Digital Art

Throughout my artistic journey, I've always enjoyed sketching with ink pens, but switching to digital art has expanded my creativity and introduced me to new tools like the pen tool and Apple pencil.

“The Life of Zeta” Concept Book Cover Art - Oct 2018

"The Life of Zeta" illustration is a concept art piece belonging to the fantasy genre. It portrays the story of a girl who is found by hunters in the rugged mountains of Alaska.

Digital Illustration by James “Michael” Peña

Program Used: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and pen tool.

“Beauty of the Hidden Heart” Concept Book Cover Art - Oct 2021

“Beauty of the Hidden Heart” illustration is a concept art piece belonging to the science fiction genre. It portrays the story of a girl that has a Bioluminescence, a side-effect of metabolic reactions when feeling emotion.

Digital Illustration by James “Michael” Peña

Program Used: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and pen tool.

“The Story of Parker Posey” Concept Book Cover Art - Oct 2021

“The Story of Parker Posey” illustration is a concept art piece belonging to the biography genre. A look into the actress, musician and New York icon that is Parker Posey.

Illustration by James “Michael” Peña

Program Used: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and pen tool.

“Gibbo” The Hippo

“Gibbo” The Hippo and The Purple Tape

Embarking on a thrilling escapade, three friends set off on a wild adventure in pursuit of the legendary "Purple Tape" cassette. This legendary cassette holds the essence of Hip hop greatness and is shrouded in mystery. It is believed that the music contained within has the power to heal the world from the toxic sounds that have plagued the earth. In a noble effort to safeguard future generations, "Gibbo," a Hip hop hippo, takes on the responsibility of finding the elusive "Purple Tape." Assisting him in this monumental quest are his loyal companions, the offbeat "Panda Twins," and his loyal best friend, the noble King "Blue." Together, they embark on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and the hope of restoring harmony through the power of music.

Program Used: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and pen tool.

Character Art: James “Michael” Peña | Story: James “Michael” Peña