We just got back from an 8-day trip to Seattle and Olympic National Park. A long time ago I gave up bringing paints with me on vacation, as we always seem to be on the move. I'm finding that working with pencil and white paint on gray paper is more feasible- they're easy to carry and and quick to do. These are the best of what I got done- the top is Port Angeles, where we spent 4 nights while going to the park; the second is seastacks at La Push, Second Beach, part of the National Park on the Pacific coast; and the third is Point Wilson Lighthouse in Port Townsend.
Sketching the lighthouse.
7 comments:
Kathy, These sketches are truly inspiring! Your compositions are just wonderful and all the marks and edges just sing!
Thank you for posting such beautiful sketches!!
Dorothy
Thanks, Dorothy!
Dorothy put it perfectly. Your sketches are so fresh and light. You make it look easy: emphasis on the 'look'. I imagine it's a good exercise working this way, helping to learn how to quickly seek out the darks and lights. Kathy, do you have a grey paper sketchbook or loose sheets, and do you use gouache as your white paint?
I'm using a Strathmore Toned Gray sketchbook, 5.5x8.5", and a small tube of Chinese white watercolor. I have a pencil box that I bought somewhere years ago and carry a few pencils and a water brush in it. A paper towel also comes in handy.
these are wonderful, dynamic sketches!
Ah, you make me take a second look at where I live. We need to better coordinate! When you come here I should not be in Italy....at least a quick coffee. Sorry I missed you.
Darrell- it would have been great to get together for coffee, or painting! I don't know if I'll ever get out there again-- maybe we'll have to meet in Italy...
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