Fic-to-Art #64: Fireflies
Out of many scenes I've had in my head from the final moments of Gladiator, this one might be among the first that crossed my mind. It even has a little soundtrack! Pretty sure listening to that song is literally what spawned the notion of the scene, tbh, haha.
So, our little Hotaru, a firefly in her own right, runs about the garden, full of pretty little green-yellow lights. Eventually, she runs right back into her parents' arms (how I would love to be a quick animator so I could depict the entire thing but I know my limitations...). It was such a small, simple moment but it embodied so much peace, well-deserved after everything they've faced across the years of toil that led to this moment.
Again, I tried my luck at a few techniques I've been trying to get better with, hopefully it's coming across :') anyways, hope you guys like it! If you'd like to support my creative process with these pieces, feel free to make even a $1 pledge on Patreon! Every donation goes a long way in ensuring I can continue making a living through my art and stories!
