drawing that I may use in another art piece.

redwing blackbird nest, found in the snoquamie watershed.

watercolor pencil and colored pencils on brown paper.

“Sirin”

Sirin is a Russian spirit of death, she sings so sweetly that her voice makes people who are passing on forget their pain and worries. Then she gently leads them to the afterlife. She is usually depicted as a black bird with a woman’s face, however, I thought this was an easier drawing to make. Maybe I’ll draw her as a bird later.

Ink, charcoal, soft pastels on paper. From the 24 hour art marathon.

“when I heard what happened to you”

When I heard, I felt like my head burst into a comet of cold flame, my grief was so immense. Your innocence and joy lay in my hands like a dead fledgling, already cold and stiff. I never had the strength to protect you or hold you as you deserved. Your hope fled, and selfishly, I became overwhelmed with my loneliness.

Charcoal, ink, acrylic medium and oil paint on paper.