Final Version of Buddy's Bright Idea for Getting Over the Border Wall

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This is the final version of the page that shows Buddy describing his brilliant idea. At least he thinks it’s brilliant. He just can’t help boasting about his own awesomeness! I think it’s great when a children’s book character has character flaws. I’ll make sure that Buddy’s flaws get the attention they deserve.

Tomorrow I’ll begin the next painting, the one where we get to see a boastful butterfly magically airlift a burro over the ugly border wall into Mexico.

I’ve been tinkering with Artrage again. Now that I’m learning to paint, Artrage is calling to me again. When you buy Artrage, you get both the Windows and Mac versions, which is uncommonly generous these days.

Artrage has awesome digital natural media brushes that I’ve never been able to master. I’ve been re-watching Danial Ibanez’ instructive Artrage videos on Youtube. It’s inspiring to see a fine art painter using digital tools to create one-layer paintings.