"Maybe I’m crazy, maybe I’m weak
Maybe I’m blinded by what I see
You wanted a soldier but it wasn't me
'Cause I could never set you free"
~Angel, Theory of a Deadman

Been wanting to draw this for a couple days now, and of course I had to use the mystery shifter, who I've now named 'Dawn' until I figure out who their irl counterpart is.

As far as the actual piece, the style was a bit influenced by the music video colours, but I don't think that was a bad thing. I don't draw enough bright things, so it was a refresher drawing this. I'm still unsure why I added the flower/rose, but I think it works to make it pop. This was all done in PS Elements, so no lineart again! Feels nice to really break the personal mould.