Daisy from The Great Gatsby

'In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths amongst the whisperings and the champagne and the stars'
F. Scott Fitzgerald.

With trepidation, I practiced drawing a Charleston pose. I never find it easy to get the movement I want in arms and legs and spent alot of time looking at illustrations. I think she's just about dancing?. The headband, sash and shoes sparkle and the dress is pearlescent but dont show up on the photo.

The background was a major challenge. I collaged on deco papers and musical scores including the Black Bottom as danced by Grandma Mary. I wanted the Long Island mansion to feature but it became almost castle like.The cigarette holder and musical notes were a final addition along with the daisies in the grass.

'  So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.'