For me, drawing is the most straightforward way to - experiment, explore, and dare to create something I would not have tried otherwise, without being judged or criticised. This drawing is an example of that. I had an idea in mind but also had a 30-day deadline.
My intentions were to focus on Nyx, the Greek goddess of the night and first child of Chaos. Thinking about what a night goddess' and 'child of Chaos' mean to me led me to visualise a figure in the night sky, with the moon behind her. I also wanted to surround her with an air of mystery and ethereal feelings.
I started drawing shapes on paper, keeping my intentions in mind, guiding my shapes and flow of the marks and lines I created. Then, with a process of trial and error, the image slowly builds up, until I start to focus on more specific details and finishing touches. The final outcome is the result of having fun with the process of drawing.
Nadav Yacobi is an independent artist creating fantasy art based on real-life experiences, stories and emotions. www.instagram.com/spectre.iv
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