Hero Worship
Hero Worship was an illustration series that explored pop-culture and historical figures through the lens of pen and ink, with digital coloring to enhance each piece. The series featured a variety of techniques, all rooted in traditional illustration methods. The works were exhibited at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, with the reception held on March 1, 2019, on the first floor. The exhibition celebrated the lasting influence of these iconic figures across different realms of culture and history.
Artist's Statement
The most fascinating thing that I can draw is the human face. Sometimes my portraits are loose and gestural, and other times they are more detailed and refined. I begin with quick pencil sketches, then replicate the work with brush pens and finally color the work digitally.
Many of the portraits are of fictional characters whom I idolized from television or movies while others are real people who inspired me through their own art or vision for a better world.
Prints can be found below.