Had a few books to finish up over this last year....one was of the Lincoln Memorial and the other was of the history of the U.S.'s "Great Seal" ...it's designing and use.
The research for both books has been interesting. Found out that the Lincoln Memorial actually has lots of large hidden areas both underground and above the monument. I also found out the monument was sculpted elsewhere and brought in assembled in place. The Great Seal was quite a tussle to design for our newly born Congress and almost was a rising phoenix. Thank goodness we had a willing model and beautiful model in nature the American Bald Eagle. I can honestly say it is a beautiful bird as I have seen it soaring above and nearby the farm and at the nearby ocean in Maine.
I do admit that I am glad to see the back of these particular illustration jobs...the studio needs a deep cleaning and a recent assignment of a fantasy painting never looked so good !
Today is a day of responding to mail..... and canning our never ending bountiful harvests.
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Hey Judith!
Great stuff and wonderful to have you making new posts. Both pieces are beautiful! I hope you can do whatever you enjoy and I wish you a swift continued recovery.
Hope to see you on the next MEIC meeting.
Wouter
Thanks Wouter! Anyone who reads this should check out Wouter's work....it is incredible in both detail and shows unique & imaginative thought.
He's one of those rare young artists who has talent to spare and still works hard at his art.
Catch his art at: wskibski.blogspot.com
Wow. I had no idea you were promoting me like this. Flabbergasted. Your mini-farm stand/art gallery looks great. Small is the new big.
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