Bombardment- Day 4

Fort Pulaski While I do normally prefer to make art from experiences, I felt that these photos from Fort Pulaski spoke for themselves. At the time of this writing, the fort is a ruins, and a monument to violence against our fellow humans. In 1862, the Union Army bombarded Fort Pulaski from Tybee Island forContinue reading “Bombardment- Day 4”

Canteen- Day 2

Day 2- Today I am working on the canteen from the flagbearer watercolor of the previous day. Staying hydrated is important, whether you are the bearer of the colors or just painting. During the Civil War, trendy water jugs with fancy insulation hadn’t been made yet. Canteens made of stamped tin, wood, or leather wereContinue reading “Canteen- Day 2”