The Djinni's Tune

Media：Adobe Illustrator, watercolor (for texture)
Illustrator tools/effects used: gradient, gradient mesh, pen, blend, clipping mask, transparency mask, shape tools

Inspired by, but not intended to be an accurate representation of, a legend retold by the Malian griot Bassekou Kouyate.

Available as:

• print
• laptop skin, sticker and other products (redbubble.com)

Some artistic license taken with the design of the ngoni.

Costume influenced by, but not claiming to be an authentic representation of, the costumes in the 13th century Malian period film Yeelen.

灵感取于马里著名传统音乐家Bassekou Kouyate 的家族的一个传说。

Second in the djinni series. The first is Made From Fire. The third is Genie of the Moon.