The man stands confidently in the foreground of the image, proudly clutching a large gleaming golden ball in his hand. His traditional Russian attire gives a sense of pride and defiance, whilst his thick beard lends him a sage-like personality. Yet, in the background, there is something more to this scene; a woman's gaze peeks out cautiously from the door behind the man. Is she an onlooker of unrequited love, or is this mysterious woman a sign of hope that all is not as it seems?
To color the page, start with a cool, muted blue-gray for the background and foreground, capturing the feeling of a tense atmosphere. Build up a sense of warmth with a deep yellow-orange for the man's clothes, offsetting the coolness with a strong contrast. Then add a rich, royal purple to the buildings behind. For the golden ball, a strong shine of gold with yellow and white highlights will make the scene sparkle and stand out. Finally, fill in the woman's mysterious figure with a gentle, calming pink-purple to represent her daintiness and her presence as a gentle observer in a tense situation.