Introduction
And this time, with only one day in between, I’m here to leave you with another drawing. One that’s a bit more… strong, or maybe something more impactful.
What do you think is happening to this girl?
I think that if many artists set out to create a work that could be open to multiple interpretations, they could spark discussion. Sometimes I think art relies too much on beauty — and hey, I’m not complaining — but it’s not the only thing that deserves to be illustrated. Sometimes there’s horror in beauty (like when a drawing turns out badly, haha), and sometimes there’s beauty in horror.
For you, the viewer, the answer can be completely subjective. She could have been abandoned, or maybe she’s just throwing a tantrum. Maybe the gun is a toy, or maybe it belongs to her father. The thing is: she’s not very happy.
Creative Choices
I confess that it’s not entirely how I had it in mind, but I’m somewhat satisfied with the drawing. Originally, I considered adding blood, but it felt too visceral. Hive has its own tone — cleaner than other platforms — and I’d like to keep it that way. Honestly, even as it is, I think this piece already pushes boundaries enough.
The inspiration image for this drawing was the following:
As always, this is from Pinterest, and as you’ll notice, there are a few changes:
- I did it at sunset, because I’m not familiar with drawing night scenes, and sunsets express emotions closer to what I wanted.
- She no longer holds a revolver; instead, it’s a pistol, which feels darker and more mature, contrasting with the girl’s childishness.
- Her expression is no longer serious — now she’s crying (
obviously). - And her blue dress creates a stronger contrast with the background.
Process
Part 1 – The Sketch
Part 2 – Base Colors
Pro tip: never start drawing blonde hair with the brightest yellow. Instead, use a darker yellow. The hair overlaps the others, creating a good sense of depth between the darker and brighter strands. Rarely is blonde hair as bright as the sun, so it’s best to start with the hidden strands and then add more, as I’ll show below.
Part 3 – Some Details
As I said in the previous post, the most exposed strands stand out against the darker blonde background.
This is how you generally draw blonde hair.
Part 4 – Adding Depth
Part 5 – Lighting and Edges
I added some lights and detailed the edges so the piece doesn’t feel rudimentary.
Part 6 – Final Touches and Background
So that’s the final result. A dramatic piece, at least for me — and one I truly enjoyed making.
I hope it sparks something in you as well.
Tools Used
- Krita for the drawing
- PureRef for the reference image
- QuillBot for translation (Spanish → English)
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