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Two More from my Beach Series
It was such a good week in Topsail, NC. Reconnecting with my husband’s family was great, and on top of that, I had a week of beach sketching. I like these two Plein Air sketches better than ‘Jumping Waves’ because … Continue reading
Wave Jumping!
More sketches from people watching. I hope you can sense this small child’s excitement at jumping the waves.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Gouache, Landscape, North Carolina, Topsail Beach
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Topsail Beach on an August Morning
I was out early, enjoying the quiet of the morning beach. I wanted to capture this feeling in this sketch.
Happy Birthday David!
May your light shine ever brighter and illuminate your way, whether you are crossing a beach with your iPhone or the space that leads you to your dreams!
Nighttime Beachcombing
Yesterday night we walked along the shoreline and looked all around with flashlights. Besides illuminating the shells, clams, and crabs, the light made dramatic shadows from the people and the sand mounds. I loved the extreme lighting, and took lots … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Gouache, North Carolina, Topsail Beach
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Journaling on a Dune
We are at Topsail Beach, North Carolina, for my husband’s family reunion. This beautiful part of the country, with its gorgeous beach, warm water, and steady breeze, makes an excellent setting for a week-long get-together. And it is a fabulous … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Figures, Gouache, North Carolina, Plein Air, Topsail Beach
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On the Bay
The San Diego Thursday Painters met on Vacation Island in Mission Bay. It was an overcast morning, almost cool, with many people out enjoying the water. The clouds blocked the sun and gave a gentle evenness to the surroundings.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, Mission Bay, Plein Air, San Diego
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