I was so happy that I actually took out my journal on this trip... I always say I am going to paint or sketch or or or.... when we take vacation. We get where we are going and this feeling of intimidation sets in and I don't want anyone peeking over my shoulder because they may "judge" what I am doing. My husband doesn't count... he is a fair critic but once in awhile hurts my feelings alittle. He is an engineer and doesn't get some of my painting from emotions. Anyways... since my trip to Key West in 2008 and painting freely on the streets - be it not so good - in that environment (after a couple days ) I allowed myself to go with the flow... and on occassion have forced myself to do the same thing out and about at home. This vacation I just felt so free.... I sat out on our little porch with passerby's and just keep sketching and having fun! One morning on the beach with Hurrican Sandy winds wiping up the ocean - put on a jacket and set out with my pencils and so it went! FABULOUS!!!!
So along with the craziness of Key West Fantasy Fest... I sketched this bird in keeping with the spirit of the island!
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| Fantasy Bird of Key West |
Watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils and pitt pen! sorry this pic is so bad - too much sand in my camera lens - it died and I just couldn't get a good one on my tab.
Today is also Dia de Los Muertos! Please remember those you've lost and celebrate them!
Thanks to
Eva and Kristin for hosting such a wonderful place in our crazy world! Paint ON!!!
cheers, dana
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all work copyright dana strickland/sinderella's studio 2012
