Here's the finished product. He's so shy (he is manipulating you into believing he's a normal person)
#basillekapenos #byzantine #fanart #digitalart

Drawing of Byzantine emperor John I Tzimiskes staring into the void in shock as he realizes his wine has been poisoned. He puts the cup back on the table and freezes. He is sitting down at the table ins a dimly lit banquet room. Half bust shot.

Drawing of imperial chamberlain Basil Lekapenos who stares at the viewer is a mischievous look. He has just posioned John Tzimiskes who is sat in front of him offscreen. He is sitting down at the table ins a dimly lit banquet room. Half bust shot.

Here I am on Bluesky and I start off with a drawing I have just completed.
It's John Tzimiskes and Basil Lekapenos.
A theory says that Basil poisoned John. I don't believe it but I find it interesting it deserved a fanart.
#byzantium #johni #basillekapenos