An exploration of the visual metaphor of a marshland, a terrain that requires you to travel hastily through. A marsh or swamp like land is wet, mucky, full of life and dangers, and is a threshold to cross to venture to clean land or water.

Scanned and Cleaned linework, Ballpoint Pen and Graphite

Added digital white hatching for highlights, adjusted color.

Playing with the subtle gradient to add more visual interest and color hierarchy.

Details

Final Image.