I like to think of myself as a dichotomy of ideals. Something of a walking contradiction. I swing back and forth between idealism and pragmatism, selflessness and selfishness, logic and romance. But in the end I think life is in the space between, and finding that balance is what existence is all about.
I'm a 3rd degree blackbelt in Taekwondo, and cofounder of the Saenghwal Taekwondo organization. I've trained in several different styles and disciplines, including Wun Hop Kuen Do with legendary martial artist Al Dacascos, who is like a grandfather to me. I try and take a little bit from everything I've learned and help use it to create a well rounded approach to martial arts. But ultimately, the more I learn, the more vast the gap becomes between what I know, and what remains to be known.
I also paint and draw. A small sample of my work can be found HERE . I don't do free work sadly, as I simply don't have the time. But hey, it never hurts to ask, right? And commissions are definitely open right now. Message me if you've got something in mind.Currently I'm developing the animated series Sun Storm Saga; a high action martial arts based fantasy about two cultures with opposing views and beliefs trying to survive in the wake of a cataclysm they helped cause. I've been in contact with some incredible people to help make this a reality, including Len Simon, art director of Titan AE, Anastasia and Spirit, and Mark Dacascos of Brotherhood of the Wolf Fame. We're still very much in pre-production phase right now, but I'm always looking for top notch illustrators that are interested in signing on for what is bound to be the next big animated epic, particularly an experienced comic penciller to marshall the Graphic Novel which will precede the series.
For more info on Sun Storm, plot synopses, preliminary sketches, premise overview, etc, send me a message, or check out The SUNSTORM SAGA pics page . Just remember that everything there is a work in progress and all artwork is in the concept phase done by the writing team to help the animators get a solid feel for what's going on in our heads. The site will continue to grow as more material is available.Short stories and serials are regularly added to my blog. Here are the ones that I've posted so far.
Wyrd of the Wolf
A dark folk tale in the native American tradition. The earth and the wind call for a champion who can rid the land of the wicked creatures that have tainted it with their wickedness. Wolf must use his wits and cunning to overcome this new animal that seeks to subjugate the creatures of the forest.
Cinderklaas The image you know of Santa Claus is not what is true. The real story behind the demon of Christmas is far more sinister...
Franky Spanky Can a story be light-hearted and dark at the same time? This one can. A tale of woe, love, and tight volleyball pants, Franky Spanky runs the gamut of Hollywood cliche's, including such stalwarts and lockeroom ghosts, hot nubile co-eds, spandex golems and volleyball decapitations. Includes cameos from Catherine Zeta Jones AND Justin Timberlake! Fun for the whole family!
Steel Geisha A haunting tale of cybertech and Chinese spirits, Steel Geisha tells the story of Qian, operative of the Order of the Orchid, an ancient society burdened with the policing of the veil between the material world and the spiritual one.
Jewell of Denial - Exploding motorcycles, bad puns, and lesbian makeouts in every episode. What more needs to be said? Truly this is the greatest show in the history of ever!
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