Concept

It started with doodles—simple hourglasses with stick arms and legs sketched onto sticky notes months ago. If I come across those originals, I’ll share them here. That early spark, though rough, opened up a series of explorations around time-based characters.

At one point, I experimented with a pinecone-inspired design, but it never quite landed. I even began playing with a potential title—Time Grows On—as I searched for the right visual metaphor.

Ultimately, I circled back to the hourglass figure. The connection between time and growth began to resonate more deeply—especially once I layered in the crystalline element. Crystals do grow, and that idea felt both intentional and creatively aligned.

The real breakthrough came through an AI-generated image—one that shifted my perspective and unlocked the direction you’ll see reflected in the designs below.

AI Generated Image: LeonardoAi

I’m pleased with the direction I’ve taken in shaping these character concepts—they’re evolving in ways that feel both intentional and inspiring. Where I continue to stretch myself is in the design of spaces and landscapes, particularly when leaning into more abstract, concept-driven work.

What you’ll see below are outcomes generated from prompts I created in Leonardo AI while working in what I call the “flow state.” These explorations are less about perfection and more about discovery—about pushing the edges of imagination and seeing where the process leads.

LeoAi_Prompt Record_Concept Spaces.pdf

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