More Old Art!!

What do you think he’s looking at?

got bored during class and worked on doodling s5 mike wheeler concept idea — im working on a full digital illustration of the party!

that entire scene of billy being taken can literally be interpreted as a metaphorical rape scene. he's dragged downstairs by his ankles to an abandoned basement in the middle of nowhere while he's thrashing and screaming for help. the mindflayer holds him down and enters his mouth while he continues to struggle. when he's free, he runs away to his car and drives off to the nearest phone booth because he's terrified that it's following him.

he doesn't know what to tell the 911 operator, would they believe him? it all seemed very unrealistic. he has flashbacks and starts dissociating, replaying the scene in his mind, specifically the scene when it enters his mouth. and then he's faced with himself. the other billy represents the side of him that feeds his degrading emotions.

this is literally a metaphorical rape scene i don't know what to tell y'all. the way will's kidnapping can also be interpreted as a child predator holding a child hostage and violating him. joyce's initial thoughts must've been that her son was kidnapped by a sick person. and the fact that they found will unconscious with something forced in his mouth?? metaphorical assault scene.

and billy's shower scene? the black veins represent the phantom touches and pain left behind by his rapist. he's showering because he wants it off him but it's not going away. he's starting to dissociate and the memories are hitting him full force again.

do the duffers realize this connection? the show would be outstanding if they acknowledged the general theme of vecna/the MF representing an abuser/rapist who specifically targets troubled children because they're easier to manipulate.

watched the 101 dalmatians for the first time so i drew Them.

Cw Blood Injury Idk hes just a zombie

ZOMBIE BOY

will sitting on mike’s lap while will kisses him stupid is a necessity and not up for negotiation

most intentional design choice i've ever seen

feels so odd to be posting art from wintertime when it's 80F outside

What Will wanted to say vs what he actually said:

will: i’m not going to fall in love

also will: *has heart eyes every time he looks at mike*