What is March Madness?
A challenge and growth for myself in which I do a single sketch/study for 1 hour (with as small 5 minute grace period). The goal is to train myself to work with and through my chronic hand pains as well as to practice techniques to alleviate the pain during drawing. Sadly, the pain has gotten pretty bad at times which is also why there is a slight price increase. I also try to use photo refs whenever possible to study and analyze as a way to improve my skills. The pose and look is determined by me but I ask for 3 words to use as themes and I ask that you use broad terms and concepts ie Fantasy, Elegant, Curious, Sci-Fi, Military, Peaceful etc etc

Tips would be highly appreciated and loved! Please consider my Ko-Fi? Right now I am saving up to help pay bills, help my mother in law who had flood damage, as well as save up to get my art produced into prints and products :D
https://ko-fi.com/sorabito

This piece:
Done for  draco-s in 1 hour and 25 minutes with the theme "Fantasy, Oriental, Alertness." I went with a sort of Autmn spirit who is sort of like a geisha to the celestial palace ( and thus is always alert in how she is poised and positioned). She is attended by three spirits floating around here and her dress melts into the autumn leaves. I wish I had more time or had this as a formal polished piece as I love love LOVE kimonos and the details in them :D

Ref: https://image.shutterstock.com/z/st.....-614393963.jpg
I also looked up Japanese autumn scenery to get an idea of the colors needed.