I've gotten into working out lately, and for some reason this picture formed in my head and wouldn't leave. I wanted something that sort of conveyed that oppressive tiredness you get at the end of a workout, where you're just spent. Staring at the mirror from under your sweaty brows with the blood thumping in your ears, waiting to wrangle that last 3% of your energy for the final set.

I have a version of this without the pencils overlayed on it, which is what I had intended originally, but after looking back and forth between the two, I think the pencils add a good rough, disheveled look that helps the mood of the pic. Plus it covers up a few deficiencies in my coloring. Namely that I had wanted it to look smoother and more painted, and less comicy, but I've never really done pieces like that, so I'll take it as it is.