Lounging Demon - starting point

I do graphic design and illustration for a living. One of the benefits of this work is that it causes this enormous tension to build up...I start craving to do my own artwork instead of someone else's all the time. Therefore, while files save or upload to FTP, or while I'm otherwise waiting on my slow computer, I vent this tension by scribbling out doodles. On particularly manic days I get doodles that I can imagine as finished pieces...here is one of them:

After scanning, I finished out the bottom of the drawing with my Wacom tablet. (click to enlarge)

I love the concept of a demon-faun chilling on the couch...she's just like anyone else. I'm not sure what her upraised hand is doing. Maybe she's eating something.

I have already completed a rough stage of coloring, but I'm not ready to show it yet...you'll have to wait!

Pastel Fairy Series - 2008

This is a series of fairies drawn in 2008, with some touch up 2009-2010. They originated as pencil sketches, which I traced in Illustrator, then finished up in Photoshop. This group has mostly spring-ish pastel hues, such as pinks, yellows, and greens.

Intro

I have been a fan of fantasy art ever since I was a six-year-old lover of dragons, unicorns, and My Little Pony.

Now I still love magical reptiles and equines, and I've also added fairies, elves, fauns, and demons to my pantheon. I'll refer to this general category of magical beings as "mythicals." My style is usually playful, light-hearted anime. I don't do armor, big muscles, or horror, but a little darkness never hurts.

Now for more kid pics...here I am, age 8, with my awesome turquoise and white dragon. I put a smoke bomb in his mouth to create the fire-breathing effect.

I do a demo for my brother and sister. I have to coach them in coolness.