I received a telegram from Ben and Franklin, informing me that they are still abroad on a Gothic tour of France. After moving north from Italy, Ben convinced Franklin to celebrate this year's Thanksgiving in Chartres. Ben felt it was long over due for Franklin to get a taste of High Gothic's most beloved cathedral.
Unfortunately, Franklin spent a little too much time ogling the topless birds down in Nice, causing Ben to miss the Thanksgiving deadline for posting his latest artistic endeavor; "Elements du Chartres". However, he was able to advance a study sketch and a work in progress, an appetizer of sorts.
Franklin indicates that he and Ben hope to be back in Texas by Christmas with completed work in hand wrapped up in a bow.
Final study sketch:
Work in progress:
B & F Thanksgiving 2012
B & F Thanksgiving 2011
B & F Thanksgiving 2010
B & F Thanksgiving 2009