Initial sketches surrounding my topic

 

For this illustration, I wanted to show boxes filled with memorabilia surrounding the loved one. I wanted to draw something that showed a person boxing up all of the things that reminded that person of the emotional trauma. Instead of hiding things, it is known to professionals that you're meant to celebrate something and open up. Developing this sketch further I will make it more positive. Maybe label the box with memories and the flaps open and confetti and items. This would be to show someone opening up about their feelings and finding joy our of memories shared with the loved one. 

For this drawing I wanted to represent the feeling of being alone.  I thought I would use a personal experience for this quick illustration. I used to see my dad's slippers on the stairs daily not being used. They stayed in the same spot next to my mums. I thought it would be interesting to show this is a way to show this is in the form of to pairs of slippers, one with a person and the other pair empty, unused. 

The first illustration is of a left hand with a wedding ring on while holding another wedding ring. I wanted to draw this to show the feeling of still wanting to be committed to the loved, however that person is no longer there. To improve this illustration I could make it more positive. Maybe someone writing to their loved one saying what good has happened in their life. I could still have the wedding ring in the drawing of the persons hand and maybe have the other as a paperweight. 

This second illustration is of a heart covered in armour. I thought this was a positive illustration showing someones heart being protected. Because of the trauma they have witnessed, they have grown stronger and they heart is more sheltered. I wanted to show someone finding a positive and becoming a better person because of the influence of the loved one. Another way to develop this idea could be by drawing the armour falling off, this could simulate someone finally letting their guard down and become softer and less bitter to the world.