While looking through old newspapers from the 1930's, I came across this illustration by Gustave Dore. He was a famous engraver, illustrator, and sculpter. During his life time, he produced over 100,000 sketches. He was a prolific artist who is forgotten by many people in todays age.
While looking at the illustration print of Gustave Dore famous engraving of Jesus Questioning the Doctors, I knew I had to try to add color. So, I grabbed my watercolors and went to work. I found it to be very good practice and challenging. I kinda messed things up with the coloring, but the experience was well worth it.
Going through old newspapers and looking at the old illustration amazes me. It's like looking for lost art from years passed. Gustave Dore is but one of many artist the world has forgotten, who's illustration and engravings grazed our papers, giving us something special to contemplate and enjoy.
Note: I cut out the illustration from a newspaper from the 1930's, and using gel meduim to glue it to a sheet of 300lb watercolor paper, and after it dried, I added watercolor.
