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An End-Of-2020 Art Update from pencil artist Jude Cowell December 26, 2020 : If you by chance follow my Instagram feed at all you may have seen the first scan of my Portrait of 'Monica Rose' which, in its in-progress state, shows a whole bunch of black paper, unpenciled as of then (December 22nd). Only the bare basics are committed to paper because you have to start somewhere! Well, below is the second scan ( v2 ) of my drawing which is quite a bit more completed as of today. Yet as every artist knows, decisions must be made soon concerning 'her' background (if any! or should I leave her 'floating'?), the color/s of her eye shadow, the rest of the mandala behind her, and any other finishing touches which may be required. Naturally, once such decisions are made and perpetrated, a final v3 version of Monica Rose will be published - either here in this very gallery, or perhaps in my Jude Cowell Art Portfolio at Fine Art America where she might turn up as ...

In 1982, my family attended the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee . Over 11 million people attended the festive affair and if memory serves, the Chinese Pavilion was the most popular attraction by far. Discovered in 1974, China's famous Terracotta Army was a great hit and was responsible for the longest line we stood in on that very hot day. Getting the Party Started! President Ronald Reagan opened the fair with a speech on May 1, 1982 and six months later it closed on October 31, 1982. Now I don't know about Mr. Reagan, but between funnel cakes and our first-ever taste of boxed milk ( Parmalat I think it was) our tummies had few if any complaints! During our visit my children rode the largest ferris wheel any of us had ever seen (or hope to see again if I may say so!) - 165 feet tall - but once they reached the pinnacle Mom ( moi ) had to be coaxed away to have dinner with friends and thus avoid seeing her (my) kids wa-a-ay up in the sky when the wheel stopped. B...

A fanciful figure study, Bridget's Blossom , by Jude Cowell; pencil on paper .

Once upon a time this quirky little drawing was called, Rita Remembers . Then this very day I completed it, retitled it, and now it's simply called, Assignation : Why not browse more Jude Cowell Art 24/7 in my Fine Art America Portfolio if and as you wish! Browsing Art is good for you, y'know!

June 19, 2020 : Here's a new drawing, little more than a scribble really, A Portrait of Tracey :

June 17, 2020: Here's my pencil drawing Troubles Can Swim which I'm publishing here on Secret Moon Art . If memory serves, the drawing's original appearance occurred in my now-shuttered art collection Cosmic Persona Designs . But here it is: Note that this drawing was conceived and perpetrated as a mild social commentary on demon alcohol! And if you wish check out my Jude Cowell Art Portfolio where you can browse 24/7.

Since today is June 1, 2020 a new fanciful figure study seemed a good idea for Secret Moon Art! So freshly completed, here is a close-up from my Portrait of Gina Relaxing : And non! Pardon but you cannot view the rest of the drawing because you may be way too far on the youngish side!! For 24/7 art browsing visit my Jude Cowell Art Portfolio .