Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Day 26 - Change the Date!

 
Pen and watercolour on paper
 
I did something different for the challenge today. Haven't sketched for a while and thought I would combine my beach visit with my painting obligation. That way I wouldn't feel such a time pressure while I was down there. I thought these beach-goers looked pretty settled in and I made a start on sketching. But I didn't judge things well and they began to pack up a few minutes later. I sketched as quickly as possible and did much of it from memory. But that is the fun of sketching on location - trying to capture people and things before they move.
 
The clouds were stunning and I hope to soon paint from some of the photo reference I took today.
 
 
 
This cropped picture of me isn't supposed to be artsy - it's just that I'm very bad at taking selfies!
 
 


 
Below - kids enjoying beach cricket.

 
After my lovely swim, I enjoyed freshly made sushi on the balcony for lunch - made by my husband! He is an expert at it!

 
 
 
 
 
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19 comments:

  1. art by Michael Perchard26 January 2016 at 02:32

    Happy Australia Day Cobber! Love all your challenge art works! Of course I so enjoy your beach sketch scene and beach photos! Enjoy the day!
    Michael

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  2. Wendy Barrett26 January 2016 at 03:51

    Thanks so much Michael! I hope you are staying safe and warm with all that snow. We couldn't have more opposite climates at the moment!

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  3. Sami26 January 2016 at 06:21

    Lovely sketch Wendy. You seem to have had a lovely Australia Day at the beach!

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:16

      Thanks Sami, yes I did - I hope you enjoyed your day too!

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  4. Chris Lally26 January 2016 at 08:46

    Sounds like the PERFECT day, Wendy!
    Beautiful watercolor sketch! And your husband's lunch plate looks like a work of art in and of itself.

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:17

      Thanks Chris, yes, it was a lovely day and the sushi was a real treat.

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  5. Barbara Lilian in France26 January 2016 at 09:18

    I love your beach sketch, oh how I'd love to be lying on a sun bed at the beach. Nice photos too.

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:21

      Thank you Barbara! So loved seeing your pretty pansies!

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  6. martinealison26 January 2016 at 10:54

    Bonsoir chère amie,

    Un chalenge véritablement plaisant !... Une très jolie petite peinture.
    Merci également pour le partage de vos belles photos... Une invitation à la plage que j'aime beaucoup.
    J'attends votre peinture de nuages...


    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:24

      Thanks so much Martine. I'm so glad you like the painting and photographs. I have since done some clouds with the palette knife but hope to do something bigger and more elaborate with the reference material later on.

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  7. martinealison26 January 2016 at 10:55

    Bonsoir chère amie,

    Je suis sous le charme de cet adorable croquis mis en couleurs... Un chalenge qui s'avère agréable entre la plage et la peinture. Un excellent compromis.
    J'ai hâte également d'admirer vos nuages...


    Gros bisous ♡

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  8. Jane26 January 2016 at 11:04

    Seems like this was such a perfect day , lovely sketch that says it all and what a delicious way to end the day :-)

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  9. Margaret D26 January 2016 at 17:58

    That would be Murphy's Law when you start to sketch, they move.
    Lovely beach photos, and of half of yourself :) the view is nice though.
    Sushi looks great..good on your husband.

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:25

      Thanks so much Margaret. The possibility of moving subjects keeps me on my toes!

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  10. Celia Blanco27 January 2016 at 09:15

    You would never know they moved, great sketch! A gorgeous day, the sushi looks delicious!

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  11. Jennifer Rose27 January 2016 at 16:20

    that sky looks gorgeous!! the weather looks to nice to draw...,almost :p

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    1. Wendy Barrett29 January 2016 at 06:26

      Thanks Jennifer! Yes, the weather often calls me away from what I should be doing.

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