week who-even-knows
our assignment was to re-do an assignment. better. Well, this was not received very well, but I worked really hard on it so I thought I would share. I'm starting to get a bit discouraged about this class; every week I think I've finally hit somewhere close and then...ugh.
I'm categorizing this as traditional because I spent more time on the traditional parts than the color, and that's the only way I can make this category system make sense to me.
Based on a character from slavic folklore- the Vodyanoi. He lives in mill ponds and drowns arrogant men and keeps their souls in teacups. Theoretically you shouldn't have to know that to read this.

4 pages- brush and ink and digital color and days of my life. Obviously the last page is unfinished but i don't have the energy any more haha


<EDIT> wow. I was absolutely shocked to see my DD on this. wow. First of all, I want to thank you guys for the support you've given me particularly with this piece, which was not one of my favourites. I was shocked to have been featured because I see everything that's wrong with this comic instead of the things that went well, so thank you for reminding me.

There is a reoccurring comment I feel like I should adress, though. People have been jumping on my teacher, classmates, and even artschool as the instigators of this horrible critique that left me broken. Guys, while I appreciate your sympathy, THIS IS NOT THE CASE. I have one of the most saught-after teachers in the school right now, and I am learning a STUPID amount. seriously. I wouldn't trade any of his negative critiques for the WORLD. He is not mean, he is the kindest man alive, and he knows how to say the things that need to be said. I was bummed when I posted this because I had the midsemester what-am-I-doing-here blues, and while your reaction then made me feel a lot better, I want to make sure you know that Shanth is one of the three best teachers I have ever had. As for art school, this kind of comment has been getting to me. There are INFINITE opinions on the validity of art school, of the education, if it's worth it. I have only one opinion. Going to RISD is the best choice I have ever made. It may not be right for you, but I truly believe in art education.

Other than that (hahaha) THANK YOU again. I'm honored that you guys want to read this.