#WIP we aren't skipping leg day 💪. Complete rework.
Work In Progress - Grind Session
#WIP sometimes, I just make the marks. Sometimes it doesn't feel good & the lines don't cooperate but I do it anyways. Here's a little leg work. Pretty sure this will get/need a full rework.
Finished Work - Watcher in the Womb, for sale
This piece is one that I made quite a while back, but its themes still feel relevant today. Like much of my work, the inspiration came from watching world events unfold—seeing the progression of humanity, for better or worse. At the time, there was a lot of talk about Chinese surveillance drones and the increasing presence of automated observation technology. At the same time, the "birds aren't real" conspiracy theory was gaining traction, adding an almost surreal layer to discussions around government oversight and the digital panopticon we live in.
This artwork was my response, blending two ideas that were circulating in the media. On one hand, the rising discourse around drones, surveillance, and even the tongue-in-cheek paranoia about birds being government spies. On the other, reports about Japan’s struggles with population decline and the speculative conversations surrounding artificial incubation—facilities designed to grow humans to sustain their society.
I chose owls as the central figures for this piece. While any bird could have fit the "birds as drones" concept, owls struck me as particularly fitting. They have an almost mechanical presence—large, unblinking eyes, eerily precise movements, and the ability to turn their heads in a way that feels inhuman. There’s something about them that exudes intelligence but also detachment, which fits the theme of surveillance perfectly. In this piece, the main owl is not just an owl—it’s a surveillance drone, watching over its domain with an unrelenting gaze.
The scene also features a second, smaller surveillance drone—an incubating baby owl—inside a mechanical chamber. The design of its enclosure draws from the imagery of artificial wombs, similar to the pods in The Matrix. A large machine looms in the background, displaying a screen that shows the baby drone’s progress, reaching 98% maturity. The central surveillance owl watches over it expectantly, as if awaiting its activation, ready for it to begin its programmed purpose.
This piece is both a reflection and a question—about how much of our world is truly organic, about the increasing overlap between nature and machine, and about the way technology, surveillance, and control shape our existence. Rather than prescribing a definitive viewpoint, I want to evoke a sense of curiosity and contemplation, allowing the viewer to explore their own perspectives on these themes.
Now available on my store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Ocdthreepio/shop?asc=u
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Archiving My Work: Bumble Beast
Lately, I’ve been in the process of archiving my artwork, revisiting older pieces and giving them a place in my store. It’s a way to catalog what I’ve created over time—each piece a small part of the bigger picture.
One of the latest to make its way into the archive is Bumble Beast. This one started with a simple idea: beast. The first thing that came to mind? Fangs. But as I worked, the concept shifted, almost on its own. The words “Bumblebee” and “Beast” rolled together, and suddenly, there it was—wild, vibrant, a little playful, a little intense. High-contrast colors, sharp fangs, a buzzing presence. A mix of fire, blood, and energy.
This piece may not have taken a massive creative toll, but it still required time, precision, and effort. It’s small—only about 2 to 3 inches—but detailed. And now, it’s available in various formats on Redbubble: prints, pillows, phone cases, tote bags, and more. If you're interested, you can check it out here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/168563158?asc=u
As always, feedback is welcome—the good, the bad, the ugly. It’s all part of the process.
Thanks for stopping by and being part of this journey.
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Work in Progress – Fragments & Constructs
Some images arrive uninvited—unexpected visions sparked by everyday moments. This one surfaced while I was absorbing the constant hum of news, social media, and shifting narratives. It’s still taking shape, but the core is there: a figure suspended, bound to a symbol, arms folded in gestures both familiar and enigmatic. Beneath it, an endless gate recedes, while cables and conduits extend, intertwining with the structure behind.
I don’t aim to explain, only to explore. The imagery speaks in layers, blending the organic with the mechanical, the revered with the manufactured. As always, this piece may shift, evolve, or demand reimagining before it’s complete. But for now, this is where it stands.
Something New - Flow Session
exploring something ambitous
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Work In Progress - Flow Session
My current piece is coming along. After several attempts, I’ve settled on a wing design that I’m finally happy with. Now I’m refining the details, cleaning up lines, and adding color. The real challenge will be replicating this for the other wing.
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Chain Skeeto: A Fusion of Biology and Machinery
As someone who works as a mechanic and service writer, I tend to see the world through a mechanical lens. Everything, from a complex engine to biological systems, operates as a kind of mechanism—something that can be examined, diagnosed, repaired, or restored. That perspective often finds its way into my artwork, where I blend mechanical and organic forms into something new.
Chain Skeeto is a great example of that fusion. I’ve always had an affinity for old-school, rugged mechanical designs—big, clunky parts that might not have the finesse of modern engineering but stand the test of time. Think of an old tractor: something built so robustly that you could dig it out of the ground, fuel it up, and get it running again. That kind of design philosophy—the raw, utilitarian nature of older machinery—really inspires me, and I often reflect that in my work.
The concept for Chain Skeeto was there from the beginning: a mosquito with a chainsaw for a face. But as with most of my pieces, the final result evolved as I worked on it. My process starts with gathering photo references and compositing ideas together, then figuring out what fits both visually and within my ability to execute. I tend to change things dramatically throughout the process, so while the core idea stays intact, the composition shifts organically over time.
A big part of finishing this piece was learning how to properly photograph and digitally archive it. Many of my physical works use ballpoint pens, often with metallic inks. These inks reflect light in tricky ways, making them difficult to capture accurately in a photo. This is where AI has been useful—not to generate art, but to help me learn new techniques for photographing and enhancing my work digitally. I don’t use AI to create, but I do use it as a tool for improving my own craft and expanding my skill set.
I've been asked in the past if I would ever redo a work or revisit it after finishing it. The answer is that while I do make plenty of changes throughout the creative process, once I decide a piece is done, I generally leave it as is. I don’t find much enjoyment in repeating the same thing—whether it’s a piece of art, a movie, or a book. My focus is always on moving forward, exploring new ideas, and refining my skills. That said, if I ever feel that my abilities have grown to the point where I could do a piece far greater justice, I might consider reinterpreting it. But for now, Chain Skeeto stands as it is, and I’m happy with that.
If you’d like to see Chain Skeeto in more detail (along with several other pieces), you can check it out on my Redbubble store here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Ocdthreepio/shop?asc=u
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Work In Progress - Mini Session
Turns out wings are tricky. I want this one to feel like it could actually function—mechanically sound, intricate, but still believable. The challenge? Making sure I can translate it to the other wing while keeping everything balanced in terms of complexity, perspective, and, honestly, my own skill level. It’s a push-and-pull between ambition and practicality. Right now, I’m in that iterative phase, testing shapes, adjusting, rethinking.
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Work In Progress - Mini Session
More. Small flow session. Wing’s coming together, starting to rough in the mechanics. Feeling the vision.
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Work In Progress - Mini Session
More work on this—roughed in some wing details, built out the background. Progress.
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Work In Progress - Flow Session
Bringing more color into this one, slowly pulling the pieces together. Shapes, perspectives, and details—getting it all lined up. No shortage of things to pull from lately, and it’s finding its way in here.
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Work In Progress - Flow Session
moar color
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