The waves crash into me

@hybridcrows Thanks!

I'm not really good at explaining my methods and I don't really know much theory so it's hard to explain but-

The most important stuff is framing, colour contrast, rule of thirds and guiding the viewer's eyeline. Note that I'm not a professional, my work is NOT all that haha so do your own research on these principles!

Nil and Cap are framed in the center, brightest colours to draw attention. The way Cap and the other illagers are posed also kind of make a 'circle' surrounding Nil (especially the ones on the right are kind of diagonal), to make them seem more imposing, and draws attention to their target: Nil.

The pillager patrol is framed almost in the center as well, Nil and Polly on either side, following the rule of thirds here pretty closely. The difference in colour contrast helps seperate the foreground (Nil n Polly) and the mid/background with the patrol, creates distance.

The patrol is 'cornered' by Nil and Polly, but not surrounded. Polyl and Nil aren't posed particularly imposing, but having them much larger and on either side (and obviously considering the context) puts them in visual power.

Good eye! For those unaware, my latest Bestiary piece is inspired by Lampsilis mussels, which, have evolved a fleshy lure that looks just like a small fish. They shake it around to attract bigger fish, then release a bunch of larvae into their face. The larvae dig into their gills and live there for a while, both feeding and hitching a ride to a new location. This is a super effective strategy for freshwater mussels that has evolved several times independently!

Hello, hello! The moment you all have been waiting for, hopefully, has come! Tangled-tober! Well... not yet. I thought I'd post this now so that you guys can get a heads up. 🥰

This year I thought of making one prompt per month because last year I had a really hard time catching up, and got art block. I think it's hard for people to draw each day, so I made it one art per week, with very broad prompts. I hope you guys like it! I can't wait what you all will come up with!

• Wearing my seersucker suit at Pitti Uomo 108...

Pic by the very talented Vincenzo Grillo.