I'm not terribly happy about all parts of this piece. I haven't painted with inks for quite some time, and the color scheme for this character was never very pretty in the first place. However, I feel a lot of relief now that I've finished it. It probably won't go in any portfolios, certainly. But it was good for me. Plus, any practise is good practise.
For those who aren't nerds and are curious about this character (and don't mind spoilers), Faris is a pirate leader who is really good friends with a hydra. He is also a woman hiding his identity because he would not be respected by his crew as a woman. A friend once told me that it is considered bad luck to have a woman on a ship. However, I recently read about two very successful pirates in the 1710's, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, who were a part of Calico Jack's crew. Hmm.
I've always been a fan of gender-bending characters, as indicated in my first youtube video. I could say it was a sign of my genderqueer discoveries, but really, it might be a coincidence. It doesn't really matter either way. The point is, these characters have always been inspiring, regardless of connection, because people have written about them forever. Even Hatshepsut wore a fake beard and men's clothes and insisted that people call her "king."
On an unrelated note, I finally took my driver's test - and passed, of course. I apologize for not posting this weekend like I usually do. Please forgive any delays as I attempt to make my transition into the workforce over the next few months.