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Examples of Commissions

I've had the pleasure to create a number of personal and business orders for clients, both in pencil and digital color.  Here are some examples of the commissions I could do for you!  The sky's the limit!

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John Wayne

Real-life Actor

Actors and Actresses can hold a special place in our hearts, as their talent allows them to bring fun and entertainment to our daily routine in the form of films and shows.  John Wayne is a recognizable and dearly loved actor and it's always a joy to translate their likeness onto paper.

Beloved Pet

Sketch from Photo

Pets are an amazing part of your family, bringing not only joy to your heart but also companionship.  To lose a pet is to lose a little part of yourself.  Some like to have tokens to remember their pet by, sometimes it's in the form of pictures.  This particular drawing is a perfect example of this.

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Military Support

There is a towering degree of honor that comes with serving your country through its military.  Whether it's a retired veteran, or a soldier currently serving, we should always hold respect for those who risk their lives for us.  This is an example of a commission for a veteran that served in the US Air Force.  It is very possible for me to exchange not only the flag, but the seal as well with any military emblem or national flag.

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Vigilante

Anime Character/Inspired

One thing I enjoy about Anime is the incredible art styles that can be found within its vast library of shows.  Regardless of its length, story, or the world its set in, I've always appreciated seeing the different art techniques and styles their creators use to portray their story.  Here is a custom redesign of Deku, a Hero from MHA.

Domain Expansion

Anime Character/Inspired

Drawing different expressions is a lot of fun, and what better depiction of this than the ever-playful Satoru Gojo from Jutusu Kaisen?  With a mixture of pencil and dark charcoal, I added stark contrasts between the shadows and brighter portions of the picture to make the image pop.

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Fantasy and Fun

Fanart/Inspired

Five Nights at Freddy's is a horror game franchise that has inspired many people with its stylistic choices and horror aesthetic, myself included.  In this picture, I wanted to incorporate both the paranormal and horror elements that can be found in the franchise's iconic mascot, Freddy Fazbear.

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The Final Straw

Book Illustration/OC

This is a great example of translating a character from a book into a realistic design.

When faced with overwhelming uncertainty, even the strongest can reach their breaking points.  This illustration is part of a literary work and one of my more realistic styled pieces.

Fallen Angel

Book Illustration/OC

There is an insane range of things that your imagination can create.  Creature creation, and Character design encompass one of my favorite modes of artistic expression.

Temptations reach every heart, but only those whose eyes are caught by the glittering gold will truly fall.

This illustration is part of a literary work.

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Taunting Power

Mythology Inspired/OC

Real world mythology is a great place to search for inspiration when developing a character's design and attributes.  This is my own take on a Japanese Yōkai.

Yōkai are supernatural beings found in Japanese folklore.  They can range from malevolent or mischievous to benevolent to humans.

Simon "Ghost" Riley

Video Game Character

"Be careful who you trust, Sergeant.  People you know can hurt you the most."

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