'Waiting'
Two shadowy figures lurk in an alleyway, whose light has been dampened by the smokey night. They are seemingly waiting for something to happen; one could be forgiven for assuming their intentions are very sinister. And you might be right, of course. You might just be right.
But I have to propose something for you to consider. Couldn't they also be the very thing that stands between you and those darkest fears? Couldn't they be among those of society dedicated to banishing the dark? Enforcers of justice who risk their lives daily, existing in the somber netherworld to protect us from that which keeps us awake at night?
So, permit me to ask.......how do you choose to see it?
This is a companion piece to my 'A Conspiracy of Ravens' piece,
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Illustrated in the style of a vintage Edwardian or Victorian photograph. This image is part of my 'Anicurio®' collection. Each original illustration is carefully hand drawn in pencil. Once finished, I often hand age and treat them with various dye methods, to resemble an old dusty antique photograph. I want this series to suggest something that was rediscovered by you. An inherited artifact from a mysterious benefactor? Or perhaps revealed in a long abandoned attic, lying at the bottom of a chest. Buried beneath old dusty clothes and fading hand written notes.