Divine Beast of Balance
My first skate deck I’ve ever painted was a very fun experiment. Painted with glow in the dark acrylic the mood changes depending on the light. I painted my Divine Beast of Balance to have a more raw feeling with a rough textured surface. I wanted to create the feeling of this beast being both smooth and rough, light and dark, yin and yang. The original has sold.
Dragon Ruler of the Deep
This painting features the Dragon Turtle, a mythological creature of Chinese origin. The dragon turtle combines two important celestial creatures in Chinese mythology. This ruler of the ocean has confiscated a chest of gold for himself. I wanted to capture the essence of the mystical ocean in this piece. It was painted digitally. Prints are available in a variety of sizes and prices.
Draco of the Stars
The constellations have been so important to our history as humankind. Draco is one of those important figures in the sky. Here I captured my interpretation of this starry beast. I wanted him to appear as stardust itself with the Cat Eye nebula featured in his eye. It was painted digitally. Prints are available for a variety of prices.
Kraken Practice
My version of one of the largest sea monsters: the Kraken! A baby
kraken is practicing destroying a ship with supervision, of course. The Kraken was
a mythical creature from Norway and other countries. Today it is believed the
Kraken's origins may have come from the real giant squid or colossal octopus. It
was painted digitally and is available in a variety of print sizes.
Dragon of Seasons
Dragons were honored and powerful creatures in Asian culture.
This dragon is showing its power on a cherry blossom tree causing it to go
through different seasons at once. This piece was painted digitally and is
available in a variety of print sizes
Stars of Scorpio
Scorpions are tough creatures. In Greek legend, Scorpio was
sent to defeat Orion. Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is based
on the constellation Scorpius. This piece was painted digitally, and prints
are available in the shop.
The Gift Of Peace
The sixth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors of
dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The blue dragon can symbolize a variety
of things from peace to immortality. Water is often an element associated with this color. I
chose it mainly to represent peace. The ocean water surrounds the dragon as it emerges. This
piece was painted digitally and is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Divine Beast
A fantasy creature I personally created, this is one of the four divine magical creators. This
particular one is Amethyst who rules the magic between both dark and light. Space itself
circles behind her as her crystal wings shimmer. It was done as a digital piece. Prints are
available for a variety of prices.
The Mythical Enfield
An “Enfield” is a mystical creature originating from Northwestern Europe. It is rare in medieval
lore but is present nonetheless. I loved this type of creature from the moment I saw it
represented in some medieval works. This was my first painting of one. It won 3rd place in the
Annual Art Competition in 2017. It was painted in India ink and measures 11" x 8.5" in. It is for
sale at $450.
Enfields In Balance
Hovering in the air, these two enfields create balance and peace. A
classic Red Fox Enfield and one of my own creation, the Bat Eared Fox Enfield, circle one
another. Dark and Light, Ying and Yang, I tried to capture this sense with completely unique
fantasy creatures. Painting in India ink it measures approximately 11”x 15”. The original is for
sale for $500.
Power Of A Warrior
The eleventh painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different
colors of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The bronze dragon is a symbol
of a warrior. I wanted to make the dragon look like it is emerging from a tattered banner to
attack. His sapphire eyes stare while the fiery ashes sparkle around him. This was piece was
created digitally. It is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
The Gift Of Love
The third painting of my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors of
dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. I chose for this red dragon to symbolize
the Chinese interpretation of Love and Fertility. Echoing a traditional pose of a sensual nature,
the dragon has her back to you and glances at the viewer. I wanted to portray an intriguing
atmosphere with roses which are another symbol of romance. This was painted digitally and is
available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Gift Of Wisdom
The twelfth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors
of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The Gray dragon is a symbol of
wisdom with his age and experience. Conveying a mysterious, aged appearance the gray
dragon coils in the clouds. This piece was painted digitally and is available in a variety of sizes
of prints.
Power Of Nature
The second painting of my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different
colors of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The green dragon symbolizes
life, renewal, and nature. I love old Asian paintings with washes of ink and rolling mountains. I
wanted to capture that feeling in this artwork representing nature. This was created digitally. It
is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Power Of The Earth
The ninth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors of
dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The brown dragon I’ve chosen to
represent the Earth, and the dragon takes its place with the milky way in the background. It
also can also represent Autumn with its leaf like scales which follow down the spine. I love the
earthy feeling of this dragon, and how the beauty of the stars and milky way shimmer around it.
