The Drowned City - Original Artwork

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In a desolate world where the earth's oceans have all but evaporated, the depths of the sea have also been uncovered and revealed to us. A lone traveler happens upon the ruins of the drowned city Atlantis, no longer submerged and now in open view.

The color palette uses a contrast between the warm yellow hue of the sun and the cold blue radiating from the ruins of the drowned city. Some few aquatic animals have adapted and a sting ray fish can be seen flying around it as if they were birds in the sky. The hues in the ruins and the grayscale touches combined make this a wondrous a fantasy setting.

This Mixed Media artwork is made using an expert combination of Charcoal, Graphite, Pencil and Pastel; and showcase the artist's skill in each style.

Important:

This original artwork comes in a white-oak style wooden frame. When handling the artwork or removing it from it's frame, please be mindful of the dusty texture of the charcoal. Fixative has been applied to ensure the materials stay adhered and the artwork stays in a near-pristine condition for as long as possible, However, if sudden movements or excessive pressure is applied to the surface of the artwork, the charcoal may smudge or come off.

The artwork was made on a high-quality purpose made paper for Charcoal and Graphite. Any artwork, but more-so those made on paper must be kept away from humidity. Exposing it to the humidity can cause the paper to wrinkle and warp, excessive humidity can also cause mold to develop on the artwork. Art is an investment, be careful when you handle and hang it to ensure it maintains it's value.

Artistic Medium: Pencil, Pastel, Charcoal, and Graphite
Artistic Style:
Techniques Employed: Mixed Media, Shading, and Layering

Ayla Fowles

Background

Born in Syria shortly before the civil war, Ayla experienced first-hand the suffering and injustice caused by her government. Then living in Saudi, she lived under radical religious law. As a result she spent her teenage years locked in her room as she desperately sought any freedom she could find, which she found that through art. Art was her form of expression and as the years went by, she practiced and practiced while she waited for an opportunity.

She now gets to tell the story of her youth with the hope that she can show you how good things can come from bad situations, and to bring awareness to things she finds dear to her (or things that she thinks are really cool).

Art Forms

A Surrealist Artist first and foremost, who is at her best when she mixes surrealism with other artistic Styles. Her expertise with different media types really shines when she shows how seamlessly she can combine multiple artistic medium.

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