Sleeping pigs, pencil and gray wash
These pigs enjoy a summer afternoon on the barn floor. They twitch in their sleep as they dream about running, rooting, and eating.Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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James Gurney
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.
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Rhinebeck, NY 12572
or by email:
gurneyjourney (at) gmail.com
Sorry, I can't give personal art advice or portfolio reviews. If you can, it's best to ask art questions in the blog comments.
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1 comment:
I remember reading in one of Andrew Loomis' books that even pigs could be beautiful if lighted well.
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