The King of Clovers vs. The Queen of Diamonds

Pen, 24x18in.

11.17.22

Honorable Mention—Scholastic Arts and Writing 2023

Published—Apprentice Writer Issue 41

In a clash between the early modern celebration of industry and the post-modern rise of the natural world over human interference, the King of Clovers and the Queen of Diamonds come to a head. This is one of my first pen drawings ever, and it took about twice as long as I expected, to the chagrin of my art teacher.

 

See below for some sketches and in progress photos.