Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/2636334/d5ba9d22-97b8-4b2c-9d19-891f537f45d1 "A detailed graphite-style digital illustration blending classical mythology with modern realism — exploring contrast, emotion, and motion in static form.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/103/103724/attachment_103724561 "I would like a medusa symbol to tattoo on the top of my hand. The medusa should be unique of course. The eyes of the medusa should be open, white and illuminated. In the background I'm looking for something degraded like cloud or sunbeam to make it smooth. For the style, something realistic should be perfect to suit with the rest of my arm. I would like the face to look like a stone splitting slightly like the image in this project.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/106/10664/1066425/38249949-27dc-42a6-be96-440f148bfdbe.jpg "Clients brief:
Currently getting a Greek mythology sleeve done and wanted a unique design for one of the segments. Next piece I want added to the sleeve is of the Greek god Poseidon. I want a realistic yet unique design.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/141/14157/1415790/47fc21fb-eaf2-474b-9483-2f74b1734124.jpg "Looking to have a lot of detail in a heaven & hell war them")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/83/8326/832683/f0b401f1-461c-4c9d-9bb3-5e162631e117.jpg "Design Brief: I’d like a Medusa at the top of my shoulder shows a sinister emotion. Not immediately intimidating but rather soft and thoughtful. I’d like the snakes to also be falling from my arm as a back ground and maybe tie into the two pre-existing pieces I have onto my arm.
I will add references to the things I want and the two priors I have.
My two existing tattoos are a hand with cards and a skull surrounded by a heart and under are roses.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/103/10372/1037258/63fb08f9-9b24-45d2-8221-09c2b052e213.jpg "clients brief:In part I want to have my spirit animal present I want to honor my heritage. So in this tattoo there will these cultures represented: English, Norwegian, Scottish, Swedish, Irish, and welsh.
So I want a Valkyrie Viking warrior riding a grizzly bear who is swiping his claw and snarling. I want her to wield a Viking axe (with three Celtic knots represented in the scroll work on either the blade or handle, along with the English rose and Scottish thistle) in her right hand, and a shield in her left with a scrolled outer circle, and fenrir the Norse wolf in the center. I want her to wear metal and fur armour. Her hair to have braids, dreds, rings etc. I’d like her to be shapely but not over the top. For the background I would like a conifer Forrest with any of these three trees: Norway spruce, scots pine or silver birch. I’d like a red kite (type of raptor similar to an eagle native to Wales) flying over head, or perched on a branch.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/67/6786/678659/85114df2-aa71-4dcd-9195-147af202e9ab.jpg "Client wants a design of major greek god and goddess, dark, bold, ominous design")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/82/8235/823541/1e6045a8-b615-4c24-b226-b335e4145546.jpg "I want a large back tattoo,
Of a tree of life, covering all my back and with roots and branches coming out everywhere, I would also like a handful of animals in the background,
Such as a wolf, elephant,
Gorilla, shark, things such as these.
I would also a symbol to be on the bark of the tree (the helm of awe) it is an invincibility rune. I wish it to be something intricate, something that tells a story, mysterious but powerful
Do not be afraid to be creative if you have some ideas")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/135/13506/1350688/f9bb2d52-de80-41ff-830a-159e7220a83b.jpg "Client's design brief: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Ares, Cerberus and Athena pegasus
I’d like all those Gods included in the Tattoo. One part of the tattoo I would like to request is Medusa on the knee area")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/77/7727/772748/bd8ee494-85de-4a24-ba59-5f30e4e8c982.JPG "Lady justice half sleeve that will be covering another tattoo.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/86/8667/866704/6cafc912-0b80-41b4-8a33-724da60a16e1.jpg "Looking to get an upper arm, shoulder tattoo of saint Michael
On one knee with a sword / shield
I’d like to incorporate words such as righteousness, justice, mercy.
Or
Our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
I’d like a cross clearly incorporated into the piece")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/86/8669/866944/a6bd2f47-c744-490c-87ef-e4960a28db34.jpg "Athena being the wisest & intelligent of the goddesses. I’d like you have her looking toward my left shoulder where Medusa is at. She was often seen with a shield, spear & helmet. I want this sleeve to have the tone of an intelligent women ready to face battle. As the Medusa sleeve had snakes coming down my arm, let’s try to match that with some feathers running down my right arm.")
About
Philippines-based illustrator who specializes in detailed black and white tattoos and comics. Continuously experimenting with new illustration styles and techniques is what makes him so effective in his profession.
-Won (People's Choice) 2020 99awards
_https://en.99designs.nl/best-design-awards/2020/peoples-choice-award
Country:
Philippines.
Member since:
August 31, 2016
Reviews
"A skilled illustrator who pays close attention to every detail."
Anonymous client
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Have been working with Richard before, and as it was the case the first time, the finished design and work was excellent.
Richard has great understanding for the task needed to be done, quickly locking in, and he's also very flexible and patient in th..."
"Have been working with Richard before, and as it was the case the first time, the finished design and work was excellent.
Richard has great understanding for the task needed to be done, quickly locking in, and he's also very flexible and patient in the process. "
Anonymous client
reviewed about 1 month ago
"great artist, responsive and artistic"
Anonymous client
reviewed 4 months ago
"This was another great experience with Richard for us! He is an excellent artist, with a beautiful style and which he consistently keeps even for small details. Richard was quick to listen and to incorporate our suggestions even when we were not exactl..."
"This was another great experience with Richard for us! He is an excellent artist, with a beautiful style and which he consistently keeps even for small details. Richard was quick to listen and to incorporate our suggestions even when we were not exactly sure which way to proceed. He came up with a beautiful, clever way how to draw quite a challenging landscape. We are excited with the result! We have enjoyed nice communication with Richard as well. Thank you for everything Richard!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 4 months ago
"It was nice to cooperate with Richard again! He has drawn another beautiful project for us. When we needed a few additions they were done quickly and skillfully! We appreciate that he understands our ideas and needs! Communication with Richard is also ..."
"It was nice to cooperate with Richard again! He has drawn another beautiful project for us. When we needed a few additions they were done quickly and skillfully! We appreciate that he understands our ideas and needs! Communication with Richard is also very pleasant- he is a sympathetic person as well as artist with whom it is a pleasure to deal with! Thank you again Richard!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 5 months ago