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Greek-Roman Statue (2012).
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A modern version of Niyari (A.K.A Vaaran) that examines potential design changes. (2013)
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A modern version of Niyari (A.K.A Vaaran) that examines potential design changes. (2013)
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A portrayal of Vaaran in an alternate form that allows him to become somewhat translucent. (2013)
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A Draft of a turnaround sheet used in Maya to build Vaaran in 3D. (2013)
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Part 1 of the storyboard for a discontinued manga featuring Niyari and his comrade Baku.
(2008-2009, Age 11-12)
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Part 2 of the storyboard. (2008-2009, Age 11-12)
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Niyari versus Scythe Mole (2008, Age 11)
At this time I developed a character named Niyari (under the impression it meant "smile" in Japanese)and an enemy with scythe-like claws and the ability to burrow quickly called an S. Mole for short.
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.The first depiction of both Niyari (Vaaran) and Baku in a short manga dedicated solely to action and dynamics. Crayon was used in certain areas to add a greater sense of texture. Inspired by Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, and other anime/video games.
(2007-2008, Age 10-11)
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My first coherent manga. This was heavily inspired by Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, and other anime. (2006-2007, Age 9-10)
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Ending of "Stick Battlez!". One stick is shown charging and unleashing a magic attack that distorts the borders of the comic itself and disintegrates the stick at the bottom. (2006-2007, Age 9-10)