Luna Descending
Luna Descending
Luna descends night’s golden stair
Her raiment glows beneath the glare
She bears her orb in splendor full
Retreating Dawn’s relentless pull
Constellations their cadence keep
Sparkling against the velvet deep
Our eyes but know these points of light
Burning brightly in the night
Hasten now but mind your step
The earth below has mindless slept
Rest you will ere Sun shall rise
And race again before the tide.
This sketch/drawing is a preliminary idea sketch for a future painting…possibly a series. The moon goddess, Luna precedes one of the constellations in the procession across the heavens.
This work featured on “The Love of Eerie and Enchanting Artwork” group, April 2, 2009 (See Link to the group below)
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! 100% !, Art Inspired by Dreams, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Fantasy Art, Fine Art of the Female Form, Full Moon, Graphite Pencil Artists, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , Mermaids and mystic creatures, THE DIVINE FEMININE, The true beauty, Totally Topless and Woman Appreciation Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Tracey Mac
Les this is just so so beautiful…...gorgeous art….in awe….
Les Smutz replied
Thanks very, very much, Tracey!! Just did it this weekend.
Tahnja
ohhh Les, this is simply breathtaking!!!! Gosh but I am sooooo glad we met here in RB, I would be so sad to have missed such beautiful work and such a kindred soul in all things beautiful and medieval/renaissance
Les Smutz replied
Wow, thanks for that lovely compliment, Tahnja!!!
Les Smutz replied
i am also glad we’ve met here…and appreciate the kindred spirit. It is nice to have a connection this way across oceans.
AnitaInverarity
Beautiful Beautiful Work- pure magic xxxx
Les Smutz replied
Thank you so very much, Anita! I had a great time in the making.
James Cole
This is a beautiful sketch of a great concept. I can only imagine how wonderful the finished painting will look. Can’t wait to see it.
Les Smutz replied
Thanks, James, I can’t wait to do it!
doreen01
A theme that contains heavenly astral… fascinating subject!
Great work Les!
Les Smutz replied
Good morning, Doreen!! :)
Thank you, I did this Saturday night…couldn’t sleep! :P
Thanks for the fav, also!!!
Anthea Slade
Enchanting and breathtakingly beautiful Les…you have captured the sweetness, feminine beauty if these two moon goddess. Absolutely exquisite drawing and words my friend. I love this one.
Les Smutz replied
Thank you so much, Anthea!! This image just popped into my head as I was sketching for ideas…I may work on the poem a bit as I just threw some words together last-minute to go with it, but I really appreciate your compliments!
Antanas
lovely job
Les Smutz replied
Thank you, sir!!! I appreciate that very much.
catherine walker
Fabulous les… and that’s very imaginative..well done
Les Smutz replied
Thank you, Cathy…I just started the painting today.
Lynda Robinson
Hey Les – I DID miss this somehow or other!!!! It is fantastical and mystical. You are extremely creative. I love the idea of those steps suspended in thin air, and it is all drawn so proficiently. You have a great talent Mr. Angelo!
Les Smutz replied
Aw-w-w-w-w, U R 2 Sweet!!! Thanks so much, Highness. May your crown ever glitter!!
Les Smutz replied
Oh, and thanks for the fav!!! Hope you had a great day down under!!
jacqleen
This is just STUNNING!!! very Dreamy and Fantasy like…but just LV it!
Les Smutz replied
Thanks, Jacqleen!! I’ve just started the painting and will post when completed…
Constance Widen
She is so beautiful Les, you have truly been chosen well to bring her to life dear friend. I am now in the midst of a gently pretty English Springtime, sans my Love temporarily, but the day is rapidly approaching when he will once again “Come With Me”. My Quest continues, my footsteps will not falter, despite the Midnight Demon of Fear and Sorrow that tries to steal my heart. The two of us look forward to laughing with you and your Windsor lady face to face. oxox
Les Smutz replied
Nice to hear from you again!! Thanks for you lovely comments. Enjoy that springtime…new beginnings!!
MoonSpiral
Les Smutz replied
Thank you so much, Tammy!!! This was a nice surprise!
OneForYes 23 days ago
This is GORGEOUS!:)
Les Smutz replied 23 days ago
Thank you very much!! I love your work and enjoyed browsing through your gallery.