Ever since the chaos that erupted in Japan took place I've been sketching different ways I can express my condolences to everyone who has lost a great deal to the calamity. JOI Media promoted a big event to raise funds for relief efforts and I contributed an illustration for the event. Though that was a success I still felt I needed to create an illustration that felt more personal so in that regard I fell upon this sketch.
The images above are rough sketches, plans to my next illustration which will be dedicated to those who lost loved ones in Japan due to the relentless earthquakes and tsunamis. This will depict survivors who lost those close to them sending off floating lanterns to honor the departed, similar to the Obon ceremony. Though this idea is a bit after the fact, nevertheless I still wish to complete it and see it through. This is my first step towards that goal. I'll be using Japan's current, somewhat bizarre and almost goofy looking mascot as the lead man honoring those who have passed on. I will be aiming for a serious, somber tone to the overall piece including Sentokun's design, but using colors that may seem unconventional within a mournful setting. This will be a piece meant to commemorate those who died and to express hope for the living and the departed. I should have this piece done sometime in July.
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