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Puddleglum revisited (part 2)

Posted on August 18, 2012 by danielfergus

In my previous post I showed the sketches for a new piece I’m working on (Puddleglum). After working-out the roughs, I next drew it out on watercolor paper (Arches 140#) using a light-table to trace my sketch(es). Then I inked … Continue reading →

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Suit Suite

Posted on February 21, 2012 by danielfergus

Back when I was at RISD, I took a class called Editorial Illustration, taught by Anthony Russo. For the final assignment, we were asked to illustrate a four-letter word of our choice. Not a swear word, but a word that … Continue reading →

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Madam, I’m Adam

Posted on January 31, 2012 by danielfergus

Over the years I’ve done several drawings and paintings of Adam and Eve. I think I was initially attracted to the subject because it offered me an excuse to draw and paint human figures. I’ve always preferred to draw people … Continue reading →

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G-Men

Posted on January 16, 2012 by danielfergus

Yesterday my favorite football team, the New York Giants went to Lambeau Field, and for the second time in four years, beat the heavily favored (and #1 seeded) Packers in the playoffs. I was quite giddy, but alas my poor … Continue reading →

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Litany of Failure

Posted on January 3, 2012 by danielfergus

Artists seldom get it right the first time. That was one of the big revelations I had when I was in art school years ago. Most of our teachers were quick to regale us with tales of frustration and regret … Continue reading →

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