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So lucky to travel again! Even if only virtually. *sigh*

This time to the Galapágos with Art Safari’s Mary-Anne. We worked from hundreds of photos from their previous trips, of sea lions, iguanas, birds and people. I started off with tonal studies learned from my virtual Japan session.

Then looked for the interesting colors of the land iguanas –

Next lots of curves made by the sea lions. These were lots of fun to do, and add color to. Yes, SO much fun! Looking at the lines of the variety of bird species –

Galápagos pelican and blue footed booby

Finally, I tried a watercolor only tortoise – no pencil lines first. Not my usual style, but that’s the fun of stretching your abilities! Ending with something of a combination of ink lines and loose watercolor. Might be my favorite!

I hope we all can travel this year, even if only virtually! 😘

With more time at home (I know, still!) I’ve managed to keep busy making art.

First was a virtual trip to Japan with Art Safari’s Mary-Anne. Our small zoom class enjoyed her guidance on Japan culture, people and art. This inspired me to finally try out a lovely Chinese ink set my cousin gifted to me last year. She has gone to China several years to teach English. The set includes an ink stick, brushes, and two stone stamps with my name in Chinese. One stone is made from the Yangtze riverbed. What an amazing gift to treasure, and now has been used for these tonal studies.

Following up these with a few more tonal studies (I do adore the cranes!) and what I consider a “finished” painting. Although I’m much happier with looser results.

art by bernadette

Expressing life with sketches. Inspiring you along the way.

Tag Archives: Virtual travel

A virtual trip to the Galapágos

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