muirin007:

I fell in love with Jim Jarmusch’s film Only Lovers Left Alive. Visually, it’s absolutely stunning. Everything is slightly sepia-toned, which is particularly appropriate considering the two main characters are vampires. I think my favorite thing about the film was that it didn’t scream “vampire.” I don’t consider it being about vampires at all, really. It’s more about art itself and love’s immortality. I absolutely loved it. Beautiful, subtle performances from Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, and John Hurt. Definitely one of the top ten films in my book!

Charcoal felt perfect for Adam and Eve. It’s rich but soft, pristine but chalky. Given the fact that they both manage to look impeccably polished yet ancient and disheveled at the same time, it was the perfect medium to use. I added the border in Pixlr because the piece looked unfinished without some sort of dark fraying around the edges.

If you haven’t seen the movie, please do—it’s surprisingly funny and heartfelt, not to mention being a literature lover’s dream. Kit Marlowe is a supporting character. Can’t get any better than that!

Side note: If Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston made a baby, that kid’s cheekbones could cut through steel.