Pulled from the Current

A Barker’s of Ruin Character Moment

Pulled from the Current depicts a narrative moment from the world of Barker’s of Ruin—the instant a Labradoodle is rescued from a raging river, suspended between fear and trust, before they become a defined party member.

Rather than focusing on stats or archetypes, this piece captures the moment of transition: survival giving way to possibility. It’s a character introduction told through circumstance rather than design.

🎨 Medium & Process

Watercolor pencils, activated with water

Acrylic paint pen for outlines and structure

Traditional mixed-media illustration

The loose watercolor textures were intentionally left expressive to convey movement and instability, while the acrylic paint pen anchors the character within the chaos of the scene.

🎥 Process Video

Watch the drawing process here (YouTube Short):
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/0dlY_DrvD6U?si=BUtLFid9OvGOvfRY

🖼️ Prints

Open edition prints are available through The Artistic Shepherd:
👉 https://www.theartisticshepherdart.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/pulled-from-the-current?product_gallery=539554&product_id=8579965