A commission of my lady playing one of the few instruments she knows and likes, The Hurdy Gurdy!
a wonderful image made by  Golday41 back in 2022.

Pictured is an Instrument model that somewhat resembles a "Saphona" variant from 'mminstruments/ancestore'.
i've considered getting this particular model IRL myself, but the costs are quite prohibitive and ordering one now will take several years to complete and arrive (waiting lists and such).
i already have a Nerdy Gurdy irl so for an advanced model i'm not sure what instrument i'll end up with eventually if any, maybe a Catnip P from Knys perhaps?...


On the topic of the character herself, Since she lives in a universe where digital entertainment is non existent at all, no smartphones, tablets nor cellphones, no computers nor internet. aka somewhere around the 1950s timeperiod irl.
Thus besides heavy bulky analog synthesizers and other electrical entertainment devices like say a pinball machine and likewise electrical mechanical entertainment options which are mostly equally relegated to dedicated arcades, it's easy to end up with a normal musical instrument instead and probably a lot cheaper too since the market is much bigger.


I thought it was only reasonable that she has learned how to play and master a musical instrument and the Hurdy Gurdy is an amazing and imho magical instrument that somehow fits perfectly. (love the button clicking! just listen to for example this example: link1 or how about this music example: link2 or maybe a bit more metal musical piece perhaps?: link3)


i also like the red dress, fits her nicely. for those that somewhat pay attention to this character. this particular image takes place before certain major events (considering her chest), but after others (considering her choker and the dress). cryptic i know... i doubt many people are reading this anyway