The Gift of the Magi Illustration 1
This illustration is based off of the story of The Gift of the Magi.
Specifically it depicts the beginning of the story, as the couple Jim and Della are introduced.
"...In the hall below was a letter-boa too small to hold a letter. There was an electric bell, but it could not make a sound. Also there was a name beside the door: 'Mr. James Dillingham Young.'
When the name was placed there, Mr. James Dillingham Found was being paid $30 a week. Now, when he was being paid only $20 a week, the name seemed too long and important. It should perhaps have been 'Mr. James D. Young.' But when Mr. James Dillingham Young entered the furnished rooms, his name became very short indeed. Mrs. James Dillingham Young put her arms warmly about him and called him 'Jim.'"
The Gift of the Magi Illustration 2
I am beginning to start the second illustration for the Gift of the Magi series. So far, the black and white value study!
I am particularly enjoying perspective and the opportunity to play with different lighting!
