Seven Devils

So, this is my submission for #artnouveau 's current contest. The theme this time was to "Choose a song and turn it into a visual Art Nouveau work."

For this piece, I was inspired by Florence + The Machine's song, "Seven Devils" The first time I listened to the song, this image just came into my brain. For me, this is a really emotionally powerful song that is simultaneously aggressive and sad. I worked really hard to try and get my art to reflect it. To that end, I used gladiolas as the flower since they're said to represent strength of character, definitely an important element to this song!

All the linework was done traditionally with pen and ink, color was added through the magic of computers...

Enjoy!

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Holy water cannot help you now
A thousand armies couldn't keep me out
I don't want your money
I don't want your crown
See I have to burn
Your kingdom down

Holy water cannot help you now
See I've had to burn your kingdom down
And no rivers and no lakes, can put the fire out
I'm gonna raise the stakes; I'm gonna smoke you out

Seven devils all around you
Seven devils in my house
See they were there when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done

Florence + The Machine- "Seven Devils"