2. portfolio
table of contents
STEVEN K. RHODES
12 - Zirix the Fiend
13 - Akaja the Widow
14 - Pierced Heart & Roses
15 - Crescent Vee
16 - Screaming Willow
17 - Elemental Djinn
18 - Simon the Masked
19 - Personal Caduceus
20 - Tripping the Cosmos
21 - Blue Rose Illusion
22 - Pirate King of Rhodes
Cover - 01
Table of Contents - 02
Machinist Trinity - 03
SCRAP Soldering - 04
Abysmal Nightmare - 05
Bluejackets Bane - 06
Kap-Omen Star - 07
Alchemical Eye - 08
CITH Door Mural - 09
CITH Exterior Mural - 10
Tribal Heart & Roses - 11
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3. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
A tattoo design for a former colleague of mine from the
navy. I conceptualized this for him based on a rotary
engine, a single blue frame piece from an RC car he was
building, and the triquetra. I used Phoenician glyphs to
spell “god, friends, & family” around the frame.
Machinist Trinity
FEBRUARY 2011
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4. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
A character concept i intend on using in a video game.
Though its name, SCRAP, does have utility as an acronym
the inventor often uses it sarcastically or as a term of
endearment. It has multiple functions and several built
in gadgets. Its personality is based on a bird.
SCRAP Soldering
MARCH 2013
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5. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
An enemy concept i intend on using in a video game. The
concept was of a chimera based on deep sea creatures,
such as an angler fish, a squid, and a turtle. The result
was to be monstrous, bizarre, and disturbing.
In the abyss, it uses its tail to lure its prey.
Abysmal Nightmare
FEBRUARY 2007
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6. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
Another enemy concept i intend on using in a video game.
This concept was also of a chimera, but based on other
sea creatures, such as a crab, a prawn, and a cone snail.
From hiding, it launches its harpoon like tongue to
pierce its prey. Then it uses its pincers to restrain its meal.
Bluejackets Bane
MAY 2008
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
This illustration serves several purposes. It is intended to
be the logo for a game development company, but also
serves as my personal logo as well as a tattoo design. Its
silhouette is used to brand this portfolio in addition to
other works.
Kap-Omen Star
2006
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
This design is a tattoo concept based on many aspects of
hermetic philosophy. Each design element is symbolic of a
much deeper meaning, as is the way of Alchemy. This
design represents dynamic simplicity, duality, balance,
and eternity.
Alchemical Eye
MARCH 2011
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
As a volunteer, I painted this mural on the supply room
door inside of The Cat In The Hat Language Arts School
at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Dr. Seuss and his works
were the theme of the volunteer based school and served
as inspiration and hope for local children.
CITH Door Mural
DECEMBER 2012
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10. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
As a volunteer, I painted this mural on plywood that was
mounted outdoors by the entrance of The Cat In The Hat
Language Arts School at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.
My rendition of a classic scene from Dr. Seuss's book, “The
Cat in the Hat” for the enjoyment of the students.
CITH Exterior Mural
FEBRUARY 2013
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11. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
This tattoo design was for a client from my junior year of
high school. She did not have a clear idea of what she
wanted at first so most of the basic elements came out of
a brainstorming session with her. She did have her heart
set on tribal though, thus I incorporated a tribal heart.
Tribal Heart & Roses
2006
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Character Concept art for a potential villain in a video
game. Zirixs nature is to be barbarous and cruel. A born
psychopath without allegiance, not even to himself. He
sees no value in life and to him death is simply a product
of life, without remorse, consequence, or attachment.
Zirix the Fiend
AUGUST 2008
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13. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
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Another character concept design I intend on using in a
video game. Akaja is part of a humanoid race based on
brown widow spiders. She is to be the Mistress of her own
tribe, though her relationship with the protagonist is
not what some may assume based on her predisposition.
Akaja the Widow
JANUARY 2013
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14. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
This is the third tattoo design of a series based on the
heart & roses. Each were for clients from High School
whom were friends. They wanted to share a theme while
also reflecting their individuality. This Client wanted
her Native American heritage to influence her design.
PiercedHeart&Roses
DECEMBER 2006
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This was just a sketch I did out of fun that was inspired by
my interest in music. I was awarded a scholarship in 2007
by the Visual Arts Center of North West Florida. This and
many other drawings of mine from that period were
chosen to be displayed in an exhibit within their gallery.
Crescent Vee
FEBRUARY 2007
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
Another enemy concept design. It is similar to the ‘Ent’, a
fictional race out of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth novels.
The Screaming Willow are not friendly protectors like
the ‘Ent’. They startle potential threats with a scream
and lash out at them with their thorned roots.
Screaming Willow
FEBRUARY 2006
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This enemy concept design is simple and straight forward.
He is a Djinn from Arabic mythology, though I intended
him to carry a more raw and elemental air about him. He
has no jewelry, sashes, or other adornments. He is just a
solemn soul, full of malice and insatiable envy.
Elemental Djinn
2005
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This video game character concept is of a man shrouded
in mystery named Simon. His character is quiet, somber,
and incredibly perceptive. Simon carries himself almost
like a omnipresent shadow protecting others from an
unknown threat. He is cryptic and cold.
Simon the Masked
OCTOBER 2008
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A tattoo design that was created to be a full back piece.
Symbolism is heavy in this design. It is mostly based on
Hermetic philosophy and the Caduceus of Hermes from
Greek mythology. The gold at its top is the Triforce from
Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda” franchise.
Personal Caduceus
MARCH 2009
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
A tattoo design for another client from High School.
She was also a dear friend that is no longer with us. She
was a happy and free spirited person. Her concept for this
design was simply to make it ‘trippy’. I wanted the design
to be organic with bold yet balanced color.
Tripping the Cosmos
FEBRUARY 2007
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Phone: (850) 867-3689
This tattoo design was created to compliment the theme
of the Personal Caduceus design. This too is heavy with
symbolism. It also shares the Triforce from Nintendo’s
“The Legend of Zelda” franchise. Each design element had
personal meaning from my relationship with the client.
Blue Rose Illusion
APRIL 2010
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22. Email: Kap0m3n@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 867-3689
This final tattoo design is essentially a pirate brand
inspired by the meaning of my name. ‘Steven’ of Greek
origin, translates to wreath, crown, or honor and has
been a given name for Kings. ‘Rhodes’ refers to the Greek
Island of Rhodes, the land of roses, or to a clearing.
Pirate King of Rhodes
SEPTEMBER 2015
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