[DoctorDraca]

"From the overgrown lights, to the drawings on the pavement.
From the graffiti on the walls, to the toys in the street.
Everything used to be so beautiful.
So meaningful.
It's all a dream now.
Nothing but a haunting memory."

It started out as a quick sketch, honestly. But, while helping a friend and doing a million other things, I kept adding bits of detail. Then it turned into this. A sort of memory of Draca's past, the happy part of her past. She's not one to actually dwell on the past like that, but I've drawn her so dominant and dark lately that I felt it was time for a change. I'm not too sure if I'm really content with the result, but the oekaki is not my friend.

[MalleusGrey]

I really liked the twisted perspective and blur of the background :)

[Maddyoll]

Wow Nex, that looks awesome.

[DoctorDraca]

Thanks, guys. (:

[Harpalyce]

I actually really like this, and I think it's one of the strongest pieces in your oekaki gallery. The contrast of styles makes the memory seem much more warm and fuzzy and inviting in a very nostalgic way as compared to the 'harsh reality' of Draca's face. Her expression is spot-on as well - not overwrought but you can tell what she's feeling. And I love the touches in the background that hint of happier times - the 'love' graffiti in particular really reminds me of how in the graphic novel Watchmen the authors used to sneak in further references to tie in the story into the background of cityscapes.

[DoctorDraca]

Thanks a lot, Harp. Your comment means a great deal to me, really.
The background should be all warm. Draca may have grown up in fair poverty, but the love between the families and neighbours made it look as if nothing was wrong. It was a prime example of being happy without having much. It's almost the exact opposite of what she has now.