This is a creature design I completed recently. It combines my study of real animal anatomy to create a more mystical creature. Animals with strength and/or intelligence have always inspired me. They give me a sense of reverence.
Being an illustrator gives me the opportunity to imagine and then create images which convey or satisfy a certain emotion. It's difficult to quantify, but, with time, you can come close. It's something an artist chases but never catches. My development, process, and technique are vehicles to keep the chase exhilarating.
Below is a similarly massive creature. The hanging adventurer and the japanese manga style speed lines create the sense of momentum. I originally named this one "Titan's Canary," but it became a "Geier" (a german word for vulture). Exotic, no?
This acrylic work is inspired by the Beatles song of the same name.
In the fable, Grasshopper is rebuked by Ant for his idleness and not given any food. While I see Ant's point of view, isn't he being a little severe? I wanted to leave some hope for Grasshopper, so I chose to depict Ant in the midst of his decision to give or not to give. This gives the image it's tension and allows the viewer to consider his/her own point of view. 
A fine art piece from my undergrad. It's oil paint over mesh screen and collaged strips of canvas. I did this years ago and it still stands out as one of my best.
My friend Audrey posed for this some time ago and I recently used it for this oil study.
A work in progress! This is an intended for a children's book version of Aesop's fable. I'm sure you know the one. It seems crude as it's missing cast shadows and the modeling I would have liked to have finessed for another day or so. However, I'm pleased with the characterization and cool light/warm shadows scheme. This was also my most ambitious project using Corel Painter. Though unfinished, this piece represented a leap in understanding for me. 
