There are no rules, but to by any means possible, cross through The Nuclear Maw. Whatever beckons, the constant is, those who attempt it are rarely seen again and those who have completed it are of myth and legend. The race can be a last resort for a cornered scoundrel or a sentence handed down to a criminal. For some, it is a one-way ticket to glory for others, it is a religion that shapes their way of life. The Nuclear Maw is not just a race, it is the race.

They are interned to have a mid-century, future aesthetic. I also wanted to put these animals in a space and through a cinematic lens.įinally some ideas for tech fell out of my head.

Not nearly as in depth as the creatures, but enough to convey a sense that these animals might pose a higher threat than your average house pet. Then I picked several to refine further.Īlong the way the idea of “dog catchers” entered my mind so I spent some time exploring them. I started by trying to empty my head of all the shapes and forms that were knocking around while illustrating. This helped me form a series of narratives that delve into their world.Īfter exploring these creatures through illustration, I moved into individual design.

I was interested in exploring what kinds of mischief they might get up to. The first several illustrations were done to explore and capture the moon of the pets. This is a collection of exploratory illustrations, and designs focused on a near future where genetically engineered house pets exist.

Team fortress 2 concept art