Greetings hivers artists, heeding the call for the weekly art contest proposed by @splinterlands, I come with my entry, continuing with the idea of creating Simpsons-like art with each card chosen for the new illustrated version.

This week I chose to work on a new, youthful, and revamped version of the Blackmoor Trickster. We find ourselves facing a @splinterlands card that's been reimagined with an aesthetic that combines fantasy, nature, and magical mischief. The featured fan art shows not only a new look for the character, but a symbolic transformation into a more playful, cunning era, where deception becomes a light and charming art.

The soft, expressive lines that lead to the sketch reveal light yet decisive strokes, lending dynamism to the figure. The lines outlining the hair and antlers display a fluidity that contrasts with the more defined contours of the face and arms.

The character's features in the image show the interpretation of the Blackmoor Trickster, whose yellow skin, far from appearing artificial, conveys a warmth that contrasts with his large eyes, giving him a hypnotic and alert gaze. The blue mask that partially covers his face adds a mysterious air, evoking heroes who hide their true identity behind a disguise.

The antler-like horns link him to woodland creatures, reminiscent of fauns or nature spirits. This detail reinforces the connection between the character and the wild world, making the Trickster not only a trickster, but also a hidden guardian of ancient secrets.

Regarding the art of music and magic, this detail of the character playing a wooden flute with a blue feather attached suggests that deception isn't just achieved with words, but also through enchanting melodies. In the Splinterlands universe, this item could represent a passive ability that confuses enemies and weakens their accuracy during combat.

Dressed in a rustic brown tunic, the Trickster seems to have emerged from the farthest reaches of Blackmoor Forest. The shoulder pad combines the shape of a pine cone with the shell of a tortoise, giving him a playful and rebellious air, while the brown bracers suggest a nomadic, independent life filled with secret exploits. These elements reinforce the narrative of a card that blends combat with deception, strategy with improvisation.

The color palette, dominated by earth tones and green, harmonizes perfectly with the green gradient background. This reinforces the concept of a woodland creature, while respecting the original character's colors.

The design combines the visual simplicity typical of animated series with details that evoke fantastical worlds. The combination creates a hybrid aesthetic, accessible to younger audiences and nostalgic for those familiar with the character's previous versions.

This Simpsons-style fan art takes the character to a universe where satire and visual exaggeration combine with a recognizable and endearing aesthetic. His face, large, expressive eyes, and yellow skin place him directly in Springfield, but with a fantastical touch that distinguishes him from the average citizen.

A more playful Trickster than ever, with Bart's signature superhero-style blue mask over his eyes and horns that seem to blend mischief and magic, this young Blackmoor Trickster seeks to amuse and mislead. In the Simpsons context, he would be the character who appears at the most unexpected moments, causing minor chaos, playing tricks with the enchanted flute, and disappearing before the adults realize.

This version not only redesigns the card, but gives it a new purpose: to represent youth as a source of playful wisdom and creative deception. The Blackmoor Trickster is no longer simply an enigmatic figure from the past; he's now a symbol of ingenuity, artistry, and a deep connection with the ancient spirits of the forest.

Illustrative Steps

Blackmoor Trickster in his original version of the Splinterlands card which I took as a reference to create my illustrated version