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Boules in Porquerolles
It turns out that my last sketch was not the last one from the island of Porquerolles after all. On our way to Naples, we had a delay, and I was able to use the time and my photos for … Continue reading
View from Fort Sainte-Agathe
Before we left Porquerolles this morning, we climbed up to the old Fort Sainte-Agathe, now a museum. All the island views were tempting from this lofty vantage point, but with just enough time for one quick sketch, I had to … Continue reading
Hiking under the Umbrella Trees of Porquerolles
Porqueroles has many gorgeous trees, the umbrella tree prominent among these. The bright skies and warm days make the deep shadows from the umbrella trees particularly inviting to hikers and sketches alike.
Posted in Figures, Landscape
Tagged France, Gouache, Italian Stone Pine, Porquerolles, Umbrella Trees
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Shoulders Touching
I liked the way this couple leaned together, shoulder to shoulder, after their swim.
Plage d’Argent on Porquerolles
Although the pace and quantity of people on Porquerolles Island differ from Nice, both seem to revolve around their beautiful beaches. Nice has a long and busy promenade with a continuous beach below, while Porquerolles has a series of small … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Beach, France, Gouache, Plage d'Argent, Porquerolles, Sketchbook
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Porquerolles Teaser
We arrived on the Mediterranean island of Porquerolles in time to watch the sunset while we ate dinner at the conference center where my husband is spending his week while I paint, swim, and hike. I was glad to see … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Uncategorized
Tagged France, Gouache, Mediterranean Sea, Porguerolles
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Beach Scene
After enjoying the museums in Nice, we walked along the Promenade des Anglais. The promenade was busy, and sunbathers and swimmers packed the beach below, a perfect scene for a quick sketch. Somehow I made both the sea and the … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Beach, Black Watercolor Paper, France, Gouache, Nice
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