This is a watercolor from a photograph that I snapped over the weekend. Skeeter was a small sailboat undercover in a boatyard in Marion, MA. The colors of Skeeter were a stark contrast to the larger, more monochromatic boats in the background. Watercolor with a pencil sketch under. Once again, I need to learn when to stop in the process. In this case I added the extra ink work that was not needed. Daniel Smith Watercolors, White Charcoal Pencil in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
Great Birthday Dinner for my wife Lisa and her Dad John. Both March babies. We enjoyed a fantastic Greek Dinner at Estia Taverna in Mashpee Commons, MA. A quick sketch of the coal fired oven at the restaurant. Lamy Fountain Pen with Noodlers Ink and Daniel Smith Watercolors in an Alpha Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
Pen and Ink sketch of Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. MA. The current Chapel was consecrated in 1900. The patron saints name is said to have originated in a storm at sea, when Admiral Harwood called upon the Angel Gabriel for deliverance. He promised to build a church in Marion, which subsequently became St. Gabriel’s. Pigma Micron Black Pens in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
I love graphic signage and old signs. This is a sign that I have always liked near the office. Last time I drove by I believe it was Arnie’s Pizza, oh well. It is still a great graphic sign. Daniel Smith Watercolors in an Alphas Series Stillman and Birn Sketchbook.
For todays sketch I painted a Birthday Card for my wife Lisa. The watercolor is of a fictional Lighthouse based loosely on the many lighthouses that we have seen in New England. Pelikan Watercolors on a Strathmore watercolor card. Happy Birthday Lisa!
As spring approaches, there is beginning to feel like there is some life coming back to New England. This is a view of the Three Mile River in Middleboro, MA. The river slices through very thick brush on both sides and reflects into river. This is the type of sketch that is the whole point of A Sketchbook Odyssey. To challenge myself and go outside my comfort zone of sketching architecture and the built environment. Daniel Smith Watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook.
While driving into work today, there was a stunning sunrise. Brilliant oranges, yellows and streaks of blue. As I exited the highway, I caught a glimpse of the reflection in an upper gothic style window in a white New England church. I captured the visual from memory during lunchtime. Micron black pen and Pelikan watercolors in a 6″ x 8″ Moleskine watercolor book.
A simple line drawing of the Town Hall in Marion, Massachusetts. Pigma Micron black pen in a Stillman and Birn Alpha Sketchbook.
The rust stained corrugated metal building caught my eye today as I was driving around town looking for a sketch opportunity. It is ironic that this building is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Tree Trimming Facility, After this long winter, it is appropriate that a building used for tree trimming would be all rusted and look like it has not been occupied in a long time. Lamy Fountain Pen with Black Noodlers Ink and Pelikan Watercolors in a 6″ x 8″ Moleskine Watercolor Book.
The Addison Art Gallery is located in Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The gallery exhibits a wonderful collection of local and international artists. Helen Addison and her staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about the art, artists and local events. Watercolor and Ink sketch from a photograph taken during our last visit.
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