I don’t know exactly when this collection of paintings began, but I know it will continue to evolve.
Maybe it started with books:
- Neil Gaiman’s works, where storytelling feels like a journey, drawing you in and making you feel there is magic in this world.
- Grant Morrison’s transformative storytelling, which challenges perception and reshapes the way you think.
- Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unique way of reshaping myths, blending symbolism, mysticism, and personal vision.
Or perhaps it was Chrono Trigger, a game where puzzles unfold through time, requiring abstract thought and a higher force driving the story.
Whatever the spark was, it awakened something in me—a deep DIY urge to craft my own stories, my own heroes, beyond the narratives shaped by mainstream media. I wanted to create something meaningful, something that offers perspective through the shared human experience.
The Creation Process
This collection was born from my daily commute, where music and meditation guided me into a creative flow. I started sketching on my tablet using Krita, and what began as simple doodles grew into something unexpected.
Photography became the foundation of my process—capturing images of nature, particularly moments when light reflects off surfaces in ways that resonate with me. When I look at these moments, I lose my sense of time; all that remains is a pure, immersive feeling.
By mirroring these photos, hidden faces emerged from the patterns. I followed their shapes, developing them into entities, spirits, and ancient gods—each one an opportunity to experiment with new techniques, from brushes to glitch effects, ensuring that every piece remained unique.
Mythology and Meaning
As each artwork neared completion, I turned to mythology. From Norse sagas to African folklore and echoes of books I’ve read, I searched for connections between my art and the myths of different cultures. Each piece carries a personal mythology, woven from universal stories, symbols, and the creative essence that drives me.
A Fusion
This process gives every artwork a new origin—a fusion of ancient myths, hidden reflections, and personal storytelling, all shaped by the spirit of DIY exploration. Each piece invites the viewer to see beyond the surface, to find their own meaning within the layers of light, shadow, and history.
In this blog post, I share the mythology of the entities in my digital paintings. It was a wonderful journey to research articles, write, and watch the magic unfold.
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Long ago, in a world where gods, entities, and mortals fought side by side, the gods would sometimes choose a mortal—a champion—deemed worthy to stand against the darkness. These chosen ones became defenders of the light, protectors of humanity, and bringers of hope. Among the gods was one whose name has been lost to time,…
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Around the campfires, in a time when the world was still unexplored and filled with hidden treasures and dangers, the elders whispered of a mystical being that moved between the physical world and the world beyond. This being, known as Davïn Dareus, was both feared and respected by many. He was not visible to the…
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Dari, the Echo of a time before the universe, is an entity that reveals itself only through reflections, vibrations, or unexpected outcomes. Even the old gods, mighty and omniscient, cannot fully comprehend Dari. What the old and new gods do know is that Dari always lingers in the shadows. The origin of Dari is a…
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Stories of Nadi Var D are told around the campfires of warriors—of his youth, his journey to discover his true nature, and his role as a wise mentor. Born when gods still maintained harmony, he possessed a deep connection to nature, able to heal wounds and soothe spirits. One day, stars fell from the sky,…
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Yogi O Trebor, a being as ancient as the stars themselves, was born from the first movement of the universe, alongside the Elders. With each heartbeat of the cosmic whole, he was awakened—a pulsing rhthm that created energy, preserved the memories of old spirits and gods, and stirred dormant powers to life. His rhythms were…