Made these illustrations by using random word as a prompt, then expanding the visuals through word association/train of thought scheme. The goal was to have fun, maintain spontaneity, and avoid overthinking the concept. First word that sparked this exercise was the word "ripples." (took-off from my recently finished collaboration with Emerging Islands) This led to a flow of ideas, allowing me to design creatures/characters and practice world-building using random words.
word list and expansion: ripples → ocean → sea creatures/underwater → underwater kingdom → king → [chess-knight-horse] → tikbalang [brainfart: balang (locust)/balang araw(someday)/future] → manghuhula (seer)