The Rest of the Beach Journal Pages
I finally added watercolor to the remaining drawings from our recent beach visit with Annabelle. Early one morning, when we were finishing our beach walk, a plein air painting class was just beginning on the deck of the Snack Shack at Cooper's Beach. Most appeared to be oil painters. I watched them for several minutes, then took pictures and used the photos to recreate the images.
This was the first time that 1 year old Annabelle saw the ocean and she was very wary. But my husband and I were able to take her for a little walk at the edge of the surf. Her father, our son, took this picture and provided it for me to sketch for my journal page. Someday I will need to collect together all of the sketches I've done of my family from the back. It would be a unique portfolio....
Comments
The painting of you and your husband with your grandchild is precious. What a joyful image.
Posted by: Art is for the Making | August 13, 2009 10:52 AM
Delightful sketches!
Posted by: MaryO | August 13, 2009 11:37 AM
Very charming trio of drawings and a wonderful reminder of a special time with your grandchildren! nancy
Posted by: nancy t | August 13, 2009 12:06 PM
Great sketches. I am trying to work on drawing people, these are inspirational.
Posted by: Deborah | August 13, 2009 3:05 PM
Hi Shirley,
What wonderful mementos of Annabelle. I am sure these will appreciate in
value over the years and you and your family will be glad to have them to
remember what usually fleets by so quickly. It looks like you are enjoying
your new retirement. Thanks for sharing these with the group.
Best wishes,
Trish
Posted by: Trish | August 14, 2009 9:06 PM
I love these, Shirley!
Posted by: Cathy (Kate) Johnson | August 16, 2009 11:26 AM
These are lovely! I'm glad I stumbled onto your blog. Happy sketching!
Posted by: Carol McQuaid | August 16, 2009 3:01 PM
I'm continuing on with my sketching daily...thanks for getting me started. I've had some fun trying to make skin color! It looks like you have it down - what's your secret? Really like these drawings! Sara
Posted by: Sara Roseman | August 16, 2009 8:32 PM