Sketches

Sketch 1

This is the first sketch that I came up with. It has got a bit to do with surrealism. The child beggar is being in a situation where she is about to be engulfed by a strong force of evil energy. The 2 wheels represents child labor, and with it I connected the wheels to the drawing of a "evil monster" that symbolizes people involved with child labor and human trafficking. This illustration is supposed to show the immediacy and need in rendering support and help for the children. However, I feel that my supposed-to-be-very-evil monster looks way too cute. Therefore, I decided to try on something more realistic.

Sketch 2

Inspired by the artworks that I've shared in previous post, I tried to accentuate the pair of eyes of the child I drew in the sketch. After numerous attempt, this is the closest I can get to. The bar code and supermarket scanner idea represents the message of "I am not for sale". This idea is also derived from a poster I've shared in the previous post. With my own principle of being original in my work, I went on to sketch something originated by my own thoughts and ideas.

Sketch 3

A child beggar being on an island by his lonesome self. This is supposed to signifies his emptiness, loneliness and helplessness being in such circumstances. The house at the back is supposed to appear as a dream-like situation. I wanted to show the contrast of the reality and his wishes to be belonged to a home, his home. Later, I have an idea to show the contrast in a even more emotional stirring way! 

Sketch 4

I love my idea of child beggar because I am really against it! If you have noticed, I have been sketching beggar-related work from Sketch 1. I really think that every child deserves a regular and joyful childhood instead of being sold or forced to become a beggar! That said, this sketch of mine illustrated the needs of every children - a family and home. This child beggar is not begging you for money, but to save him from slavery and returning him home.  

Sketch5

This sketch delivers more or less the same message with Sketch 4. But the content of the beggar bowl is illustrated differently. Instead of just home, it now looks into a bigger picture - the child's future. I like my tagline "Faith in Humanity". It is about helping the children to regain trust in people, especially after being betrayed by adults who used them as slave, and to help them to reach positive growth and personal development. It is about saving lives!  

Among all sketches, I particularly like Sketch 4 and 5. Although I am still unable to make a choice now, at least I know my final project will definitely be either Sketch 4 or 5! It is good to know that I am in pace! Progression checked! Yay for sketches!