This EDiM was to draw somebody doing something. It was either work from a photo, or a cat sleeping (and we’ve done that.)
I went through my photos and came up with this one I took at a cremation in Bali. It was a very large cremation, in the sense that many people were being cremated on the same day. It was very simple – no bulls, or towers. Everything was quite plain and made from bamboo and grasses. The offerings were simple, as well, with no fruit, flowers, chickens, or gold leaf.
It was at Penestanan, above Ubud, and was very picturesque winding its way through the trees. Sad though, knowing that even for this simple cremation, and sharing costs, the families would have had to save up for a long time to fulfil their obligations.
I used my Lamy Safari pen, then added colour with Tombows.
Ok, I have to admit that this is a favorite. I’m not sure why, maybe the addition of people, maybe the story, maybe the simple collage, but I suspect that it all combines together to form a wonderful and strong and oh so beautiful piece, Wendy!