18 December 2007

For Better or Worse




Well, I couldn't help myself! After a few trips through the garage/studio, I decided I had to paint the value study.

Out came the 12 Holbeins. I'm getting too comfortable with my little friends. They're limiting yet liberating. Well, I did it.

Cathy comes by about 30 minutes in and says, "Hey, what happened to the charcoal drawing. You DIDN'T!"

Yup, I did. She gave me a sweet smile. I kept scratching away. It is time to move on.

Destination unknown.
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