I am on a quest to draw every LDS temple around the world. It is a big goal since there are currently over 130 temples world-wide and each temple will probably take me over a month. Because I grew up in Idaho Falls, I chose to start my quest with the Idaho Falls temple. I started this drawing in the middle of December and didn't finish until the middle of February. When I go around selling my drawings, one of the most common questions I am asked is, "how much time did that take you?" Most drawings take me around 25 hours to accomplish but this drawing took me around 75 hours. I chose to use a cream colored board to draw on because every drawing I have seen of LDS temples are drawn on white paper and I never thought it was a good idea to draw a white temple on white paper. I thought it would be more powerful to add white accents by using white charcoal. Do you agree with my choice in style? I would like to hear feedback from you. If you are interested in this drawing, I will have prints available soon.
What a great idea! You were always such a great artist! I Love it,... everything about it!:) Let me know when the prints are available. I would love to purchase one!
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Thanks for letting us know about your blog. We were both so excited to see your drawing of Pres. Thomas S. Monson being sold in the bookstore and love your style of drawing. Can't wait to see more of your work!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, Shaun. It adds so much more contrast and interest. Way to go! Didn't realize that you have kept up your art skills. I haven't touched any of that for a long time!
ReplyDeleteYes Shaun,I think you made a wise decision. It is beautiful!. It makes it more unique that way as well. Definitely stick with the white accents! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you at the Brigham City bookstore during Peach Days! Congrats on your inspiring temple art! Looking forward to getting a signed Boise or Meridian some day.... Make sure you let me know when one becomes available.
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