I sketched a prize rooster from the Dutchess County Fair, and shot a little video to give you a glimpse behind the scenes.
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Friday, August 25, 2017
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James Gurney
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2 comments:
Always love your Dutchess County Fair posts; in my mind they've become one of the first whispers saying, "Summer is almost over."
Almost black & white, those roosters - except the prominent reds;-)
In between there's a balance of slight greys and small-peppered-in contrasting white dots and streaks, if I may say so: All of them handled by your masterful brush.
Gives them roosters a life of their own.
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