Size: 9x13 inches Medium: watercolors detail closeups and prints: [link] related blog posts & sketches: [link]
Basis for this one is Chinese classical court dance. According to my collaborator on this project, Satyr: The image is drawn from the tale of the esteemed poet Shangguan Wan’er, who judged two of her fellow poets from the top of a tower in order to find the one who best captured the essence of the coming night. “No need to worry that the bright moon will fade,” said the wining poem; “the pearl of night is soon to arrive.”
Beautiful image, as always. You're such a phenomenal talent in traditional painting technique, I hope you don't mind that I've been recommending others who have an interest in water-based media to check out your gallery. It's a fantastic inspiration to us all.
Oh my, exquistely lovely! The bird is stunning, and I like how the both of them are in sync with one another. The colors and other details are also beautiful. Gorgeous work!