FIREBIRD

"Firebird"
by Dani Selvaggio
2012
(sketchbook)

When I was little, my dad spent a lot of time in the formerly-known Soviet Union on business. When he came home, he'd always bring a little souvenir for me and my brother that was very Russia-esque. One of my favorite things was a book of Russian Folktales and I very quickly became obsessed with the story of Prince Ivan and the Firebird. When I started this sketch, I intended for it to be completely firebird-centric. It quickly turned into a sketch of my favorite symbols that I remember from the book.

...I have no idea what happened to that book. Hm.