Day 3- Today, I filled in the flag of the flagbearer image. The bright colors of the US flag are visible as they are braced against the lanky form of the flagbearer. He repositioned the flag several times to keep it upright while in formation as the weight is starting to become apparent. I hadContinue reading “Flag- Day 3”
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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”
J. Brakefield Fine Art 