The ducks: Silent Contemplation by the Thames

Hand-drawing illustration

Medium: Fine-line pens, historical inks, watercolor, khadi texture paper

Captures the quiet harmony between nature and city life in London. Three ducks stand silently at the edge of the Thames, their gaze directed toward the majestic dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. The scene contrasts the ducks' stillness with the movement of pigeons flying above, symbolizing the coexistence of wildlife and human activity.
Though silent, the ducks reflect on the bustling life around them, embodying the peaceful integration of wild poultry within the urban landscape. Their contemplative gaze invites viewers to ponder the stories and connections woven into the fabric of a city where nature and humanity live together in harmony.