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My work focuses on storytelling and narrative. I draw a range of buildings, figures, backgrounds, and settings from imagination to create my own narrative with each piece. My work leans towards the technical aspects of drawing. I use uniform, fine, and sketchy lines to create the sophisticated, ethereal look that I find pleasing. My drawings are cinematic and emulate an illustrative look because of its accessibility to a wider, varied audience. 

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Video games are the main inspiration behind my work. I grew up playing all sorts of video games, but the ones with imaginative worlds and narratives (Role-Playing Games) are the ones that capture my attention the most. As I got older, I became more critical of what I consumed, and noticed things I hadn't before: the abundance of tropes being played straight. I aim to create my own world and narrative filled with round, dimensional characters with a twist--a world that parodies the games I grew up with, and continue to consume.

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The process that goes into creating these drawings is always a learning experience. I have learned what works and what doesn't. It has been an important tool to me to decide what gets to stay. I use the sophisticated, attractive look to give my drawings a refined look to hide the concept of parody. I create every drawing with a story in mind, from the vague sketches to the highly detailed ones. Ultimately, my wish is to entertain, not only other, but also myself.

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