This artwork was created digitally. It is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Power Of Lunar Machinery
The final thirteenth installment of my Colors of Dragons series is the Silver dragon. The silver
dragon symbolizes the moon and modernism. I chose to make this dragon with gears and
steampunk attributes. Conveying an infinite growth this dragon poses in a movement almost
like the infinity symbol. It was painted digitally and is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Magical Emergence
forest dragon emerging from its hidden surroundings. In a surreal landscape it is barely
viewable in the mist of the morning. The wooden trees are rough and textured. You must look
in detail to see the dragon in profile. I wanted to give a mysterious feeling to dragon. This
piece was painted digitally. It is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Gift Of Death And Rebirth
The seventh painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors
of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The meaning for the white dragon
differs slightly from western ideas of purity. They are seen as a warning of death or a sign of
rebirth which is what I chose this one to symbolize. The stars sparkle in the background with
white luminosity surrounding the body. This was artwork was created digitally. It is available in
a variety of sizes of prints.
The Gift Of Power
The fourth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors
of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The black dragon can symbolize
many different things, but I chose power as the primary representation for this piece. It is said
in China that black dragons can cause lighting storms so I loved including the dramatic storm
background. This was painted digitally and is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Gift To Rain And Rebirth
The fifth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors of
dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. A rarer dragon color, it has a variety of
symbolism in different cultures. I’ve chosen this one to symbolize both Rain and Rebirth. With
complimentary colors running along the body and spine, the rainbow dragon flies through the
sky. This artworik was crated digitally. It is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Golden Divine Beast
A fantasy creature I personally created, this is one of the four divine magical creators. This
particular one is Amethyst who rules the magic between both dark and light. Space itself
circles behind her as her crystal wings shimmer. It was done as a digital piece. Prints are
available for a variety of prices.
Gift Of Devotion And Wealth
The eighth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors
of dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. Purple represents a variety of things
depending on the culture. In Asian cultures it can be a form of devotion, while in Western
countries it can be a color used by the royal and wealthy. Poised in a noble position, the purple
dragon stares down at you with an almost snide expression. This artwork was painted digitally
and is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Power Of Regeneration
The tenth painting in my Colors of Dragons series. This series focuses on the different colors of
dragons and their symbolic meaning in Asian culture. The yellow dragon has similar meanings
to the gold dragon, but I’ve chosen to have it represent regeneration. The yellow dragon
represents the Emperor, the earth’s regenerative capabilities, and lastly the fifth heavenly
direction. Interpreted as the center of the earth in some cultures, the yellow dragon has
significant meaning in China. I tried to capture that elegance in this piece. This was painted
digitally and is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Gift Of Strength
The first painting of my Colors of Dragons series which focuses on Asian dragons specifically.
This is the golden dragon which symbolizes grace, power, and beauty. Created as a digital
painting, I tried to make a more traditional texture and feeling to it. I also used a traditional
stamp-like signature as well. This painting is available in a variety of sizes of prints.
Legendary Enfield
I created another painting of an enfield with this one flying. This one combines a red fox with a hawk, and possesses a few different features then the first enfield. The enfield turns to look at the viewer while curling its tail in flight. This piece measures 9”x12”. It is for sale at $450.
Celestial Snowy Enfield
I have decided to create my own kinds of enfield creatures.
My enfield creatures are foxes with wings rather than the traditional version which can have
three combinations of animals. I decided to create one combining an arctic fox with a snowy
owl. The result was this rather challenging painting. Painted in washes of ink, this piece was
tricky to keep the snow white color and the added shadows to give a mythical appearance.
Dragons Of Balance
This painting of two dragons represents dark and light, yin and yang. Both are required to
balance each other. It was inspired by the video game series Fire Emblem’s characters called
Naga and Grima, with my own twist on how they look. They intertwine with each other with the
the background twisting behind them. This piece was painted digitally and is available in a
variety of sizes of prints.
Half Awake
An India ink painting of the mythical creature called the Chimera. My version of the Chimera is
not as deadly scary but caught in a moment of rest. The lion head rests his head on his paw
while the goat and snake tail keep an eye for anything dangerous. I painted this artwork in
earth tones, with a gold metallic fur coat, and reptile green wings and scales. It measures
12"x9" on watercolor paper. The original is for sale at $450.