MAD.PAS

Tattober Day 11. Today’s theme is “Religious.” Hi, I’m Mad Pas. Welcome to my daily drawing sessions. Today, I’m drawing a wooden cross in flames. As always in my drawings, the flames are black. I like the combination of the cross’s clear, angular shape and the flowing flames moving around it. I begin with a rough sketch, establishing the proportions of the cross. Then I add the flames and adjust their direction and size. The cross needs to remain recognisable while the flames bring movement and a little drama to the design. Next, I place tracing paper over the sketch and begin the clean drawing. I start with the bold outer lines, then add the finer details and wood grain. These lines give the cross its texture and distinguish it from the flowing shapes of the flames. Finally, I fill the flames with solid black. I leave enough open space between the shapes to keep their points and curves readable. The solid black areas create a strong contrast with the finer lines in the wood. A simple motif that takes on a very different feel with black flames. See you tomorrow, guys! #tattober #sketchbook #drawingprocess #tattoodesign #drawingtutorial