Sketches, Scratches and Wisdom

I sometimes make a lot of sketches and doodles when I'm trying to plot out an illustration. Once in a while I end up with a doodle that I am really pleased with. This quick little gestural sketch of Angelica is one of those:



And here's another picture from the Bethlehem Books series. Apparently, there's a legend that the painting known as The Black Madonna of Czestochowa was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist:



I guess in this illustration St. Luke is still thinking about how to get started on the painting...

Finally, if you're into wisdom, then you might enjoy Steak's latest tale of the Wise Old Master.

Until Next Time.