I was inspired by huge and old blooming apple tree under our window. Our flat is on the fifth floor, so I see what's going on downstairs... And this man is actually my step-father, who is going to banya (Russian sauna) and crossing our backyard almost every weekend. He is a passionate banya lover and could not relax without it's special atmosphere (who'd been in Russian banya once would easily understand me). The main idea was to show changing season's effect with snow on the branches at first and white flowers next. Changing... But positively :)
Wonderful narrative! I want this to be the opening image of a storybook about one man's banya passion.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Marcia!
ReplyDeleteThis book is sent to you(today) :)))
So lovely what a wonderful and light hearted addition.
ReplyDeleteI think this is charming and beautifully drawn. The story is interesting and very personal, giving a little glimpse into Russian life :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Katie! :) I was so not sure what to add to your deep entrance and delicate book...
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosie! I'm receiving a lot (really a lot) of notes from my friends, who are not Russian, but have strange and mostly unpleasant stereotypes about our culture and people. I feel like I need to show a bit of our life and to make it more clear.
ReplyDeleteThe farthest east I've ever been is Leipzig and that was for only a few days (last month).
ReplyDeleteIn fact I haven't travelled out of Europe ever.
So, I'm rather ignorant of the world and very interested to have a flavour of other countries from the project :)