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Before algorithms, there was just ink and an empty page. I love where AI technology is taking us, but I’ll always make time to let my own hands do the dreaming. There’s a special kind of soul in the sketchbook. ✒️💭 siegeINK

Like so many of us, my childhood imagination was heavily shaped by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I have vivid memories of spending hours trying to draw Leo, Mikey, Donnie, and Raph. Honestly, those early attempts at drawing the Turtles were crucial for me—they were how I learned the basics of character design, anatomy, and how to draw dynamic poses. They really helped refine my illustration skills from a young age.
Recently, I wanted to re-imagine that familiar story using new tools. By combining my own creative direction with Google Gemini A.I., I developed a different scenario for our favorite heroes.

Introducing: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Raccoons. 🦝

Why raccoons? It just made sense. They are already nimble garbage dwellers, which fits the original vibe perfectly. They also already wear natural masks, so I decided to just dye their hair the classic colors instead of using fabric masks. Plus, I’ve always loved the character Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy, so he was definitely an influence here.

Since I loved drawing my own comics, I arranged these visuals in a comic book style format to tell their "origin story." It was a fun experiment mixing deep nostalgia with modern technology.

Check out the images below to see them before and after the ooze!

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It’s January 23rd—the 23rd day of the year. For a kid growing up in the 90s, that number represents only one person: Michael Jordan. 🏀🐐

This siegeINK design was inspired by deep nostalgia. I grew up watching MJ dominate the court, always dreaming of owning the shoes everyone wanted in 1991, the Air Jordan 6s. They weren't in the budget for me nor my parents back then, but that desire fueled this creative project decades later.

I designed this t-shirt graphic as a tribute to that time. If you look closely at the letter 'J', it’s actually designed using the elements of the sneaker itself. It is also my personal nod to the iconic Mars Blackman (Spike Lee) commercials that defined sneaker culture for so many of us.

This print is entirely handcrafted. I used my Cricut Explore Air for the vinyl print transfers that were pressed onto hand cut cotton fabrics that are layered, and then assembled it all using zigzag stitching on my Singer sewing machine. It was a process, but worth it to bring that 90s vision to life today.

"It’s gotta be the shoes!"

"The hardest part of any design ...is the first step."

How I use my cricut explorer air with my singer, sewing machine🧵.

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I’ve realized that I can’t stay in one creative lane for too long. If I’m not designing or illustrating, I still need to find ways to let that energy out. During my social media hiatus, that outlet has been interior design. 🏠✨

I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes of my hallway space I finished early last year. My goal was to capture a specific mid-century modern vibe throughout the house—something that sets a mood and energetic feeling the moment you walk in.

The photos show the reality of the work: the meticulous cutting of a shape, the mixing of the interior paint that's consistent throughout the house, and the patience of repeating the design up the wall. It’s different from drawing, but the foundation is exactly the same. It all comes back to composition.

It’s been amazing to explore this medium. It keeps the creative spark alive when other outlets feel a bit stale or limited by time.

Let me know what you think of the transformation!

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