When I designed “Naked Mane”, which is the name that I chose for this drawing, I was feeling very ambitious and nostalgic. I used to be quite good at drawing realistic pictures and I wanted to prove myself that I still could. At the same time, I wanted to incorporate some zentangle patterns. Like in “GirlStar”, I thought that using zentangles to draw the hair would provide an interesting effect.
About BellaV
BellaV has been creating homemade gifts for more than 20 years. I am an avid knitter, I crochet the meanest toys and home decor, I can redo thrift-store clothes and make them look like high-quality, expensive one-of-a-kind items, and I'm also a zentangle and doodle enthusiast! View all posts by BellaV
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