My Hopewell Cape painting is *almost* finished. Just a little left on the sky. I will show you tomorrow! In the meantime, I thought I'd share a couple quick sketches I did when we were camping. The operative word being quick. I left all my paints at home but brought a sketch pad and a medium black marker. Below are my favourite two.
Also - when we were away I got news of
Alex Colville's
passing. He lived in Nova Scotia (where we were when I heard). The local paper ran a good story on his career. His work is breathtaking and his was the first art book I ever owned! Please check out his website
here. Another thing I greatly admire about him... he had a deep love affair with his wife and muse of 70 years, Rhoda Colville. She passed away about 6 1/2 months ago. Rest in peace
♥
The rocks by the sea in Port Joli, Nova Scotia. My favourite sketch. My husband and kids were playing in the water, examining jellyfish and other marvels while I drew.
This sketch is a little wonky, but I like it because a) it's a box of Corn Pops on the picnic table (the one time a year the kids get to pick their poison...lol) and
b) there was a big tree right behind the table which is part of the joy/charm of camping, oui?
3 comments:
Love the drawings, and I also love Colville's work. I always take my students to the two paintings of his wife in the Art Gallery of Ontario. It's obvious that he loved her.
XOXO
Barbara
I love seeing your sketches Kim. :) And that box of corn pops is FABULOUS!! The lettering on the box is so precise, yet also more. I tried to think of a better word than 'more' but. . . I got nothing. It's late. I just ate a bowl of 'poison' cereal. It's the sugar talking I swear. :D Glad you're back Kim I MISSED YOU!!
I always enjoy looking at sketches - These are so lovely! And it's always nicer than a photo I think :0)
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