Kevin 'Kilo' Thomas
Artwork & Sketchbooks
Inspired by the beautiful fictional notebooks created for film and games by the likes of Henry Jones, Nathan Drake, and Ichabod Crane, and after several failed attempts to keep a written journal myself, I settled into a style of recording my observations, thoughts, and daydreams in a mostly visual format. The output has a tendency to be sporadic, but some of the results, along with perhaps some miscellaneous doodles and design sketches, can be found here.
The further task of crafting a 19th century written hand to match my illustration style was a journey in and of itself, but that another story.
Loose Leaves
Experiments in style or medium, or work which is meant to be framed and/or gifted, these are some of the loose leaves floating gently around my studio-office.
October 2023 - Present
Pets
Drawing portraits of people's furry companions brings such joy and offers such interesting challenges that it deserves a section of its own here.
October 2023 - Present
Book 5
October 2023 - Present
So far this book has been mostly observational, drawing from flora, fauna, and pets with some whimsy (and several lighthouses) thrown in.
Book 4
May 2021 - October 2023
Emerging from the pandemic lockdown, this volume contains many natural observations as well some observations of man-made forms as well as a few design ideas.
Book 3
September 2020 - April 2021
Many shipwrecks as in the heart of the pandemic I scour the virtual seas—though one of wrecks is part of a story I began to create, the first five panels of which appear here.
Book 2
March 2020 - September 2020
This journal has by far the most writing, as during the pandemic lockdown I had a lot of time to think. Also in here, a new fictional creature, a tattoo design for my sister, and a guinea pig pirate flag.
Book 1
July 2018 - February 2020
This is the oldest volume I have which fits into the visual journal motif I've adopted. In here are many memories, including some observations of a trip to Norway, the design of my chimera seal, and some weapons for a d&d game.