Etereal Shocks

Trifolium pratense: I promise, revenge

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Paul Gauguin

(hasn't drawn her a week) i miss her

God of War concept art by Raf Grassetti

God of War Visual Development: Valkyrie Helms by Vance Kovacs

God of War Visual Development - Runner of Helheim by Vance Kovacs

Merlin, the Witness of the Stars by alice haun

Luna Lovegood’s Journey by Sofia Scogli

Chillin’ on the Bridge

Swordtember 2025 by Faith Schaffer

Inspirations - Domu, A Child’s Dream (Katshuhiro Otomo) I know, I know, another Otomo appreciation day. Well, it’s no secret he’s had a great influence on me. Domu came out before Akira and it mostly gained popularity in Japan. It’s a shame it didn’t get the attention it deserves in North America. It’s one of the first manga I ever purchased with my own money and it still holds a special place on my bookshelf. Domu centers on the conflict between two residents of a giant residential complex: Etsuko, a little girl who just moved in, an outcast who believes she’s the only one who has “mental powers”, and Old Cho, a lonely old man who’s at the center of a series of “suicides” in the complex. The story also focuses on the police investigation that follows the ongoing series of “incidents”. I’ll say it here, Domu should be adapted into a live-action HBO-style mini-series. Far more grounded in reality than anything else Otomo produced afterwards, the story itself could be a fantastic exploration of loneliness in an overpopulated world. The graphic novel would lend itself really well to a live-action treatment because it’s treated as such. The cinematic shots and ambiance are just too good to pass on. A real prequel to the world and ideas explored further on in AKIRA, Domu is what Hollywood should be focusing on right on. Do yourself a favor and buy this graphic novel. It’s not about style or flashy stuff. This is all story. The good stuff that stays with you. Norm

2022