I decided to go with the worst thing that could happen during summer vacation according to my daughter who loves gymnastics...breaking a leg and not being able to go and enjoy playing outside! This is a character I designed for my portfolio so I thought I would use her as the unfortunate individual for this piece.
Good luck to everyone taking part this month! Taking part in this challenge helped me push through the extreme 'ugly' stage on this painting...the thought of posting it a couple of days ago makes me shudder :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat:
Nothing like a deadline to make you work harder! Now i'm off for a nice cup of tea!

This mermaid is having to fend off a hungry octopus!

@StudioLooong The paintings of the cats behind her are fantastic! Especially the unicorn cat fish! Its also refreshing to see an older mermaid instead of a young whipper snapper! Love it!! :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_smiling_eyes:

Hello, I usually try to grab a couple of hours to myself in the evening once the child is in bed. I put my headphones on, turn up the music and scribble away on clip studio.
I find 80's/ 70's music is a real boost to creativity!
I highly recommend Joan Jett or even Ozzy Osbourne?

@burvantill really like the expressions on their faces...and the silhouette of the wolf too! looking forward to seeing this in color too!

@Aleksey Yes!! love this one too! so many great ideas on here. The older mermaids deserve some of the limelight too!

@lmrush I like the cropped version...but both work!

The bearded lady frog is the main focal point for me! Looking forward to seeing this in color. Great piece, lots going on but easy to make out all the characters!

@cameroncole It looks great! The color change of the car really makes a difference! I always enjoy seeing a painting that has a sense of humor to it. Makes me think of zombieland...a great film btw!

I think it works with or without color! The mice look great and i love the green! I thought that when i saw this on instagram...it really stands out! Nice work!

@Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson great minds think alike! I've also designed Halloween characters (it's October so it's gotta be Halloween themed! ) but they're acting out a story using the given prompts ...I was ill over the weekend and being stuck in bed meant I had nothing else to do than draw. So I drew all 31 sketches (I've chosen a small square sketchbook to limit ink space!) I'm now in the process of remembering how to use ink! Trying to come up with ways to add texture and shading in time for October...it's difficult! I love you're little characters they would make fantastic stickers for children!

@Marsha-Kay-Ottum-Owen That's how it starts...step by step it will become like second nature to you and you'll find the software easier to use everyday! Lovely to see you learning the digital side of art it's not so scary after all!

@Chip-Valecek wow! so many entries this month! All looking fantastic.
Poor Red Riding Hood, that lightning hit her hard!

@Coreyartus Fantastic news! Congratulations! We all want to see the finished album cover when it's ready too. whoop whoop!

@MissMushy congratulations! that's amazing news! I will have everything crossed for you!

@Lee-White I've just subscribed! Great advice and I'm looking forward to your next video!

@SundayGirl76 That's fantastic! Congratulations! I love spooky stories Art work looks amazing btw

@Nathalie-Kranich :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: Bears love picnics in the USA!

@Chip-Valecek challenge accepted! :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_smiling_eyes: