I started out with a rejected thumb from a tattoo comission.  I thought the idea was interesting, but wasn't fitting for the comission.

Per usual, I start with non-photo blue as it gives the cleanest scans for isolating lines.

This challenge requires using one color.  I rendered my work in order to get the most "bang for my buck" out of the one color. I used 2h-6B pencils. 

I make edits and delete superfluous and unsuccessful details (clovers), add a fine starburst to match my line quality, and spend a while choosing my colors!

Thanks for looking! If you'd like to vote for my project on threadless, you can do so here:: https://www.threadless.com/designs/snake-noose?c=3962524