Classics illustrated in Pen & Ink

“Then the man said, ‘Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.’”
Pen and Ink on paper
The first of a two part series where I explored the concept of man fighting the divine. I illustrated Genesis 32:22-32:32 Jacob wrestled with God and ultimately becomes Israel.
Featured in Pandora’s Box. 17 x 11.

“Out streamed the deathless goddess’ blood, the ichor that flows in ambrosial veins, for the gods do not eat mortal bread or drink mortal wine”
Pen and Ink on paper
The second of a two part series where I explored the concept of man fighting the divine. I illustrated the Iliad, book 5, where Diomedes throws his spear and wounds Aphrodite.
Featured in Pandora’s Box. 17 x 11.

“Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.”
Pen and Ink on paper
Biblically accurate angels (Isaiah 6:2) depicted with strong contrapposto and dynamic composition. I used rendering and negative space to generate grace and movement. Available on High Gothic Casual.

“Then, peering forth from the unclosed jaw, Rose from his side a shade, high as the chin”
Scratchboard and blade
As part of a larger project on the Inferno and Dore, I illustrate Dante talking to Cavalcante Cavalcanti on the nature of love, the transcendent, and despair (Inferno, Canto 10). I cut lines into scratchboard to maximize contrast, and while referencing Dore, let me express myself in a unique rendering style.