This commissioned painting is one of the rare traditional paintings I've done recently. It is 8 1/2' x 11' size. She is Anne Onymous, a student from Tandy Gardens High School, who has magical powers, and, fights evil on campus-in this case attacked by her arch rival, the armored Xaos. She fires back with her fireball attack. It is based on a online webcomic. Watercolor gouache, on masonite.
Anne Onymous from the Wotch		 My favorite of a 3 'character study' set, commissioned by Eric Trumble for his fantasy story (as yet unfinished). She's was described to me as a somewhat pretentious apprentice witch, and, very popular. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Apprentice Sorceress Eissa		 This is another fast CG, in a 3 set commissioned character study by Eric Trumble, from an yet unfinished Fantasy story. Aqua is a apprentice witch, and studying her grimoire for magic spells with a pet dragon.
Aqua		 Available as a print through Podgallery. Vyrain commissioned this swashbuckling heroine warrior Galaxy princess, depicted here with her magical sword. She's a character in a story she's writing. The background is a stargate into other worlds of the universe. Time spent, about 20 hrs. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Arlea Satori
From the book by Melissa Scott. Set in the time of Queen Elizabeth in England, the idea was to get the feeling of magic through the use of lighting effects. One of my all time personal favorites; gouache on masonite.
Armor of Light		 A commission from Red Fyre Dragon, of his characters Ceres, and Hellraiser. Ceres is a warrior who uses her dragon ornamented staff, to bring fire down on her enemies, and, Hellraiser is a war horse who uses his razor sharp talons to tear his enemies to shreds. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Ceres & Hellraiser		 This is a special condensed version of a large illustrated vignette (collection of images) for a game concept, commissioned by Paul McCauley, which centers around a girl with magical powers (she can walk on water), and includes mystical cities, mythical creatures, and lush, green scenery.  There are 11 scenes, in a very wide format, some 12,500 (width) x 1500 (height) pixels. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet
Genesis Vignette		 The second commission from 'Red Fyre Dragon' of the winged female warrior/horse combination set in worlds of dark fantasy. Kathalu holds the 'Serpent Relic', a bladed, serrated disk weapon, that she thows at enemies like a discus. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom Tablet.
Kathalu & Vortex
This is a commissioned character study by Joe Rauchman. The description of Lilith was somewhat loose, descrbed as 'really nasty...cares only about herself' and having 'soulless eyes'. She has pale skin, and 'blue, purple and black' flowing clothing. Time spent, about 10 hrs. Photoshop 6
Lilith		 Available as a print through Podgallery.This was a commission by 'Songs of Dragons' of her fantasy character, described to me, as the Guardian of History. The orb is called the 'Orb of Time' and, the crystals in the background are used by her as time crystals. Time spent, 24 hrs. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Mistress of Time		 This is a commissioned book cover for Diana Hignutt's novel 'Moonsword', of Tolian, who must assume female form to defeat a demon threatening the earth. Her Panther is the loyal guradian of the Moon Goddess. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Moonsword		 This is an unused version of the commissioned wraparound cover, from the upcoming book 'Moonsword', by Diana Hignutt. The main character is Tolian, who must assume a female form in order to circumvent a Druidic Prophesy, slay a Demon, and save the world. The Panther is the Moon Goddess' loyal friend. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Moonsword 2
I had some spare time and did this painting based on some fanartist photos (by permission). This art is available as a print through Podgallery. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Ocean Mermaid Princess		 The first New Age book cover in over 5 years, this was done for a book by Miriandra Rota, for Light Technology Publishing - one of the very few local book publishers I've worked with-and a simple idea established by the title. This art is available as a print through Podgallery. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet.
Path To Enlightenment		 Painted for a children's book, I tried to achieve a magical effect with the colors. One of my most successful images, it also appeared as a 1000 piece puzzle by FX Schmid. When I finished assembling the puzzle, I realized that I'd spent more time putting the puzzle together than doing the actual painting! Available as a print from Podgallery. Oil on masonite.
Prince Of Whales		 I did this little piece for fun, based on an anime fanartist's likeness (by permission). Photoshop 6 w/wacom tablet.
Sorceress
This is a commissioned redux of the 1987 painting done for Baen Books. This was done for a client that drew inspiration from the concept and wanted the original (which long ago sold), so I redid the art with some minor improvements. This is also the first tradional painting I've done in over a year. Oil on Masonite.
Speaker To Heaven (Redux)		 A commissioned cover for the novel by Edward Aubry. The book is really a cross between Sci-Fi/Fantasy, but I had to make a choice, not having both types together. I got a certain affinity to the cute but sassy pixie, Glimmer (foreground), but she's gone from the actual printed book. Her flight stewardess costume is a refererence to the travels (and her frequent costume changes) found throughout the story. Photoshop 6 w/Wacom tablet
Static Mayhem (Glimmer Version)		 From the book by Bob Shaw. Set on a twin set of planets that share a single atmosphere, one world's 16th century style airships battle the other, in the second book of this series. Available as a print from Podgallery. Oil on masonite.
The Wooden Spaceships

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