So, how to start this thread off? Well, I suppose one of my recent works would be a good start.
Feel free to leave comments in the thread - but remember to be constructive with criticism, not rude.
If you're curious about commissions, just message me; I don't bite much.
Warning - Overly long description but rather important
This is a drawing I did of someone rather amazing. Her name was/is Katrina Willard. You have probably never heard of her and I honestly feel bad for you. I was lucky enough to know and work with her when she was alive. She was a young, vibrant Australian woman. She was born early and as a result, had health issues that she kept quiet most of her life. The news reported that she was in a car accident, which is not entirely true. She went into cardiac arrest at the wheel, crossed three lanes on a rather busy road, managing to avoid hitting anyone else before colliding with an overhead bridge support.
I did this portrait as a gift to her brother, who is an equally amazing person. This is how I remember her. She always seemed to be smiling, even if it was just in a “You’re a complete idiot” sort of way. She was a force to be reckoned with. Highly intelligent, helpful, opinionated, charming and witty. The world is a much poorer, duller, stupider place without her. She was both humanitarian and animal rights activist, having recently become vegetarian.
I don’t have some heroic tale to tell or a way to compare this tragedy to all the many things that are completely wrong about this world (which Katrina would discuss at length with to anyone who would listen). All I know is I feel like I need to share her story. Truly cherish the ones around you. Don’t put off hanging out with your friends. Don’t assume there will be another time. Make sure those you love know without doubt they make your universe wonderful and bright.
The last time I saw Katrina she made me laugh and I hugged her for it. That is the only consolation I have after losing a good friend. I urge you all, go hug someone you love right now. Please. Also, here’s a link to the Heart Foundation if you want to donate to help those with heart conditions: Heart Foundation Home
Drawn and coloured on Manga Studio
Feel free to leave comments in the thread - but remember to be constructive with criticism, not rude.
If you're curious about commissions, just message me; I don't bite much.
Warning - Overly long description but rather important
This is a drawing I did of someone rather amazing. Her name was/is Katrina Willard. You have probably never heard of her and I honestly feel bad for you. I was lucky enough to know and work with her when she was alive. She was a young, vibrant Australian woman. She was born early and as a result, had health issues that she kept quiet most of her life. The news reported that she was in a car accident, which is not entirely true. She went into cardiac arrest at the wheel, crossed three lanes on a rather busy road, managing to avoid hitting anyone else before colliding with an overhead bridge support.
I did this portrait as a gift to her brother, who is an equally amazing person. This is how I remember her. She always seemed to be smiling, even if it was just in a “You’re a complete idiot” sort of way. She was a force to be reckoned with. Highly intelligent, helpful, opinionated, charming and witty. The world is a much poorer, duller, stupider place without her. She was both humanitarian and animal rights activist, having recently become vegetarian.
I don’t have some heroic tale to tell or a way to compare this tragedy to all the many things that are completely wrong about this world (which Katrina would discuss at length with to anyone who would listen). All I know is I feel like I need to share her story. Truly cherish the ones around you. Don’t put off hanging out with your friends. Don’t assume there will be another time. Make sure those you love know without doubt they make your universe wonderful and bright.
The last time I saw Katrina she made me laugh and I hugged her for it. That is the only consolation I have after losing a good friend. I urge you all, go hug someone you love right now. Please. Also, here’s a link to the Heart Foundation if you want to donate to help those with heart conditions: Heart Foundation Home
Drawn and coloured on Manga Studio
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