soft pastels: tea for two

This is a wedding anniversary postcard I drew about two years ago for our friends:

Of course, I should mention the photograph by Patricia McAdie, whose photograph was the model for my drawing. I quite envy her the opportunity of actually witnessing this meeting at the teacup feeder!

drawing: soft pastels

I rely on intuition in endeavours like those. I love putting on the layers of colour, one after another, which with soft pastels is virtually an unlimitted option.
The initial sketch and workshop (starting in the evening, hence the coffee:)

It took a bit more than I extepcted, but was fun. The last element, the gas lantern, almost ruined the whole drawing. I still think it might be a bit tilted. On the other hand, it adds up some atmosphere - at least that's what I was hoping for!

 The drawing was intended as a gift - a souvenir from Wrocław to our special friend - and is now hanging on the wall - to my joy - in a flat in Chennai, India.