Welcome to Week #191 of Might Could Draw Today (MCDT)! Iām here to invite you to draw with me today!
š If youāre new here: I started MCDT in 2016 and through its various iterations, it has spurred the creation of over 20,000 pieces of art by hundreds of artists from around the world! A new art prompt is delivered every Monday and you have the week to draw from that theme however you choose.
Hereās where weāre goinā today:
This Weekās Theme
Artwork Spotlight
Live Drawing Eventsātomorrow!
Here we go!
1ļøā£ This Weekās Theme
Last weekend I did a lot. Perhaps too much. So last night and this morning Iāve been a tad bit grumpy. You may remember from my Grumpy Art: Drawing to Process Emotions Skillshare class that I like to draw armor and warriors and such when Iām feeling grumpy. I find it helps release all that tension and angsty energy inside. So I thought why donāt we all try it this week? Even if you arenāt feeling grumpy, itāll still be fun to draw the character Iāve got lined up today:
Week #191: Sept. 26āOct. 2, 2022
Theme: Princess Kushana
Princess Kushana is one of the main characters from NausicaƤ of the Valley of the Wind which is both a film (1984) and, originally, a manga series (1982-1994) by Hayao Miyazaki.
The main character and protagonist is NausicaƤ, but for this week, Iām more interested in the villain: Princess Kushana.
Princess Kushana is the daughter of King Vu and the commander of the Third Army, her extremely loyal group of soldiers. Like all good villain characters, she has plenty of darkness in her, but also has a fascinating backstory and is ultimately a severely wounded person.
When she was a child, she lost an arm to an Ohmu (humongous bug creatures) and now has one mechanical arm. She is largely driven by revenge against both the Ohmu and her father and brothers. Her armor is intricate and meticulously made and her poses and facial expressions ooze power, determination, and strength.
In short, sheās gonna be fun to draw. :)
š¶ P.S. If you want to double up on the amazing Nausicaa mood, take a listen to the film soundtrack while you drawā¦ itās captivating!
2ļøā£ Artwork Spotlight
This weekās featured Artwork Spotlight is this set of drawings by Dawn Miller! Dawn knocked it out of the park last week, taking the Candy Land inspiration and running with it to make it her own! I love how she reenvisioned the characters in her own way and even gave them new hobbies! Maybe Lord Licorice feels a little less villainous after a round of golf. š
You can see more of Dawnās work and lots of other inspiring MCDT drawings inside our private artist community, Studiomates!
Thank you for sharing your art each week with us, Dawn!
Want your art featured here next week?
Join our private artist community, Might Could Studiomatesāitās free!āand share your Princess Kushana work this week for a chance to be the next Artwork Spotlight!
3ļøā£ Live Drawing Events
Want some dedicated time on your calendar for extra accountability to draw and chat with other artists? Join us TOMORROW Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 8ā9pm EDT on Zoom to draw together with me and other artists from all over! All you need is a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tool!
Shy to attend a Zoom event?
I get itāIām an introvert too. Feel free to log into the Zoom event with your video and/or audio turned off if you just want to dip your toes in while you draw and listen if thatās what is most comfortable to you. Weāre happy to have you either wayāitās all about carving out some time to draw anyways!
Thatās it for today! Thanks for being here and I can't wait to see your Princess Kushana art over in Studiomates and maybe see you at tomorrowās drawing event! š
Now cāmon, we might could draw today!
<3,
Christine