Athene Nocturne

A little study for part of an illustration I'm working on featuring the Goddess Athena. Naturally she needed to have an owl somewhere so after a little digging I found this little owl nearly claimed the Parthenon as it's own during the ancient days so it seemed natural enough. And it must be said it's a cute little guy. The gentlemen specter over it's shoulder is a little doodle of Bach. Why? Because violin concerto's obviously means owls...of course...

Graphite and charcoal on paper.