I've always loved creating strange, imaginative worlds filled with quirky characters and fantastical creatures. Pieces like this give me the chance to explore personality through shape, expression, and design, letting each creature feel like it has its own story to tell. A huge influence on my work has always been Jim Henson, especially The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The way he brought bizarre yet believable characters to life had a lasting impact on me and continues to inspire how I approach creature design today. These sketches are really about capturing that same sense of wonder, curiosity, and storytelling that first made me fall in love with fantasy art.