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Week #21 | Sketch of the Week is by GFWAGNER

This stylized illustration features a geometric dog perched atop a cluster of muted green pumpkins, blending playful design with graphic elements. The dog’s blocky form—brown body, white legs and face, red ears—is outlined with clarity, while the pumpkins are rendered in thick black lines and overlaid with fragmented text such as "CONTRACT MAGAZINE" and "REVIEWS." The beige-to-white gradient background adds warmth and cohesion. The composition is bold and unconventional, merging seasonal motifs with editorial typography. The mood is quirky and layered, inviting viewers to decode its visual and textual interplay.

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