My Favorite Things by James Ng

Beyond the artwork, the intricate googles and gadgets, the creative costumes and stories, my absolute favorite thing about steampunk is the passion of the people involved, and the sense of community between the fans and creators in the genre.

As some might know, I did not really know of the term “steampunk” until I posted my artwork online back in 2008 and people commented that it looks like Chinese Steampunk. From that point on, I googled the term and fell in love with the imagery.

People within the community reached out to me for interviews, features, and support. It really motivated me and showed me that there is value in my series. The reason I’m still a steampunk artist 8 years later is because of that initial surge of interest from the community and of the continual support through out the years. Not only did it give my work value, but it also motivated me to do more.

I began to push Imperial Steam and Light to the next level, I’m developing a comic to take place in this steampunk world. I’m already receiving great feedback and I can’t wait to share more with the community. Thanks everyone!