Benisato

Ninja Scroll is a unique anime movie that has stayed in my mind since I first watched it. I chose Benisato as my subject because of her captivating seduction of Jubei Kibagami, and her mesmerizing tattoos that come alive and strike under her control. Surprisingly, there's hardly any fan art for this iconic anime, which inspired me to create my own.

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Philemon and Baucis

At first, I recalled a different mythology but couldn't remember much except an illustration of a woman with wood-like features. I decided to explore other myths featuring humans turning into trees for blast-over post. Since we didn't have an appropriate photo for the title, I came up with the idea of an open book with a shadow falling into it. This led me to the myth of Philemon and Baucis.

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Dragon Slayer or the Dragon Knight

Divinity II: Ego Draconis captivated my heart on my second attempt at playing it. The first try wasn't the best, but the game stayed on my new PC for a year or more. One day, I decided to give it another shot, and it quickly consumed my days. I remember playing until three or four in the morning because of an intriguing task I couldn't put down.

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In Memory of Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza was a remarkable character whose untimely death in "Saints Row 2" stirred intense emotions in me. Witnessing his demise at the hands of my protagonist filled me with rage against the Brotherhood, a fury that I channeled into avenging his death.

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What happens when Soul leaves body?

Murdered Soul Suspect is a remarkable game that inspired me to create an exclusive artwork. The main character of my piece is a Japanese girl who died in a probable street accident. I spent a long time figuring out how to draw her, ensuring she wouldn't be a copy of the original game's concept art.

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Doomguy

Doomguy Collage marks an interesting experiment in blending different artistic techniques. Using Krita, I created a background with its blending function, resulting in a vibrant and dynamic backdrop. I composed a photo collage of Doomguy, capturing the essence of the iconic character from the game series. This piece allowed me to experiment with photo collage, and it will serve me well in future projects.

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Nilin and Jax

Nilin and Jax mark a significant milestone in my digital art journey, being my first artwork created with a Wacom tablet. Prior to this, I had experimented with an old drawing tablet back in art school, but this piece was my first attempt at depicting game characters using a modern tablet—a Wacom Paper Edition, to be precise. The experience was transformative, and since then, I have used a Wacom tablet for my digital artworks.

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Dobermann

Inspired by the 1997 Action/Thriller film "Dobermann," this piece marks my first venture into digital art. Created on an Apple tablet, it depicts a Dobermann urinating on tombstones, a scene from the movie that left a strong impression on me. Influenced by the comic cutscenes in "Max Payne," I integrated similar background elements.

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Portrait of Fumito Ueda

When I was asked to come up with an inspiring idea as the game sections began to grow, the concept of portraits emerged. The first became Fumito Ueda, a visionary whose work has deeply inspired me. Initially, I planned to use just one material—either aquarelle or charcoal—but I decided to blend several materials to capture the essence of Ueda's unique creativity.

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