SG_Jen

At which point much yelling and face-palming ensues!

I concur!

Portal 2 was fantastic... Really enjoying Arkham City at the moment and can't wait for Skyrim!!!11

AND THEN SOMEONE DECIDED NOT TO LOCK THE DOORS. Also, Darren and I played MTG with my super crappy deck I found (at my Seattle home) from when I was 12.

Well thanks so much! I'm flattered you think that way about my work :). As far as style is concerned, I think it's pretty impossible to pinpoint one or two particular things, but in general I do know I was foundationally influenced by the beautiful scenery around the area I grew up in (Seattle, WA). Other sources of inspiration that come to mind are Classical painters, Anime, other video game art, and of course tons of artists in the art community... Though you might have the squint and cross your eyes to see a hint of influence, I'll go ahead and name some of my favorite game artists: Akihiko Yoshida (Tactics Ogre, Vagrant Story), Yoji Shinkawa (MGS), Ayame Kojima (Castlevania), Vance Kovaks and Justin Sweet (both worked on IWD and other games in that vein), Kinu and Edayan (Capcom)... the list goes on D:. But really, so many influences - it's hardly fair to name a few (but I did it anyway!).

The art book which I recommend to everyone without hesitation who's interested is Monster Hunter Illustrations (http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Hunter-Illustrations-Art-Book/dp/B003NMTG3Y). Incredible designs help feed the imagination and push creativity to the LIMIT! Other great ones are the FFIX artbook, Tactics Ogre and Darksiders artbook!

As far as releasing my own artbook... I really do hope to make one, someday! As with all things in life, I'd rather go BIG or go home, so it miiiight be awhile until you see something from me haha!