Thursday, January 21, 2016

Field Museum outing 1/13/2016

I took advantage of a free day (for Illinois residents) and went to the Field Museum last week, with art supplies in hand. I worked as fast as I could, not stopping for lunch, and got 3 pieces done (or started).



marker in Strathmore toned tan sketchbook with white gouache

I have always marveled at the massive antlers of the Irish Deer skeleton they have on display.
(I added the gouache highlights at home)




watercolor and gouache

I started this in watercolors and struggled as I do not have 3 hands and did not bring any kind of easel, so I took it a good bit farther at home.



pencil in Strathmore toned tan sketchbook

This is either a Blackbock Antelope or an Indian Gazelle







2 comments:

  1. So lifelike. I went there today and drew birds. Such a treasure.

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    1. Thanks, Sarah.
      The Field is free all February, so I plan to go back again.

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