Let the World Burn

Keeley DeHart

22 x 30 inches, watercolor and ink on paper

This project was created using watercolor and ink on paper. I wanted to create a romantic tragedy inspired by classic literature such as Romeo and Juliet. The scene depicts a couple within a crumbling ballroom, fire and and destruction in the background. The couple is dressed appropriately for the event, fit with formal wear. They are seen kissing and holding each other passionately and perhaps with desperation. The colors are bright and vivid, almost clashing with each other in order to depict the intense chaos within the scene. The fire and the characters are both center in order to grab the viewers attention while also emphasizing the passion and chaos of the setting and the relationship between the characters.