Beautiful hibiscus flowers in full bloom at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Holbein watercolors painted loosely wet in a Stillman and Birn Beta sketchbook.
Nature
Lily Field
Driving along the coast from Woods Hole to Falmouth, Massachusetts, we can across an amazing field with 1,000’s of yellow and orange lilies. It was absolutely breath taking. Pilot Falcon fountain pen with Noodler’s Bulletproof black in and Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Red Lily
A watercolor only sketch of a beautiful red lily in a neighbor’s yard. Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Kousa Dogwood
We have a Kousa Dogwood tree in the front yard of our house. It is a beautiful tree and the blooms are amazing right now. The tree is a waterfall of 4 pedal white flowers than cover the tree all the way to the ground. Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn Beta sketchbook.
Middleboro Service Station
I have been wanting to sketch this old service station for some time. It is located on a rotary in Middleboro, Massachusetts that is difficult to access. This sketch is from a photo taken from the rotary. It is a cool little building that was probably unique at one point in history. Faber Castell Pitt art pens in black and gray in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Orleans Garden Tour
Today we spent part of the day enjoying a tour of 6 home gardens hosted by the Orleans Garden Club in Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The gardens were gorgeous with all of the blooming flowers and lush greens. This view is from a house with 5 acres of woods planted with shade loving plants and a barn that overlooked this small pond. Wonderful afternoon enjoying nature and listening to some wonderful music at each location. Faber Castell Pitt art pens with Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Milford Harbor
Another view of the harbor in Milford, Connecticut from last week. A couple of sailboats on jack stands under going restoration at the Milford Boatworks. Faber Castell Pitt Art pens with limited Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Little Neck Shoreline
A beautiful part of the coastline in Little Neck, New York. This is actually in the borough of Queens in New York City. A peaceful oasis within the city. This caught my eye with the undulating seawall and the contrast between the bright green grass and the very dark rocks. Lamy Safari with Noodler’s black ink and Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Garden Fountain II
We spent a very nice Father’s Day at my In-laws house. The weather was beautiful sitting on the patio listening to the fountain spilling into the pool. The blue on the water is too much and should be more subtle with a little darker background. Lamy Safari fountain pen with Noodler’s black ink and Holbein watercolors in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
Little Harbor Jetty
Simple line drawing of a stone jetty at our favorite local beach – Little Harbor in Wareham, Massachusetts. This sketch is from a photograph and was completed with a Lamy Safari fountain pen with Noodler’s black ink in a Stillman and Birn sketchbook.
A SKETCHBOOK ODYSSEY 