Ride of the Corgi Wrangler

A whimsical Western-inspired illustration featuring a cowboy Corgi riding a giant caterpillar.

This piece explores the balance between structure and imagination—taking a familiar concept and pushing it into something unexpected. The goal was to create a character-driven scene that feels playful while still maintaining strong composition and linework.

The bold color background contrasts with detailed ink work to help the subject stand out, giving the piece both clarity and personality.

Process

This artwork was created using a traditional mixed media workflow:

Mechanical pencil for initial sketch and layout
Kneaded eraser for refinement and highlight control
Colored India ink pens for base color application
Fine line pens for detailed linework and structure
Acrylic paint pens for final accents and emphasis
Watch the Process

https://youtube.com/shorts/UkSr36206-A?si=yNbDo-tg5t8Ge81o

Prints Available

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