Almost Ready

Size: 8 × 8 inches Medium: Ink on paper Signed by the artist An intimate glimpse behind the curtain, Almost Ready captures ballerinas in a quiet moment of preparation before performance. Flowing lines and soft tonal washes create a graceful sense of movement and anticipation, while the overhead perspective draws the viewer into the dancers’ shared ritual. The piece celebrates discipline, beauty, and the fleeting stillness that exists just before stepping into the spotlight.