Foundation 2D Project 2 – Rhymes Progress #3

Foundation 2D Project 2 – Rhymes Progress #3

Based on the English Nursery Rhyme: A Dog & a Cat Went Out Together

A Dog and a Cat went out together.

A dog and a cat went out together,
To see some friends just out of town;
Said the cat to the dog,
“What d’ye think of the weather?”
“I think, Ma’am, the rain will come down.”

“But don’t be alarmed,
For I’ve an umbrella
That will shelter us both,”
Said this amiable fellow.

Compositions:

< A dog and a Cat went out together. To see some friends just out of town. >

In the center of the composition, it shows the eye view of a Cat and a Dog respectively. The walk out to town seems however to them.. the walk would be a steep and dangerous one.
In the background, it shows a dense forest with scary creatures at the entrance. The idea was to bring out the unease feeling of the cat and dog. – They know that the journey would be a difficult one, but they have to endure and overcome this challenge.
Also, at the foreground, it shows the roots of the trees which justify the difficulty of the journey – Because walking on a path with roots is never flat.

< Say the Cat to the Dog. What d’ye think of the weather? >

The Cat, in on the other hand, is nervous and she feel anxiety. She wonders if the journey to town will be safe. In the composition, the Cat can be seen on 2 narrative view points. On the Left, it shows the negative side of her: Questioning about the rumors she heard, worry about the problems she might face and troubled about the setback she might see. On the Right, it shows the peaceful side of the Cat as she was accompanied by the Dog.

< ‘I think, Ma,am, the rain will come down.’ But don’t be alarmed, for I’ve an umbrella. >

In this composition the Dog plays the hero, or maybe the husband role, to shelter his ‘wife’ from criticism. As shown from the mouth with deadly pointed swords. The Dog took out his Courage and Bravery (Umbrella) to protect his wife as they travel along the long stretch of ‘London Bridge’ towards town.

< That will shelter us both. Said this amiable fellow. >

The last composition summaries the Happy Ending of the Cat and Dog after going through all the challenges they faced. They got married! Yeah. Wonderful, Excellent, Bravo~!..
I made use of certain elements as symbolization.

The Owl – Owls traditionally are a very respected creature in many countries across the globe. In marriage, the Owls represent status, intelligence, wealth. guardianship, mysticism, transition and protection. (Yes,, at the end.. The couple received blessings from family of both sides) – And they live happily ever after.

Fanfare – A piece of music that the marriage ceremony must have. It’s the basis.

White Rose – A symbol for true love . Also represents Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Spirituality. (For Wife during the First and Last day of marriage)

Red Rose – A symbol of Love and Romance

Sun & Moon – The balance of the active and passive energies that becomes harmonious. The couple receive blessing of light and vitality from the Sun God and the Completeness, spiritual union, and truth from the Moon Goddess.