Original drawings remain the source. Digital and AI-assisted animation extends their presentation under the artist’s direction.
The equipment rack and patch-panel details take shape around Naomi as William continues her original black-and-white drawing. Her artwork remains in progress.
Original hand-drawn artwork, photographs and video by William Byrd. Artwork in progress.
See Naomi’s drawing progressionWilliam explains how he sets up the outlines and shapes before filling the planned spaces with black ink. A closer look shows how those fill-ins give Naomi’s clothing depth and definition.
Original hand-drawn artwork and video by William Byrd. Artwork in progress.
See the progress photographsWilliam has begun Sloane’s original black-and-white artwork. Follow the first outlines through the developing face and inked curls in this early look from the drawing board.
Original hand-drawn artwork and video by William Byrd. Artwork in progress.
See the progress picturesA cinematic introduction to the world of Holy Wars, from a rain-soaked street and Rowan 7’s glowing symbol to two players facing each other across a table of cards.
AI-generated cinematic imagery. A promotional vision of the game, which is still in development.
Explore the game rulesOriginal hand-drawn character art moves into an animated vision of the Holy Wars world, including Rowan 7, Sparkles Rebellion, and Marcus Hale.
Original artwork by William Byrd. AI-assisted animation is disclosed at the start of the film.
While filling in the city beyond Adrian Vale’s window, William suddenly sees how the character’s narcissism can become a story. This is the creative process before the idea is polished: the drawing, the research, and the excitement all meeting at once.
Original artwork, filming, and story concept by William Byrd. Captions, audio cleanup, and presentation editing assisted by AI under William’s direction.
Meet Adrian ValeFour short chapters from one early-morning recording: large-format drawing, card proportions, dual orientations, and William’s four-dot starting method.
Go behind the canvasWilliam explains his 18 × 24-inch paper, visual impairment, early-morning routine, and drawing tools.
How the project name, card dimensions, and statistics area affect the artwork.
William uses Sparkles Rebellion and Rowan 7 to demonstrate two orientations from one original drawing.
Four measured corner dots establish Adrian Vale’s composition before the drawing begins.
Original artwork and filming by William Byrd. Captions, audio cleanup, and presentation editing assisted by AI under William’s direction.
William gives an unpolished, good-humored look at the compact room where the artwork is actually created—and explains how sitting close to wall-mounted paper helps him work with optic neuropathy.
See the photographs and full workspace storyA visual introduction to the person before the statistics.
Faith as a resource and an alternative path through conflict.
Original art moves from drawn line to living tension.