About

Personal and Professional Background

I’ve always been an artist, ever since I could hold a crayon. My journey into writing began with a short story I created in a laminated, spiral-bound book. The joy of writing and illustrating that story sparked a lifelong passion. I was also an avid reader from a young age, but it wasn’t until I read Harry Potter that I began to take writing seriously. My creative writing was celebrated in middle and high school, and I continued to develop my skills from there.

I’ve been creating dark fantasy artwork since 2021. Before that, my work was very symbolic, exploring mysticism, spirituality, and the nature of reality. During this time, I developed my unique style while attending the Academy of Art University. My artistic training began in high school, where I studied various forms of art, including film photography, fashion design, and graphic design. I majored in Media Arts and Animation before switching to film, which allowed me to hone my skills in production design, prop design, and set design using my own artwork. In writing, I studied creative writing, literature, and screenwriting extensively, including courses at Masterclass.com and the Academy of Art University under DC/Marvel writer/editor Joey Cavalieri.

My artwork has been featured in galleries across Los Angeles and New York City, and I have received scholarships for my artistic prowess.

Artistic Style and Influences

My style is characterized by black and white ink illustrations, utilizing techniques from comics and graphic novels. I explore themes such as the shadow self, transformation, betrayal, revenge, coming of age, self-actualization, and developing confidence in oneself and one's unique abilities.

My biggest artistic influences include tattoos and comics, while my literary influences are Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood, Sarah J. Maas, J.K. Rowling, and Leigh Bardugo. I am drawn to dark fantasy for its eerie vibe, horror elements, and fantastical world-building, all of which deeply inspire my creations.

Projects and Work

I am currently working on several exciting projects. Immortal Bones, my graphic novel, is set in a dark, alternate-history, magical realist 1715 Caribbean where mysterious disappearances plague Nassau, New Providence Island. Ryn Flamel’s father is among the missing, and she must navigate a treacherous world of pirates to uncover a dark conspiracy.

The Neverland Wars, told from the perspective of Tinker Bell, offers a dark twist on the classic tale of Peter Pan. In this version, Peter Pan takes on a more sinister role, and Tinker Bell must navigate a warring Neverland to find her place and save the land from destruction.

Contact

You can reach me through my website’s contact form, via email at roguexspirit@gmail.com, or most immediately on Instagram @roguexspirit. I offer dark fantasy artwork commissions.