Seven Days of Jesters Day 1

I've talked before about how I got my start in illustration doing theater scenery. I don't get much time to do it anymore, which is too bad, because it was always a lot of fun. Especially the outdoor, summer theater stuff.

The only chance I get to be involved with theater anymore is the painting I do for the Hale Center Theater's seasonal brochure. The theme is the same every year, basically: Jesters.

I thought I'd post the past seven jesters for your enjoyment, then on the last day, I'll reveal 2010's brand new jester. Here's 2004:

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