Sparky, a timid little skully, wanders the graffiti-covered streets alone, looking for the nearest subway train station so he can get out of Dodge.

Drippy shades of red acrylic paint were applied to clayboard to achieve a textured, frantic background, while brighter red 1 Shot enamel was used, along with white highlights, to give the character shine and depth.

This piece was painted on a deep-cradle clayboard and extends more than an inch off the wall and, therefore, doesn't require a frame.