From quick sketches to the occasional full illustrations, I am someone who needs to see what I’m doing in a visual medium, and sometimes I just feel inspired. Below is a quick sample of that work.
That said . . .
As of 2020 — yes, THAT 2020! — my primary sketchbook, with most of my developmental works, has gone missing. I took pictures of everything that was important to me, but the loss of the book is still a heavy psychological blow that I have not fully recovered from. Much of that art was done during a period in my life when I had a lot more time to work on such things, so replacing my drawings of each and every character and concept remains unrealistic. Some of the work is featured below, along with a few other pieces, and some photos that illustrate the setting for the first half of the series. Un-dated hand drawings are usually from 2010-2012. Digital works are stored on a drive, so I haven’t bothered to track them down for dates.
EDIT: I did finally find that sketchbook, after forever. Another is still missing, I believe, but my core drawings are back in action.
Initial concept for the cover of Alliance. 2018 I still like the idea of using dramatic silhouettes. 
A 4-winged Ryozae, an Aemarri Ryozakkan (Exxnulouu type). Originally drawn half top and half bottom. The drawing was largely in detailed pen when the sketchbook vanished. 
Saara, in this form sometimes called Sekirrandr. She is an Aemarri Nasouryozae of (distant) Utahraptor descent. 
Lacoren, often referred to by his human name, Loren. He is a Marasuchus. Almost directly, with few evolutionary changes. 
Dr. Zachary Maesera, otherwise known as Zicuar, or “Zick”. His Ryozae form is an Aemarri Kagurral, “Star Runners” descended from Deltadromeus. 
A male Jjae’r, showing a normal standing posture. 2012 Original species uncertain, but definitely Maniraptoran. 
Two characters from the 2nd half of the series, engaged in combat. 2018 I’ve left their names out for spoiler reasons. 
Miki Takahashi (Iriiki Thuiiruk), from the 2nd half of the series. 2012 Original form is the 4-winged Exxnunlouu (Dakotaraptor descent). 
Proposed logo design for the ETHICS Agency. 2019 
A bioengineered Ilaysian landing vessel, next to a Drorg, and the tiny dot that is its rider. 
A creek on Edisto Island at sunrise. 
Sunset at The Point on Edisto Beach. 
Palmettos, or Cabbage Palms, the state tree of SC. 
Live oaks shadow a small road on Edisto Island, SC. 
A side view of the Charleston City Market, taken for reference purposes. 
Post Office and Courthouse at Meeting/Broad, the Four Corners of the Law. (County, State, Federal, and God). 
Bookmark Sketchups for Ryozae Liberation (later Ryozae Alliance), 2018 
Digitized concept for an ETHICS department logo. 2019 
Sirrim Rmarrh (Seth Marimoor), an Aemarri Ryozakkan (Concavenator descent). Concept for his type and battle armor design. 2012 
The earliest images from the years in which I first dragged out and dusted off some old ideas and the Alliance Project took its first steps.
Taladay Arts 