DNA Studio

Dual Identity: Motion-Driven Superhero Concept (Commission Work)

A dual-identity superhero concept created as a commission work, built around contrast, motion, and emotion.

This character explores the balance between a quiet civilian life and a powerful, high-energy alter ego. As a shy athlete off the court, she transforms into a force that converts motion into pure kinetic energy.

The design focuses on dynamic movement, energy flow, and strong visual storytelling, supported by a consistent color palette and bold silhouette.

Tracy McGrady aka T Mac

This illustration captures the legendary presence of Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr., famously known as T-Mac, one of the most electrifying scorers in basketball history.

The artwork portrays McGrady in his iconic on-court stance, highlighting his tall, athletic frame, confident posture, and calm intensity that defined his playing style. Known for his smooth shooting motion, explosive drives to the basket, and effortless scoring ability, T-Mac became a symbol of creativity and dominance during his era in professional basketball.

2025 Portfolio | Engraving & Etching Style | Selected Tattoo Works

📲 Visit the full artwork on Behance;
https://www.behance.net/gallery/245102381/Tattoo-Portfolio-2025-Engraving-Etching-Style

This portfolio presents my tattoo works from 2025, showcasing a strong focus on engraving, etching, and woodcut-inspired tattoo styles. My approach is deeply influenced by classical printmaking techniques, fine line textures, cross-hatching, high-contrast shading, and illustrative compositions that translate traditional art into contemporary tattoo design.

Alongside engraving and etching tattoos, my work spans a wide range of styles including cybersigilism, fine line tattooing, line work, minimal tattoos, black work, illustrative tattoos, symbolic and conceptual designs. I specialize in custom tattoo design, creating original artwork tailored to the body’s flow while maintaining clarity, balance, and longevity on skin.

My designs often explore themes of mythology, symbolism, spirituality, anatomy, nature, surrealism, and narrative storytelling. Each tattoo is carefully composed with attention to detail, line quality, negative space, and timeless visual impact.

This portfolio reflects my commitment to craftsmanship, originality, and artistic integrity—bridging classical art aesthetics with modern tattoo culture. Suitable for studios seeking an artist skilled in engraving-style tattoos, etching tattoos, woodcut tattoos, black ink tattoos, fine line work, custom illustration tattoos, and experimental tattoo styles.

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Images posted with permission from the author.

Comic Book Name: Stronger Dog Eats More

Comic Story: Richard Kanneh
Illustrations: Dinendra Neyo from DNA Studio

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Images posted with permission from the author.

📲 Visit the full artwork on Behance;
https://www.behance.net/gallery/244339857/Comic-Book-Stronger-Dog-Eats-More-2025

Stronger Dog Eats More is a short comic scene set in a world where combat is not entertainment, but identity. This society is built around strength, discipline, and violence as cultural pillars. All citizens are trained in combat from a young age, yet only men are permitted to serve as “Servicemen” in the military—a revered role shaped by a matriarchal system that venerates women as givers of life, while men are forged into instruments of war.

The scene follows Nicanor, a young gamesman raised within the most feared and least respected combat house—an institution that promotes brutality, psychological conditioning, and cruelty as virtues. Through abusive training methods and a state known as war trance, gamesmen are stripped of mercy and reshaped into something closer to animals than soldiers. This moment captures a brutal sparring demonstration between Nicanor and an adult opponent, Ioan, witnessed silently by their house members as they eat from bowls like beasts. Victory is not celebrated with praise—only with sustenance. When the fight ends, the symbolism is clear: the stronger dog eats more.

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Rip to one of greatest Sri Lankan Comic Book Artists of all time. 👑

Beloved Bandula Harischandra | 1940 - 2026 ❤️

Thanks so much! I’m glad he was able to inspire so many people, myself included. Fans all over the Sri Lanka are already sharing tribute art in honor of this legendary man. Even though he passed away, a warm memory of him and his kindness will forever stay with us.🙏

ඉතිහාසය තුළ ස්වකීය අනන්‍යතාවය සළකුණු කරමින් පුරෝගාමී මෙහෙවරක නියැලුණු ‍ප්‍රවීණ චිත්‍ර, මූර්ති ශිල්පියෙකි. පුවත්පත්, සඟරා, පොත් පිටකවර, චිත්‍ර කතා, තොරන්, සිය තෙලිතුඩින් වර්ණවත් කළ බන්දුල හරිස්චන්ද්‍ර යන් සම කල නොහැකි චරිතයකි.

බන්දුල හරිස්චන්ද්‍ර මහා චිත්‍ර ශිල්පියාණෙනි, ඔබතුමන්ට නිවන් සුව ලැබේවා !🙏

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