"With my art I just want to survive."

A close-up of the charcoal drawing in progress of one of my favorite images by a certain Swedish surrealist who I absolutely love.

I've been working on this for a couple weeks now, only drawing in 1 hour increments because I'd get so excited after completing a section, I didn't want to ruin the glorious moment when I step back and gaze in awe. - Whoa, did I really just do that? 'cause that looks awesome! [charcoal down, reward self with Blow Pop] - It will be done by the end of next week, with only the hand to finish and light detailed work. I want to buy a mat for this and hang it up in my living room, but I may end up giving it away.