Makaukau

This is called Makaukau. Translated means "Ready..." It is a call from the chanter or leader to begin a certain type of Hula. It is always met with the response "Ay" from the dancers indicating that they are ready. My drawing captures that moment before the Hula begins.

This drawing is 11x14 done on gray Pastelbord with Prismacolor pencils and a Neocolor underpainting.