Ancient Orpheus in Amber

Here is an "amberised" version of the preceding drawing. I did this digitally, of course, as it's non-destructive as opposed to staining & artificially aging the orginal drawing...I like the appearance of the passage of centuries on the surface of the drawing...it gives a greater sense of depth & history...

Ancient Orpheus in Amber, 2011, digitally altered drawing. And here, for my own amusement, if nothing else, is the "Leda" drawing treated similarly:

Leda in Amber, 2011, digitally altered drawing.