Ballet-4- Swan Lake by gallimel
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*Man kann nur werden, insofern man schon ist.*
(We can become, only being that something already in potential.)
NOVALIS
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So, this is the sketch tribute to my favourite ever ballet.
I chose deliberately to paint it quite.."childlish" because since I saw that for the very first time (I was 4 years old) I think I sketched Odette, Odile and Sigfrid for about a life, using all surfaces possible to sketch over (including home furnitures.. mum wasn't happy with that :P), and I am keen at those structures of creation when it comes to this specific subject.
I got into that timeless, amazing Tchaikovsij's piece in a very strange way.. it was part of a Japanese Cartoon of the 70's which was talkin about.. erm.. BASEBALL.. one of the characters used to launch the ball following the famous theme, and I remember mum was so impressed that I was SINGIN on it at three(the melody) she tought I would have liked the ballet.
I did.
Immensively.
It's the most romantic tale of all ballets, intense, deep, and it is the piece of ballet where the structure is the neatest, and all dancers, not only the starring ones, are impersonating amazing figures.
I just love that. If I could see and hear it weekly, I wouldn't complain. The grace of the Swan moves of Odette, are the quintessence of gracefullness.
Enjoy :)
Next and latest piece about ballet (at least for now ;))will be Giselle.
Comments (25)
abmlober
Although it's not my music, but this should be my favourite image from this series so far. Somehow you managed it to create a dynamic scene, movement, non-static figures. Perhaps it is the background and the male figure that is in a position where it cannot stand?
Really a wonderful image!
daeve
This series is really coming along well, Meli. Should make it an animation. Keep em coming! :D
gallimel
Being taht my first impact with ballet, I was fascinated by the dynamics.. I really still remember I was thinkin dancers could fly, that's why in this one, I emphazise exactly on space and motion...the way I have composed figures (they are not centered "well" in the scene because it's like you have to perceive they are soon movin in other directions) has exactly to suggest what you caught so well Andreas :) The only line of ymmetry and structure being the line of the two legs in parallel with the two floor lines ;) And... No animation for me daeve, I can't do that.. but if you wanna use them as a thing you'd like to work on, takes them freely :)
tallpindo
Now this captures the light anti-gravity sense of th ballet. She prepares en-pointe while he leaps. Their legs are matched in size as she realizes she must command the fire even as he suplies it. And so seemingly disregarding each other now they proceed in couple.
Synapse
I like the way the pencil strokes follow waves... it could be seen as a rough technique sure, but the way you've done it adds to the sense of movement and speed. I guess you must have noticed this. Think I'd like to try something with this :-)
Kooala
great movement and dynamics. You re very good for this exercice. Congratulation. ~~
nagishiva
I haven't posted any comments for a while but I thought I would now when the ending of your Ballet Sessions is closing in.. :) I can't say I have a favourite among them because they all are unique in their own ways. But it is nice to see the gracefullness that sparkles and they are all mixed with a very genuine love for the art in itself. Very great, all of the pieces :)
sky
I can hear the music and feel the emotions. Very nice!
figharo
These are getting more and more loose and playful all the time without compromising the message. Your hands are dancing with pencil and paper. A treat!
SophiaDeer
So graceful and elegant! The ballet is poetry in motion! Bravo!
crrunchyfrog
This is definately my favourite so far too Meli. The movement portrayed is exquisite. Magnificent :D
the_pumpkin_king
Oh, that is beautiful, another flowing picture. It makes me want to watch ballet....There is a lot of emotion in the movements, and....how LONG did this take you?! Heather
gallimel
I left the sketch undone for days.. in total, it took me something around 40 minutes.:) Glad you're likin this dears :)
Freeze
What a passion and ecstasy... you are a genius to bring out the deepest and most vibrant feelings with your drawings to paper... and we are the lucky people and may be happy to admire your splendid artworks!!! - - Awesome, dear... thanks SO much :-)))))))
danob
Fantastic one of the best in this wonderful series!
RodolfoCiminelli
La prima registrazione di musica di balletto che ebbi precisamente nel mio mani fuIl Lago di I Cigni, ha una musica meravigliosa, l'hemocionante finale, specialmente pertanto il mio balletto preferito. In questo Pas de Deux che lei a ricreato io vedo tutta la forza emozionale che ha questo balletto, le figure dei ballerini orientate in direzioni distinte produce un gran effetto visuale ed un'eccellente dinamica e movimento, la posizione dei piedi l'adeguata, riducendo l'angolo di visione, li abbozzi di braccia, piedi ed il corpo propongono una composizione molto buona, mi piacciono molto i mezzi toni che lei ad ottenuto, una gran scena di balletto. Aspetto ansiosamente la sua versione di Giselle.
che18530
Excellent form, position of movement, shading, and expression Meli. As always, you have captured your subject well and given them life through art. Wonderful work Meli!
Henrik_K
very elegant and dynamic
jgeorge
They are truly flying! THey seem so light against the black background
Barbarellany
Oh, I truely love this. You get better and better.
lillith
meli, it amazes me how you can draw your figures in such dynamic poses and get the scaling just perfect. thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us all.
LaureG
il tuo amore per il lago dei cigni sarebbe evidente gisolo dalla mirabile cura che hai riversato in questo schizzo. Brava.
Cibele
E' anche il mio balletto preferito, quindi apprezzo il lavoro in modo assoluto.
MadameCurie
Odette especially is perfect.
logiloglu
a very beautiful and fascinating drawing art.i like the pose and expression of it. #:O)