The Star: Dancer on Point
Edgar Degas, ca. 1878. Gouache and pastel on paper. Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA
A lovely picture, if a slightly weird idea: point dancing in nature with the sea in the background…? Also, the ballerina seems to be slightly off balance, leaning forward more than this posture does normally allow.
Both the picture and title reminded me of a particular recital, on the occasion of the school’s 25-year celebration, when I was the “prima ballerina” (i.e. the star of the show) in a set dancing the Emperor’s Waltz. The photo I have chosen here is not very flattering but it closely resembles the ballerina in the picture including the slightly too far forward stance which results in my having to bend the supporting leg…
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Random ballet paper; alphas from Making Memories; 3D stickers from Sandylion Essentials. Used watercolours pens for the pink highlights on the paper.
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