Commission work. A piece honoring Athena (Minerva) in her role as a goddess of civilization and innovation.

Inspired by the the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur from Greek mythology. Here the focus is on the tragedy Ariadne's abandonment by Theseus after she helped him solve Daedalus' Labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur. Completed in Adobe Illustrator.

Inspired by the the stories of Persephone from Greek mythology. Here the focus is on Persephone’s emergence from the Underworld, though her escape is tainted by the threat of her return and the waiting hunger of Hades. Completed in Adobe Illustrator.

Inspired by the Greek myth of Pandora. Here, the piece focuses on the hope that remained in the pyxis, providing comfort despite the oppressive darkness Pandora’s actions released. Completed in Adobe Illustrator.

Inspired by the Greek myth of Andromeda, this interpretation makes Medusa, not Perseus, the active agent in rescuing Andromeda from the sea creature Ketos. Completed using Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

Part of a series of illustrations inspired by Japanese folklore. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

The archetype of the Oracle is here interpreted as both artist and muse. She inspires and is inspired in turn.

Part of an Archetypes Triptych. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

The archetype of the Vengeful Innocent is here interpreted as defiant in the face of violence and revenge. The act of preserving her innocence has perhaps destroyed that which she seeks to avenge and protect.

Part of an Archetypes Triptych. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

The archetype of the Bereaved is here interpreted as a figure drowning in sorrow yet grasping at hope. Though lost in darkness, she struggles against it.

Part of an Archetypes Triptych. Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

"The Well" is the 48th hexagram in the Taoist Yijing (shown in the upper left above the figure of the woman). It is a symbol of creative inspiration, truth, sincerity and spiritual nourishment.

Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

An exploration of the aesthetics of hexagonal geometry. The text in this piece is taken from the file's Adobe Illustrator code.

Composed in Adobe Illustrator.

In Japanese Shintoism, death is taboo and "impure." This piece explores the irony that death is taboo even though - or more likely because - it has such a profound influence on our lives.