I had a really specific vision for this piece which is based on a powerful illustration by one of my favorite illustrators, Kay Nielson, (which I’ve included in the process sketches). I loved the idea of this weeping willow tree mimicking the central figure being hunched over in despair. I also wanted to emphasize Orpheus crouched figured with a pose and overall cool color palette to really emphasize the anguish. The tree canopies sky silhouette draws our eyes straight to the central figure.
I had a really specific vision for this piece which is based on a powerful illustration by one of my favorite illustrators, Kay Nielson, (which I’ve included in the process sketches). I loved the idea of this weeping willow tree mimicking the central figure being hunched over in despair. I also wanted to emphasize Orpheus crouched figured with a pose and overall cool color palette to really emphasize the anguish. The tree canopies sky silhouette draws our eyes straight to the central figure.