The Whole New World

Phantasy Star Online has to be one of my favorite video games. After I had grown up with Phantasy Star II and III, PSO was my first serious venture into online gaming. I played every single version of the series -- Dreamcast Ver. 1 and Ver. 2, GameCube Episode I & II and Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution, Blue Burst on the PC. I just love the campy style, the visuals, and of course the wonderful soundtrack. It's a true testament to the qualities of the game that it managed to keep me entertained for almost a whole decade.


There are a lot of great character designs, but I guess if I had to pick one that represents Phantasy Star Online, it would be Red Ring Rico. So here's my tribute to a great game.

The Dreamland Chronicles

When my friend Scott Sava asked me whether I would do the cover illustration for an issue of his all ages comic book, The Dreamland Chronicles, I happily agreed. Finishing it took a lot longer than expected though, and I do hope Scott didn't cause his editor too much frustration with all the delays.


A very interesting aspect of the story is that Daniel -- the twin brother of the book's protagonist, Alexander -- cannot visit Dreamland, unlike most children. I wanted to capture Alex telling him all about the wonder of his nightly adventures. The focus of the picture is of course the iconic character designs of adult Alexander and the elven princess Nastajia.

If you are interested in purchasing this variant cover, look for The Dreamland Chronicles #5 by IDW Publishing to be released on November 26, 2008.