This is the first drawing I contributed to a #Xena virtual season in late 2001 I believe. I joined it halfway into its “7th season”. The name of this ep was “The Laurel Tree,” a beautiful elegiac tale. This particular vs had a number of eps like that, which suits my mood. 

It was influenced by the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird. You’ll notice Gab’s outfit is different than the tv show. Keep in mind this is after A Friend in Need, so she still has her tattoo, & she’s more armored, due to having wielded the chakram.

I didn’t design the costume. The vs had an editorial team that designed new costumes, etc  for the main characters, as needed, then supplied the models to guest artists (like me). I think  I made her hair slightly longer to show passage of time from AFIN.