Continuation a series of quick sky studies to explore various colors and techniques for painting skies. Colors used: Ultramarine Blue (Utrecht), Cadmium Orange (Utrecht) and Cobalt Teal (Holbein) painted wet on wet in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Month: March 2016
Sky Study III
Continuation of a series of quick sky studies to explore various colors and techniques for painting skies. Colors used: Indigo (Holbein), Ultramarine Blue (Utrecht), Raw Sienna (Mission) and Cobalt Teal (Holbein) painted wet on wet in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Sky Study II
Continuation of a series of quick sky studies to explore various colors and techniques for painting skies. Colors used: Cerulean Blue (Holbein) and, Cadmium Orange (Utretcht) painted wet on wet in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Sky Study I
This week are a series of quick sky studies to explore various colors and techniques for painting skies. Colors used: Indigo (Holbein), Iridescent Electric Blue (Daniel Smith) and Yellow Ochre (Holbein) painted wet on dry in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all. Holbein watercolor on a Strathmore watercolor card.
Beach Study II
This is second attempt at quick pencil study of a beach cottage at the access to Ballston Beach in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. This is a little more focused and an image that I would like to try a more finished painting. Koh-I-Noor 4B solid graphite pencil with Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Beach Cottage Study
This is a quick pencil study of a beach cottage at the access to Ballston Beach in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Ballston Beach lies at the end of the winding, residential Pamet Road, backed by the golden hills that inspired Truro artist Edward Hopper. The lighting and colors were beautiful and I can see why Hopper and so many other artists are inspired by the Cape. Koh-I-Noor 4B solid graphite pencil in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Dexter’s Mill Run
Dexter’s Mill Run is a granite line spillway adjacent to the mill and the waterwheel. The spillway is a way for overflow water to bypass the mill and also gave an opportunity for freshwater herring to navigate upstream to lay their eggs. Lamy Safari fountain pen with black Noodler’s Ink in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Dexter’s Grist Mill
One of the oldest water mill sites existing in the United States today, Dexter’s Grist Mill, has Plymouth Colony Records dating back to 1640 in which Thomas Dexter was allocated 26 acres and 6 acres for his mill. In 1856 a new mill building replaced the old woolen mill and manufactured marble stone products. An iron turbine replaced the wooden waterwheel in Dexter’s Mill in 1856.The gristmill last operated in 1881 when Captain Laban Crocker was miller. In 1961 Dexter’s Mill was restored with authentic wooden parts and an undershot wooden waterwheel. The millstones were imported from France. The mill and mill grounds are well preserved. Dexter’s Mill sits on the dam, which creates a beautiful, large millpond. The meandering millrace is lined in cut stone. The foundation of the three-story building is laid in cut stone with an undershot wooden waterwheel on the east side. The mill building is sided with natural shake. Lamy fountain pen with Noodler’s Black Ink in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
The Canteen
The Canteen is located in Provincetown, Massachusetts and is a casual New England eatery that uses high-quality ingredients to create Cape Cod favorites from scratch. The menu and style of service is rooted in the tradition of classic seafood shacks, but influenced by modern American cuisine. Housed in a 200 year-old building, the communal dining room opens onto the bustle of downtown Provincetown while the backyard seating area opens out onto Cape Cod Bay. The building caught my eye with the colorful flags and lobster buoys on the second floor balcony railing. Lamy safari fountain pen with Noodler’s black ink and Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
A SKETCHBOOK ODYSSEY 