This week was spent setting up the studio and walking the trails. Doug spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday getting to know the reserve.
Included below are some shots that he took this week.
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| Wild Bergamot |
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| Black-eyed Susan |
There were several stories that he shared that were pretty interesting.
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| Tall Bell Flower |
As he walked the trail he noticed a bluebird cavity nest that was up in a tree. We have so many bluebird boxes located everywhere in Iowa, it is pretty exciting to find an actual natural cavity where a bluebird family is nesting. He was unable to get a shot this week because his lens wasnt working for him, but he will this week:)
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| Dragon Fly |
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| Monarch butterflies |
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| The goal Doug has set is to complete as many studies as he can with the final painting for the auction. Our hope is to have a set of cards for folks to enjoy at the end of this residency. | | | | | | | | | | |
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| At the end of the week here is an example of one of Doug's studies. Let us know in the comments, if you have any ideas for the final painting and if you like what you see. |
i like the study series. sketches and a cool way to highlight the rawness of creatures in the wild. keep em comin doug and kat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Izzi,see you soon.
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