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The Seventh Swan

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The seventh swan prince, hiding from the court out in the fowl yard with a flock of swans (not his siblings - they have lives they're getting on with) and feeling an increasing need to go south.
Heavily inspired by Jodi Bergesma's backgrounds.

Watercolour 10"x7"
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ErikAngelofMusic's avatar
The colours are wonderful and the scene wonderfully expresses his feeling of isolation.

The one-winged brother is a character I've been studying for some time. Sadly, he's not a much explored subject, though you would think that he'd have a fascinating perspective on life.

There are a couple books out there that retell/ continue Wild Swans if you're interested.
Swan's Wing ~Ursula Synge
Witherwing ~David Jarrett
Seventh Swan ~Nicholas Stuart Gray

I would say this piece reminds me most of the Seventh Swan.