, and watercolor paint. This piece features four watercolor objects, each created without a time limit to practice casual watercolor techniques and add variety. I am particularly fond of the Chance the Rapper figure in the corner; the blue glow against a warm red background, along with the even pigmentation of the skin, creates a mini masterpiece within the larger composition. This practice piece allowed me to explore different styles and refine my skills, along with taking a break from the rigid rules I had set for myself in previous Galaxy projects; resulting in a diverse and vibrant piece.

Watercolor Timed Practice

"Watercolor Timed Practice" was completed in 2019, using pencil and watercolor paint. The objective of this piece was to do a timed practice, completing a scene within the given time allocation. The three pieces were done in intervals of 5, 10, and 20 minutes respectively, each providing experience with different watercolor techniques and styles under the constraint of time. This exercise allowed me to identify areas for improvement and apply this knowledge to future projects, highlighting the value of time management in the creative process.

Galaxy Man Casual

"Galaxy Man Casual" was created around December 2018, using pencil, fineliner, alcohol marker, and watercolor paint. I found this drawing a nice change of pace, allowing me to slightly shift focus to human body proportions while keeping it within the Galaxy Man series. Combining these mediums provided great insight into the quality of the product that can be created for future projects, showcasing the potential for rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate details. This experience has been invaluable for refining my techniques and envisioning new possibilities for future projects.

Stellar Creations

"Stellar Creations" was completed on July 9, 2018, using watercolor, acrylic paints, water marker, pencil, glaze, and fineliner pen. One of the trickiest aspects of this piece was working on poster board rather than traditional watercolor paper, which required careful consideration at each step. The glaze was used to create a shiny effect, applied only to the galaxy area. The astronaut featured is the same character from "Astral Plane" and "Launch Break".

Ultimate Spiderman

"Ultimate Spiderman" created on July 2, 2018, features Marvel's Ultimate Spiderman Comic Variant and was crafted using pencil, fineliner, and watercolor paint. Knowing I had to use a single color, I was able to adapt to different shades to create a dynamic, three-dimensional effect. Rather than using color pencil or marker to create these different shades, I chose watercolor to expand my ability. This piece was the first in which I had specifically set out to create for the decoration/poster aesthetic. This was created on A3 paper.

Page Breaker

"Page Breaker" was created on May 25, 2018, using pencil, fineliner, and watercolor paint. This piece is the first time I had drawn this concept, which would later become a recurring element in future pieces. From the tears into the page, to the flow of the galaxies, I took extra care to blend real and surreal elements seamlessly, ensuring that the precision of the pencil and fineliner work highlighted the intricate details drafted. The dreamy, ethereal quality of the watercolor galaxy adds depth and a sense of infinite space.

Launch Break

"Launch Break" was created on April 22, 2018, using a mix of fineliner pen, pencil, and watercolor paints. This piece is a follow-up to "Astral Plane" and is part of a series of practice pieces. The contrast of different colors mixed to create a stellar nebula effect, along with the creative stylization of the astronaut, was kept consistent with the previous piece. The vibrant and dynamic galaxy background not only enhances the overall composition but also showcases the depth and richness achievable with watercolor techniques.

Dragon Ball Cover

"Dragon Ball Cover" was created on March 23, 2018, using watercolor paints, permanent marker, and fineliner pen. It was inspired by the iconic covers of the Dragon Ball manga, featuring dynamic character composition and effective color choices. I learned various techniques such as outlining character clothing and creating different depths using similar colors, all inspired by the work of Akira Toriyama.

Mondays

"Mondays" was created on February 23, 2018, using pencil, watercolor, and acrylic paints. The mixing of two dark to bright colors respectively created the dynamic galaxy seen in the background, adding depth and vibrancy to the scene. Using the glaze, the galaxy would have a shiny effect when under light, adding to the finished quality of the product.

Watercolor Birds Color Study

"Watercolor Birds Color Study" was created on March 1, 2018, using a mix of fineliner pen and watercolor paints. The objective was to become more comfortable with long and short form watercolor blending, especially using natural colors that appear in nature. The combination of unfamiliar avian anatomy and the opportunity to practice watercolor techniques was the goal of this piece, and it was successfully achieved.

Watercolor Rose Study

"Watercolor Rose Color Study" was created on February 2, 2018, using a mix of fineliner pen and watercolor paints. The objective was to become more comfortable with long and short form watercolor blending, such as achieving dark and bright colors in different elements of a drawing. I realized that understanding and mastering my materials would have a profound and lasting impact on my future projects.

Astral Plane

"Astral Plane" was created on December 13, 2017, using a mix of fineliner pen, pencil, and watercolor paints. In this piece, I brought to life a vibrant and expressive galaxy with a multitude of colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The swirling patterns and vivid hues reminds me a lot of the game No Man's Sky. I paid close attention to the mix of cool and warm colors to create the vibrancy of outer space.

Super Saiyan Gotenks

"Super Saiyan Gotenks" was created on August 2, 2017, using a combination of gel pens, colored pencils, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This was my first multimedia watercolor piece, and one of the main reasons this piece stands out is the professional and consistent level achieved with the mix of materials. I was able to practice human proportions along with traditional techniques using watercolor and acrylic paints. After realizing it is viable to mix and match different mediums, it would become a viable option for future projects.