Mars Phoenix Warrior

I designed this wraparound phoenix armor when I was 18-years-old, for a comic project that never came to fruition. So when I decided to paint Sailor Mars, I just thought it was the perfect opportunity to use it as an enhancement to her existing badassery. I like to envision Rei's transformation sequence into the Mars Phoenix Warrior as being similar to Iron Man, as their Awesome levels are pretty much equivalent.

[Click here for framed view.]

Press for the Exhibition
+ LAist: Photos: Celebrate 20 Years Of Sailor Moon With 'Meatball Head' Art Show
+ Anime News Network: Artists Celebrate 20 Years of Sailor Moon With L.A. Art Exhibit