The Samurai

These days I have had a great fascination with Samurai. Here are some known facts about them: Samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan. They served as the retainers of the feudal lords, known as daimyo, and followed a code of conduct called bushido, which valued bravery, honour, […]

The Giver of Life

The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that represents the word for “life” and is also the symbol of life. The ankh is represented by a t-shape with a droplet shaped loop. It is commonly depicted in the hands of ancient Egyptian deities and oftentimes showing them handing them to the pharaoh and represents […]

All Hail the Mighty Anubis

Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife. He is usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal, wearing a black or dark blue cloak. He is often associated with the ankh, a symbol of life, and the scales of justice, which he uses to weigh the hearts of […]

She Has Risen

A phoenix is a mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth, immortality, and renewal. It is said that the phoenix lives for hundreds or thousands of years, and then burns itself to ashes in a fiery pyre. From the ashes, a new phoenix emerges, young and powerful. The phoenix is often depicted with brilliant feathers of red, […]

Christmas Time is Here

Christmas is absolutely one of my favorite holidays, and I wanted to create something to show the beauty of it. Nothing like pumpkin spice or some glorious chai tea to warm the belly during those snowy days, with the fragrance of cinnamon and apples filling the air. For me it’s the Christmas shows! Can’t wait […]

In Memory of My Beautiful Sister Nicole

I wanted to create something that expressed the beauty of my sister Nicole, she played guitar, and she loved butterflies. It’s been two years since her passing and things have never been the same. I used to love passing by her room while she was recording and watch her. I cherish all the memories that […]