I have always been fascinated by the ancient, a sort of romanticism with the past. Many times those ancient concepts, legends, myths, characters and creations serve as artistic inspiration for modern stories, characters and concepts. With astrology however, I felt not only inspired artistically but intellectually and even faithfully. As an agnostic, I find that the things I learn about the universe that are unfathomable are why I believe in the greater. Astrology was a way for me to connect to greater powers in a more defined way, but not in a religious way.
My choice to illustrate the Zodiac characters as cyber bionic creatures is, not only self-serving because I adore science fiction and fantasy, but also so that my audience can be enticed into the illustrations and then witness my inspiration and understand how through my illustrative choices I have changed this ancient concept into a more relatable, future-ready concept.
The embodiment of animation, Aquarius hypnotizes its audience with stunning ever-changing wings of fiber optic scales. The bear’s roar inspires, as it is filled with notions of grandiose and fantastic ideas. It is when the bear lowers these dazzling wings
The embodiment of the ego, Aries is strength of will in the purest form. The ram thunders upon the earth with six swift legs, sparking lightning from cloven hooves and shedding molten lava from grand horns with a bray that can be heard throughout the lan
The embodiment of care, Cancer is the parental figure. The crab will use its claws to envelop the young and the injured into a potent fluid of revival; filled with minerals and nanobots who will repair any wound or sickness.
The embodiment of adaptability, Capricorn is the constructor. The goat stands tall and creates order; both leading and working towards any purpose it deems worthy. A purely amphibious creature, Capricorn passes seamlessly from water to land and back; it i
The embodiments of fun, the twins are mischievous and playful, whizzing about high above the ground, landing every once in a while and wrecking more havoc on the ground than they do in the air. The slinky creatures are escape artists, constantly getting t
The embodiment of embellishment, Leo takes pride in everything it does, visual or otherwise. The feline makes its choices carefully and from the luxury of comfort as it whisks its sleek tail, pacing with broad, beautiful paws and shuddering its digital pl
The embodiment of balance, Libra watches the world, keenly calculating and counting the deeds and actions of all, weighing all parties. With three pairs of magnificent, titanium wings, the crane will go wherever it pleases and always make a grand entrance
The embodiments of emotion, the fish are the safe keepers of secrets, realizations and also the empathetic connection between all entities. They are the ethereal, the mystery and the ineffable, for the fish are one dark, one light and forever swimming aro
The embodiment of affinity, Sagittarius aims to build a pack and has a unique way of connecting others. Steam spouts from Sagittarius’s spine, a byproduct of the cooling process of the mercury that fuels it. Despite this fierce appearance, the hyena’s lau
The embodiment of allure, Scorpio is enchanting to all; a body of refined tungsten fueled by illuminated liquid nitrogen. Should the scorpion feel dissatisfied, it will vent its tarsals and stingers, allowing this deadly substance to drip out and instantl
The embodiment of safety, Taurus is the protector. With a muscular body of brilliant red studded with crystalline nodules, the bull will intimidate any threat or subdue any discomfort. Stubborn and outfitted with a set of steel horns; Taurus will create t
The embodiment of identity, the hare takes sass from no one and lives life with confidence. Virgo transverses the world in great leaps and bounds, its six ears guiding quick paws immaculately and if the hare should find itself in a prickly situation it wi
