Picked up my markers before they go dry and old and decided to just create without overthinking today... I felt a bit unsure about these quick cartoon sketches at first, but I remembered some wonderful advice from fellow artists online saying that " art does not need to be perfect, we just need to keep creating and sharing". Watched these three unique figures unfold right before my eyes the moment I let go of expectations.
I explored different shapes, poses, and quick color choices without stressing over the final results. I just went with it
The Striped Dress & Pop of Contrast: Used a bold green pen to block out the folds and stripes on the skirt. I was actually aiming for teal but I don't have it. I then added an intense orange accent outline around the hair and skin to create a striking contrast that frames her confident stance. This is inspired by a character from a series her name is Cheryl. Love the autumn feels.
The Side-Profile Motion: Attempted a side view walking pose to capture a fun sense of movement. I mxed a bright orange hoodie with solid green pants, then topped the character off with textured purple marker strokes for the hair to keep the palette completely playful.
Allowing myself to just draw and enjoy the ink hitting the paper completely refreshed my creative energy. Every single line is a step forward. I may not be all satisfied but practice would help me get there someday.
