Well, I've been invited to take part in another S.P.A.C.E. show this February, and as I sketched out ideas for it, they all turned into burlesque ladies! Stylized humans, to be sure, but I have to crow a bit, I feel like the things I've learned from life drawing and also soaking in the work of artists I admire are finally paying off. Here are the first two ladies for Sweet Tarts:
©Sweet Enemy Art 2013 |
©Sweet Enemy Art 2013 |
Such a treat to return to one of my favorite combinations: watercolor with pen & ink. The third piece for this exhibit is still in progress, I'll try to post an image of that one soon. Until then we're having a blast looking at pin-up art, both contemporary and vintage, as well as various videos of burlesque dancers. Oh heck, I can't tease without sharing! Here's one that Arkonbey found:
If you're in the area, Broken Hearts and Sweet Tarts opens on First Friday, February 1st, 2013. Here's the link for The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
See you there! Or here.