I AM THE WOODS
In early 2024, I connected with J Pond of Woods World Press, sparking a creative partnership. Our debut, I Am The Woods #1 -- a backwoods vigilante series blending outdoor action, comedy, and horror -- started with my 10-page illustration gig, evolving into covers, variants, and bigger plans ahead. Both first and second issues were successfully funded on Kickstarter.
Cover - #01
Drew Struzan-inspired gouache, acrylic, and colored pencil cover for I Am The Woods Issue 01: A dynamic composition spotlighting key characters, atmosphere and evocative wilderness locales that tease the saga.
Pages
Employing my signature technique and style, I shaped the complex visual narrative through challenging compositions and rich, meaningful details that hallmark J Pond's intricate scripts.
Original Artwork
During the Kickstarter campaigns, many physical originals (pencil and ink/gouache on paper) were offered for individual sales as add-ons, enriching the reward tiers and contributing to the projects' funding success.
Our partnership -- my brushes and J Pond's pen -- continues to yield exciting results. We're currently crafting Issue 06 of I Am The Woods.