Zooctober 2025-Day 16: “Blunder”
Sold out? There are 5x7-inch prints available
“What do you mean, I didn't think this through?”
Another silly one... I kept hearing the "Mission: Impossible" theme in my head as I was drawing it. Also, I tried to be a bit more aware of where each line should be... To make it cleaner. Hopefully it shows... 😉
- Pencil, ink, and screen tone on paper.
- 6x8 inches.
Frequently asked questions
How was it made?
Here's some extra info about this piece, in case you're into that kind of thing. I don't judge!
- Hand-drawn on 270gsm smooth Fabriano paper.
- I always try to draw my originals at a standard size, so they'll be easy to frame.
- The name of the piece and my signature are on the back.
How/When Will You Get it?
I lovingly pack all my originals protected by a glassine sheet inside a cellophane bag. Then I put them in a rigid mailer to ensure they arrive at their new homes in tip-top shape.
Then, after a chant and a good sage, I ship them using tracked and insured services. I really don't want them to get lost in a dark corner in a post office somewhere. The time it takes them to get home depends on where in the world you are, but it's usually less than a week (unless you live in Australia. Man, shipping to you guys can be sloooow! I bet it's all the wildlife eating postal workers, or something.)
How to Care for It?
For my originals, I strive to use materials that will last a lifetime with just a bit of care. The inks I use are lightfast and waterproof, so they won't fade or run (but hey, don't go spilling soda on them to test this, ok?)
Just find a nice frame for it, keep it somewhere it won't be blasted by a blinding sun 10 hours a day (global warming is real), and it should be ok. If you want to be extra sure, you can pick a frame with glass so it's protected from dust, and if you really really love the piece (as you should. After all it's one of a kind and quite pretty, if I say so myself), go with museum glass (yeah, it's a thing) so it'll be protected from the UV rays coming from our local star.
Above all, look at it at least once a day, and from time to time, tell it that it's beautiful and it makes your life a tiny bit better. Art pieces are little divas, and they bask in the glow of appreciation. It's also good for you. Try it and you might be surprised to find it helps you feel a bit happier!