Using negative space to draw attention to the maze, and stippling to create texture through the piece
Took over 2 weeks to complete
Pen and ink
19 x 18 inches
Self portrait
Using negative space to draw attention and stippling to create texture
Sentences in the background to create a message
Pen and ink
14 x 15 inches
Oil painting
18 x 24 inches
Grayscale study
Gouache
9 x 12 inches
Use multiple mediums before setting with color pencils and use two sets of complementary colors
Color pencil & Black Mixed Media Paper
9 x 12 inches
Rough and blended areas to create contrast between the thought clouds with black gradients
Color pencil
6 x 12 inches
I use complementary colors - orange & blue, and red & green
Tested out different color schemes before choosing, using high contrasting colors, and rules of thirds
Oil pastels
9 x 12 inches
Self reflection piece
Created a focal point looking down to bring the audience attention, and immerse the viewer
I wanted to create a first-person perspective piece, similar to shooting games. Where the viewer is able to understand the protagonist's experiences without words.
The white eyes are to represent the social pressure to succeed, and create contrast between the black ground
Color pencil & White gel pen
10 x 9 inches
Using the character's head as the foreground, and having a main light source to create dimension and depth
Gouache paint & Color pencil
12 x 9 inches
Primary color
This capture a moment of when hanging out with my cousin at an arcade.
Gouache paint & Color pencil
9 x 12 inches