Inktober 2021 Day 4 - HEARTWOOD (Patreon)

Good morning (or whatever it is where you are today) lovely people, 

Here's day 4 of Inktober, Heartwood!

I was still a little unsure about this concept up until the point where I started working on the branches. Once I added the wood texture, something fell into place for me and now I am really fond of this image. 

It feels a little more whimsical and lighthearted than what I usually like to create, but sometimes that is needed.
You'll notice that this character has clothes, which is and probably always will be, a rarity for me, but I thought it created a lovely narrative contrast. 

This one definitely lifted my spirits and I had a lot of fun working on it. 

The next piece will be quite a bit darker, and I am enjoying the variety. 

I hope you will enjoy this one too!

Today's schedule consists of a physio appointment and then inking inking inking...So I better get started. :D

See you soon for Day 5 ;)

Have a lovely day everyone <3