I am at it again, another challenge! I am loving the challenge of Challenges!
Today it is the #drawitbetter challenge sponsored by @sursensei. I believe there is one more day to enter and you can enter and find the details here at the original post.
I have always been terrified of clowns. So, this challenge was indeed a challenge and really became a bit cathartic for me. I found a way to address the clown that I was happy with. In fact I might use my image in another bit of design that I will share another day. Here She is then, My clown:
Do not quake at her visage, but look deeply into her eyes. She will take you to a safe place...safe and quiet...and isolated.
I am meant to share my process so here is the preliminary sketch:
Here I am trying out the colours and how I wanted to apply her 'clown makeup'.
This is with a fresh ink laying down the final look to then be painted, chalked, and coloured in.
I really enjoyed this challenge and looking forward to more.
I hope your day finds you looking your fears dead straight in the eyes and telling it "NO! I WILL NOT HELP YOU MOVE THAT SOFA INTO YOUR VAN!" or whatever your own fears might be. Smile a bit and maybe go a bit heavier with the lipstick and eyeliner and embrace the Clown in you!