The truth is I really don't put enough time into traditional arts such as painting, to the consternation of my wife and kids. I used to paint and (especially) draw incessantly in my childhood and teenage years (just ask my teachers). But the worlds of pre-press and graphic design are primarily interested in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark or InDesign, and there just isn't much call for traditional illustration. Factor in family responsibilities and it gets harder to find time for personal diversions. (That's not a bad trade though, because a wife and children are forever if they put their hope in Jesus the Messiah – see Psalm 2 – but paintings and drawings are all going in the fire, even Michelangelo, DaVinci, and Vermeer – see 2 Peter 3: 4-13 – if they even make it that far.
But as a freelance artist you need to maximize your potential usefulness, so, I thought it might be wise to post this study. I bought some watercolors some time ago and keep meaning to do more with them, but it's a lot easier to get around to something when you're getting paid to do it (hint).
I have pulled them out a few times to doodle around and make a couple of studies, of which this is one. Granted, Vermeer, DaVinci, or Michelangelo it is not, but it may just be suitable quality for your own illustration project. I like to think so.
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