When I first saw this art by @krisrix , I wanted to spend hours staring at it. I wanted to trace it. I wanted to eat it. So I jumped right away at the chance to remix it for @coartremix. Seriously, I was so excited that I started making drafts as soon as I sent in my selection.
To me this Simon at his most clean-cut hero. He's in his uniform, wearing his cross and wielding the Sword of Mages. He's full of magic and purpose, sure that he's doing the right thing. Kris' digital colour effects make him look almost painfully magical, right before he goes off.
Since I was going to do this in a traditional medium, I decided to take away the magic. This is a Simon who's older and sadder. His hair's a mess, he's wearing an old, stretched-out top and using a broomstick as a weapon. It's not actually a scene from canon, just more the vibe of Simon after his magic and purpose were gone. But his expression is unchanged. He's still just as dangerous.
Drawn on Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Paper with Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils.