The Art Files

Just something to add to the Art Files...
I have been working on this one piece lately that I am rather fond of. It is rather dreamy, well at least to me. I am not sure what type of background to draw? Should I draw a sunset sky, a forest, clouds...I never have been much of a background person. But it is very ornate already. With my usual vinelike filigree, draping fabric & my favorite use of colors...very earthy jewel tones. It is a drawing I never colored in. As it always feels like a sin to deface a black & white pen & ink drawing with color. But I do know that it takes on a whole new life once the color is added. I somehow like to stare at the black & white version & imagine the possibilities, rather than adding actual color to the piece. But I suppose that it would be incomplete? So I do, as I know I must, which is color it!

The subject matter is rather romantic, a man & woman embracing...She with a delicate veil draped over her, twists in her long wavy hair, and she is seemingly an instrument of sorts...a violin or a cello since she is upright. I thought of perhaps adding a bow (for him to play her)? She is his muse, his instrument and they are to play in unison together, in perfect harmony. There is draping fabric hanging from a nearby tree & she sits upon a table in his embrace.

I will finish it soon! I was going to try to finish it tonight, but became a bit distracted & lost track of time.

I must be off to bed soon & may wind down a bit by drawing a little before I turn in for the night.

I will post images just as soon as it is completed. I am working on this one & The Elf simultaneously.

Goodnight...................

and a song to add as well