Weekly Sketch #5

I have seen Degas ballerinas in museums all around the world, but today, I was moved to tears when I saw 'Bailarina basculando' (Bailarina verde).  I'm not sure why it struck me today, but it's beautiful.  The Thyssen is a beautiful museum in general--the coral walls are unique to most art museums and the color highlighted so many shades I loved in the paintings.  I don't flatter myself by thinking I am great at drawing people, but I wanted to do a sketch about this painting because I think it's important to remember moments that move you.