Chinese Dragon

I love dragons - especially Chinese dragons, which are generally much friendlier than their western counterparts. Last month while attending the Chinese New Year parade, I noticed the dragon teams were always led by someone in the front holding up an orb. After doing some research, I learned that dragons are commonly depicted in Chinese art chasing after a flaming pearl. This is said to have stemmed from an old belief that the dragon held, or chased, the sun. According to one source, "[the pearl] is thought to be a symbolic representation of the 'sacred pearl' of wisdom or yang energy."
You can read more here: http://www.ninedragonbaguazhang.com/dragons.htm

Knights n' Dragons

The first in what I plan to be a series of illustrations for a storybook concept involving medieval times. As a kid, I was obsessed with anything related to dragons, knights, and princesses; so making an illustrated book sounded fun. I experimented in doing a painterly loose style. I think it's appropriate. :)

Pixie

This is an old illustration but one that I'm quite fond of. She's supposed to be some sort of a wood sprite. My first "nudie" too-although everything has been carefully censored. :) I've started on a couple of Christmas card designs that I plan to give out to friends and family. I'll be posting those for anyone to download and give to their loved ones.
~Ciao!