WOW

My "Lunaria" study is now finished and listed in my Etsy shop http://www.worksonpaperart.etsy.com as a limited edition print 1/50. I decided against adding any extra "floating" seed pods, as the final details seem to balance out the drawing... I loved working on the stem, highlighting those lovely little tendrils.

 Lunaria

Watercolour and pencil on Arches paper

Copyright D I Ryan 2011

The WOW show (see previous post) on Sunday was just that - fantastic entertainment on every level!! There were opera singers, classical ballet dancers (see below), children, aerial artists and live sheep!! etc. etc. to give you something of an idea... It's very difficult to tell what most of the outfits are made from - there's an amazing amount of innovation involved. I particularly enjoyed the "Under the Microscope" section - even spotting a seed pod amongst the mutations on stage. Each year features a growing number of international artists This amazing costume from The Netherlands was runner-up to the Supreme Award.

The UK based Supreme winner, Mary Wing To, works in the Royal Mews as a saddler - the craftsmanship involved in her piece is incredible. 

If you feel inspired to enter or are thinking about attending the show next year, I wholeheartedly recommend the experience.

Until next time - have a lovely weekend.