This week the incredible Stefanie challenged all comers with the theme: 'Swanlights'. What a poetic word, what ethereal music by 'Antony and the Johnsons' of whom I had never heard (but am so glad I did, thank you Stefanie).
Last night I sat in my chair and listened again to the music, letting it dictate the image as much as possible. Water media seemed the most appropriate, so here is what landed on my sketchbook page in inktense pencil, waterbrush, and gouache.
I hope you can float over to see the interpretation of this most unusual subject by a number of very creative artists whose links are presented at Stefanie's place.
hello Sus,
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderfully dreamy piece.
Sgweeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! This tickles to look at. Such power and delicate beauty all at the same time. It dances with its' own light (of essence.) Love it Sus! Fabulous. Stunning. Good cheer and hope you are staying warm and dry and cozy. Hugs, Norma, x
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. The circles, the colors, the dreaming girl - I want to dream with her.
ReplyDeleteLucia
Yes! Water and a shimmery, sparkly intangible light. Absolutely perfect. Cindi
ReplyDeleteDear Susan, oh you make me happy: you did it, you listened to the music (and that you like it, makes me feel close to you) and you made this beautiful drawing, so dreamy, yes, water and the circles are great, symbols of eternity!
ReplyDeletehave a nice week x Stefanie
I listen to the music as well and I can say YES, yes your dreamy drawing really resonates the song.
ReplyDeletexo barbara bee
A beautiful image you created here, I can almost feel the circles float away! I like the colors you used, the blue and the purple.
ReplyDeleteI fly away with the circles to a beautiful dream... wonderful lights!
ReplyDelete:-) mano
ps: yes, it's white beeswax!
DeleteJust beautiful- I especially enjoy the words in this one- it really adds another level of poetry to the whole composition :)
ReplyDeleteyour own private ophelia!
ReplyDeletethe words make it whole; the colour is perfect....
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i have an above water mission : our new drawing challenge theme is up and we'd love to have you!
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Susan, this is amazing!. you managed the same climate between the fantastic and mysterious from the video. congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sus. Very lovely and the text is perfect. Wishing you a happy holiday season up there in the freeeeeeezing north!
ReplyDeletebest, nadia
(I'm picking oranges today in the sunshine, low 60s! The advantage of living in Tunisia)
how could i have missed this?
ReplyDeleteit's such a beautiful painting
fit's the theme and music so well
i could dive in there....
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