Picture:Mystère

"From under the mysterious cold half mask
It sounded to me thy voice is pleasant, like a dream.
Shine me your captivating eyes
Ulybalsya and crafty mouth.

Through the haze of light I noticed inadvertently
And virgin cheeks, and neck white.
Lucky man! I saw a lock of hair self-willed,
Native curls left wave!.."

(M. Lermontov, "From under the mysterious cold half mask...")

The picture is made with pastels on the watercolor sketch on textured paper. Fragments used liquid gold and gold leaf. Halftone colors change depending on lighting. The picture has the effect of mystical illumination through the use of sweat.
Unfortunately, the photo does not convey the richness and saturation.

Drawing from the new series "Women, like flowers...".