I've been endlessly revising the dress since October 2022. It was a fusion of several inspirations. The Japanese motifs on the skirt were added last, inspired by Eiko Ishioka.
Queen Ariel
Uniting the power of land and sea.
We begin the year with Ariel, Filia Maris (Ariel, Daughter of the Sea) in a 19th century portrait done by yours truly.