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Rooted in nothing. Guided by Intuition.
The Leaving of Liverpool
In The Leaving of Liverpool, the Liver bird takes flight across a quiet, dusky sky. …
The Sea Visits the Village
A whimsical Cornish-inspired harbour where the sea refuses to stay politely beyond the quay. Waves …
Edge of the Commons
A solitary penguin stands beneath a quiet snowfall, its form emerging from deep blues and …
Angel of Venice
Angel of Venice is a captivating original oil painting on stretched canvas that evokes both …
Ronin
A solitary samurai stands poised in quiet strength, his silhouette defined by bold, expressive brushstrokes. …
Clean Wheels Scabby Knees
This piece isn’t about tricks. It’s about time.“Clean wheels” is the roll, the flow, the …
The things I do..
This is not a brand, it's a reflection.
Fine Art Prints
Illustration, digital painting, and composition driven by code and intuition.
Traditional Art
Ink, paint, texture, and material, grounded in physical process.
A digital studio and artistic practice
Ziran Design is a digital studio, an artists outlet and a personal philosophy all centered around the principle of ziran (自然) “naturalness” or “so-of-itself.”
Human-made Art - never AI generated and not built for market trends. Instead I offer art created by instinct, intuition, experimentation, and honest observation of systems, people, and patterns I observe.
Commissions & Collaborations
I offer bespoke artwork, design consultancy, and digital experiments. If it’s unconventional, I’m listening.
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Why I Don’t Use AI to Create My Artwork
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common tool in visual art. Entire …
The Courage to Say “I Don’t Know”
One thing troubles me about our age of expertise. Across science, politics, and technology, our …
The Art of Minimalist Design in Web Development
Minimalist design is not just about stripping away unnecessary elements; it's about focusing on what …
What's in a frame?
As an artist, when I finish a painting, I don't just finish "The Painting" I …
Bud Browne: A man who Filmed Surfing Into Existence
Before surf culture had a language, and long before it had a look, it had …