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Laguna: Main Beach and the Sixties

Continuing my sketchbook on early memories of moving to Laguna Beach, California. My first summer living in Laguna, Main Beach, above, was one of my haunts, along with Sleepy Hollow and Woods Cove.  This was when we lived on Cliff … Continue reading

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Cats: A Dive into Drugs

MY WARNING ABOUT SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINES: INCLUDING MIDAZOLAM AND OTHER “MEMORY DRUGS” Gibbs had a incident with Midazolam, a drug often used for sedation which led to personality changes.  This led us to taking responsibility for what drugs our cats use, … Continue reading

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Cats: Yaman

PS.  Yaman had a skin issue; that is why the bandage. I’ve been getting questions. I hope this two-page watercolor of Yaman has finally taught me a lesson, and it has nothing to do with the quality of Hahnemühle’s Nostalgie … Continue reading

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St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hvar, Croatia

Our Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook visited Croatia, and the island of Hvar.  I chose to sketch St. Stephen’s Cathedral, located at the eastern end of the city square of Hvar. The eight-hundred year old cathedral is a blend of … Continue reading

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Laguna: Cliff Drive

Continuing my sketchbook on early memories of moving to Laguna Beach, California. When I was a girl I was known as Debbie Beck. The first place we lived IN Laguna was in the gold apartments on Cliff Drive, which was … Continue reading

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Seehof Castle: 30X30 Direct Watercolor

The month of June is when many watercolorists around the world participate in the 30×30 Direct Watercolor Challenge, created by Marc Homes and Uma Kelker. Rules are simple:  Each day post one watercolor, but no sketching, no inking, no pencil, … Continue reading

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Seehof Bamberg Poppies: 30X30 Direct Watercolor

The month of June is when many watercolorists around the world participate in the 30×30 Direct Watercolor Challenge, created by Marc Homes and Uma Kelker. Rules are simple:  Each day post one watercolor, but no sketching, no inking, no pencil, … Continue reading

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Canal du Midi: 30X30 Direct Watercolor

The month of June is when many watercolorists around the world participate in the 30×30 Direct Watercolor Challenge, created by Marc Homes and Uma Kelker. Rules are simple:  Each day post one watercolor, but no sketching, no inking, no pencil, … Continue reading

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Laguna: Overlook

Continuing my sketchbook on early memories of moving to Laguna Beach, California. When I was a girl I was known as Debbie Beck. My mom and I took walks along the cliffs overlooking Main Beach and also the rocky “beaches” … Continue reading

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Laguna: Crystal Cove

When I was a kid, and then later when I was at college, I knew I was almost home when Crystal Cove came into view. Depending upon the season (yes, California has seasons but you have to be a Californian … Continue reading

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California Poppies

Home, home, home… Cheery orange poppies used to cover the hills in Laguna Beach. I love them.  Maybe cuz I am a native California gurl Maybe cuz they are one of my favorite colors.  Handbook Journal watercolor square, De Atramentis … Continue reading

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Posies: Eucalyptus Blossoms

I grew up with lovely Eucalyptus, though I remember the blossoms being a bit more orange than the image I sketched from.  I love them, as they are home home home! Happy May Day!  I am ready for spring! ☾ … Continue reading

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Posies: Pink Poppies

I think they are a type of poppy;  I saw an image and painted it! Played with an abstract background. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, De Atramentis Document Urban Grey ink in Pentel Aquash waterbrushes, De Atramentis Document Brown ink in … Continue reading

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VSW: Ireland

I’ve found the Landscapeartclub on Instagram and am enjoying having the resource to add a virtual sketch by another when moved to do so.  This  bridge was from images in Ireland in week 72! No pencil/ink, just direct watercolor and … Continue reading

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Working Cats

Buzy Izzee cam in to inspect the furniture when it was delivered.  She was just a kitten then, curiouser and curiouser! Fun to draw this from the image I took of her, shown bottom. I am not happy with the … Continue reading

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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha

One of Aniko’s images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, Of course I had to do this lovely Buddha-in-the-Trees (my naming). An ink-painting, with just a touch of watercolor in the greens. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, Pentel Aquash waterbrushes with … Continue reading

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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha, 2

Another of the lovely images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, a lovely HUGE Golden Buddha, image shown above tilted as one might have seen it when looking UP! This one I decided to do over shellac, which changes the … Continue reading

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VSW: Koh Chang Beach

Our group on FaceBook, Virtual Sketchwalk, visited Thailand this month (and next) and the photos we are working with are stunning thanks to Aniko Szedlak. I am soooo sick of this damn image as I tried and tried to loosen … Continue reading

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