Myths and Legends brought to life on paper.
MP
MP has drawn on her travels once again as an inspiration for the theme. She has created a reproduction of one of the 6 in the series of tapestries 'The Lady and the Unicorn' found at the Musee Cluny in Paris. These faboulous tapestries are rich with sympolic meanings woven in wool and silk. The backgrounds are scattered with millefleur (thousand flowers) that were a speciality of the Flanders workshop that created them. Each tapestry represents a different 'sense': touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight- the interpretation of the sixth 'A Mon Seul Desir' remains unclear. Just like MP, I too was fascinated and enthralled with these when I saw them in Paris. A mere afternoon was not enough to fully appreciate the beauty of the works.
Using Art Spectrum Hot Press 300gsm with 2H graphite and Prismacolour Premier pencils MP has studied 'Sight' and created a very nice rendition in colour pencils. She has chosen not to include all the millefluer in the background which I think was a good decision! The figures are well drawn, the fabircs and folds well handled. Even though MP says she found it difficult to draw something that wasn't quite 'real' the resulting unicorn is believable. Remember, MP, most fantasy animals, such as this unicorn, are build up from real ones. There is certainly a hint of goat in this unicorn. A good homage to the original tapsetry.
The Tapestries: HERE
By the way Tracy Chevalier has written a great novel about these works and the Master Weavers who create it: The Lady and the Unicorn. Its a good read and if you enjoyed The Girl with the Pearl Earring you will like this too.
Jean
Like MP, Jean has sourced an image to give her inspiration for this drawing of a Dragon. Created on Fabriano Hot Press 300gsm with blended HB and 2B pencils, he really is rather fierce! The addtion of the interior red of his mouth gives you the hint of the flames to come. Jean worries that his proprotions may not be believable and the anatomy not right. But not having a reliable REAL dragon available I think we can safely say this guy is magical enough to take out a village or steal a virgin or two if he wished.
I would like to see either some 'ground' or shadow underneath him to settle him on the page - or else an aerial view below showing him in flight. He is a good Dragon, Jean - I hope you had fun drawing him.
Rosalie
Rosalie is currently working on a large work but has offered two drawings of Legends and Myths she did a few years ago. Both are delightful and worth a look.
Created with Polychromos on Black Mi Tientes160gsm paper, each tells a story a that is hinted at in the title. Enjoy!
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