One of the first reference drawings I remember inspired me as an artist was a Study of a drapery from Michelangelo. I remember trying my hand at it, and realizing how much it teaches you about technique.
Of course, this is not a reference of that work, just a drawing of another drapery, but the idea is the same. It is a direct representation of the dedication to the arts, to patience, and a display of technique.
I decided to add a dark, chaotic background to this, that represents the chaos of my own world, at the time I drew this.
How do you like it, and how does this speak to you?