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'Pep Talk' Wip

Crimson Kodiak

'Crimson Kodiak', created in Procreate.

I had an opportunity to create an Ursine Fursona, and completed it in seven painting sessions! The comparative efficiency of my updated process cannot be overstated; before, an illustration like this would have required three weeks to finish or more. Now, I've extra time to start...

'In Limbo: Self-Portrait at 24'

'In Limbo: Self-Portrait at 24', painted with oil on a 16x20" panel. Though it needs a final varnish and some re-touch, it is, for all intended purposes, complete.

I always manage to finish one last painting before my birthday; for me, April is naturally a month of reflection and re-evaluation, an opportunity to make ne...

Crimson Kodiak wip

One Mind, One Voice Music Concept

Rather than compose a complete melody with a piano, I opted for a different approach to force myself to integrate new musical elements into a new score from the beginning, then gradually construct an idea around it. I suppose the goal was achieved: it definitely doesn't sound like any orchestration I've produced prior, but I'...

Rosa Bonheur Sheep Master Copies

Eventually, I'd like to create expression sheets of prominent character from my stories with a similar aesthetic; they'd make great stickers too!

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Awander 'Neath Star Light

The first song of 'Hummer' is finally finished, though, I admit, the song lacks a fast pace impression since I replied too heavily on my prior tendencies. It's a decent composition, but I'll need force myself beyond my comfort zone if I ever want to expand my musical potential.

Your support and patience are much appreci...

6 Hour Rendering Studies

A set of six-hour paint studies made in collaboration with Taran Fiddler, who was kind enough to provide a few of his sketches, intended to help me optimize my process and prepare for Weretober this fall. Some weaknesses remain, but I feel I made noticeable improvement!

The first image is the final attempt, while the ot...

Recent Paint Sketches

A few recent paint sketches and master copies intended to find a more efficient method of painting; though I need to run a few more tests, the results thus far have been promising.

Portraits were painted in oil in two hours, while the narrative master copy was finished in six.

Recent Quicksketch Studies

A few studies/ copies focused on optimizing my figurative construction, drawn with graphite.

Battle Aura

'Battle Aura', an illustration of Magano created in Procreate.

Though the subject matter is relatively simple compared to my previous commission, this new approach drastically expedited the painting process by at least two weeks; I'll need to test it again on a more complex scene...

Your patience and support are d...

Magano illustration wip

I’m currently experimenting with a new procedure to optimize efficiency, yet maintain the quality of my work; thanks to the help of a few artist friends, I think I may have found a solution!

My focus on speed has produced several pages of academic studies I’ve yet to share, but they’ll be published once I have ti...

Clarity of Purpose, Completed Commission

'The warrior stands his ground with clarity of purpose, attacks without rage, defends without fear. The warrior can never be less than honorable, for the warrior chooses with clear mind a purpose higher than himself. '

Clarity of Purpose, featuring DTW Gulo's original character, Caliber, created in Procreate.

Awander 'Neath Star Light Piano Melody

My music has, unfortunately, suffered most from my recent shortage on time, though your patience will always be deeply appreciated!

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Approved Caliber Illustration wip

I've thoroughly enjoyed the commission process thus far; now time to carry it to completion!

Your patience and support are deeply appreciated,

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Start of a New Soundtrack: Hummer

With the conclusion of Farewell to Former comes a new opportunity to expand my skills as a composer! However, rather than arbitrarily experiment, I want to set deliberate challenges to test my creativity and incorporate new/ more advanced compositional elements.

For my reference, the objectives will be lis...

Caliber Commission, Approved Color Study

New Spear!

A narrative illustration of a proud Keendan Ursine with their new spear, drawn with graphite on 11x14" paper.

Recently I've realized, despite my love for graphite, it's time to dedicate most, if not all, of my rendering efforts to oil/digital painting; naturally, I'll never stop drawing, but rather than focus on values,...

A Message from Present and Past

At last, it's finished, the last song of my first soundtrack with a newer, more professional sound font! I'll dedicate some time to gradually remaster the previous pieces in "Farewell to Former", but, for now, I think it's time to rest and prepare for the next musical endeavor...

Your patience and support are deeply ap...

(Re)Finished Male Portrait

A male portrait, painted with oil on a 7x10 inch panel.

Two-Eyed Beast

"Two-Eyed Beast", a portrait of a character named Umut from Project AOE, drawn with graphite on 11x14 inch archival paper.

The first finished piece of the new year! Now onto the next!

Male Portrait Painting Update

This portrait was finished, however, I tried a new paint-to-medium ratio, but didn't consider the prolonged drying time before I applied the final varnish: unfortunately, a noticeable portion of paint was removed from the lower portion, though it'll only require one session to fix.

It's always odd to retur...

"Two Eyed Beast" wip 2

An illustration so painstakingly close to completion; I tried to finish it before my departure for Further Confusion, but it will need to wait 'til I return...

Commission: Caliber Illustration Concept Sketches

2024 Art Summary

2024 was quite the eventful year, replete with challenges and humbling moments I never thought I'd experience nor manage to overcome, but December was quite the finale! After so many years of dedication, study, practice, frustration, and failure, I finally sampled the rewards of my efforts at Midwest Furfest! The amount of lo...

'Umut, The Two-Eyed Beast' Wip

'Remember...Breathe'

After several months of steady, slow development, Alo's dramatic moment in finally complete! It's surreal, I was such a different person when I started this piece, and so much has taken a step in the right direction since...

I already have a few images in mind for the next illustration, but may focus on figurative/ana...

Male Portrait Painting wip

The initial drawing for the next fine art piece I have especially high hopes for...

Lion Studies

A page of studies drawn with graphite to remind my hand it can, in fact, still draw; now, time to focus on the last of my works in progress

Jonny In Repose

"Jonny in Repose" painted with oil on 17x22" panel.

A fine art painting I finally deemed finished yesterday after a very eventful November and December; this will be the last large traditional piece for at least the next couple months while I focus on smaller studies.