SUSAN TIPPETT BRAITHWAITE

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the latest Spies, Lies & Digital Skies art challenge! ?

Let’s start with a huge shoutout to Jez and Kevin for their jaw-dropping images for last week’s prompt. Your talent and imagination have raised the bar!

Last Week’s Spotlight:

Kevin’s Ballroom Brilliance

Kevin‘s ballroom image is a masterpiece of romantic suspense. The way he captured the thrill and tension of the secret exchange is nothing short of spellbinding. It’s like being transported right into the heart of a romantic spy thriller!

Jez’s Intricate Detailing

Jez‘s consistent ability to bring stories to life through his art always amazes me. His depictions of vivid narratives are captured in a single frame, leaving me in awe of his skills. It wasn’t easy to pick a favourite, but after much ogling, I narrowed it down to these two!

This Week’s Prompt: An Elusive Double Agent

When I saw this week’s prompt, “an elusive double agent,” I have to admit, I was stumped. How the hell do you show that? How do you encapsulate such a complex character in a single image?

I got to thinking about that kind of character. And then I remembered that I have that character in one of the Deniable Unit books I’m working on. He’s not one of the main characters. But I know a lot about him as he will be a main character in a future book. So, I thought about how he would interact with the world when the current main characters weren’t around to change his behaviour.

The Creative Process

Initially, I experimented with a dockside setting in Marseilles, attempting to capture him in one of his main locations. However, the result didn’t quite gel with the vision I had in mind.

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So, I shifted the focus to the bustling streets of Marseilles. Describing in detail to DALL-E the agent’s watchful demeanour, his cautious gaze scanning the lively city streets.

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After some artistic back-and-forth, I finally got an image that embodied the enigmatic nature of a double agent. The result? I absolutely love it! His pose and facial expression speak to his inner conflict and turmoil.

Your Turn!

Now, it’s your turn to dive into the enigmatic world of spies and secrets. Remember, this is more than just an art challenge; it’s a celebration of creativity and storytelling.

How to Participate:

1. Create and Share: Craft an artwork depicting “an elusive double agent.” Use any digital tool that inspires you.
2. Share Your Creation: Post your artwork on your blog and link back to this post, or share it on Instagram/Twitter using the hashtag #SLDSart and tagging me @susbraithwaite. Make sure to do so before the next prompt!
3. Engage and Inspire: Join our community of artists and spies. Your work might just be featured in our next intelligence brief (blog post) and possibly in my monthly newsletter.

This challenge is open to artists of all skill levels, from new, fresh, out-the-pack recruits to seasoned agents. Dive into the shadowy world of espionage and let your creativity unfold the story of the elusive double agent.

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I can’t wait to see how you all interpret this intriguing theme!

Happy creating, and remember, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is just a digital brushstroke away!

Stay awesome,

Susan x