Zargothrax: The Devil symbolizes loss of control over our lives because of things that are generally internal. Usually this means addiction, but can also mean hopelessness, depression and being victimized by things beyond your control. This is my collaboration entry for >>7720

I wanted a painting that captures Katia’s desperate attempt to hide from the King in alcohol/drinking, hence why she is in a chalice.
The other thing I wanted to capture is that by getting her hands on alcohol, alcohol had its hands on her. That is why I made the wine form hands, attempting to take a hold of her.
Now she’s trapped between the ever looming presence of the King, and the ever present “solution” to her problem, that is growing up to be an even bigger problem than what it was meant to solve, but equally difficult to get away from.
Lastly, I intentionally wanted to make Katia’s surroundings detailed and overwhelming, while keeping her relatively simple, to give the impression of an innocent little kitten thrust into a world that is cruel and complicated.

GrizzlyBear: Probably the most well thought out entry and easily one of my favorites from the project. Superb work

AMKitsune: Christ, those blood hand/tendril things are genuinely disturbing. The whole thing's just overwhelming in the best possible way. Fantastic job!

Raydio: this is insane

NewFace: This one's pretty damn good, too.