Arboretum Pink

I did make another trip to paint the pink trees at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale. I just couldn't resist the pink trees there.

It has been a long month. Here is a link to my final sketched page in my "fake" aquarium journal.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-30.html

Pink Blossoms

My thanks to everyone for the condolences and support. It helps a lot.

Last week I just had to go out and do an actual 8 x 10 painting of the trees in bloom when I found a little free time. I had the morning off from caring for my FIL so I headed over to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and asked the workmen where there were dark pink trees in bloom. This was the perfect spot.

I am down to the last 2 days of sketches for my "fake" journal. Here is the link to today's entry.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-29.html

A Sad Note & the Boathouse

On a sad note, this morning my family had a big loss. My father-in-law lost his battle with cancer. He was 95 and lived a very active, full life. He touched so many people as he journeyed here on earth. I hope he is at peace now with all the family and friends that went before him. RIP, Pop!

Last Wednesday, my sketch group did our first outdoor sketching session in a very long time by the water in Blue Point. It was almost warm enough to sit outside comfortably.lol I was frozen by the time I finished this as the sun was going down. Then I needed to hop in my car and warm up.

International Fake Journal Month is nearly over. Here is the link to my next entry. Please stop by and visit. http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-28.html

Tulips in Ink and Watercolor

The other day I was at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum to paint a flowering tree. I also found some lovely tulips that I sketched.

My "fake" blog about the aquarium only has a few more days. Please come and visit.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-27.html

Hecksher Park

This was sketched in Hecksher Park in Huntington. I had to capture all the trees that were starting to show their colors.

Here is the link to my "fake" aquarium journal. Please stop by.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-25.html

Tree Line

My last sketch at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay was done of a line of trees going off into the distance. I liked the shadows they were making. This was done with a brush pen that if I touched the ink quickly it would shade a little.

Please hop over to "Alicia's Aquarium Journal" my journal for International Fake Journal Month.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-20.html

Setauket Bridge

Spring finally arrived on Long Island and I wanted to make sure to capture the forsythia while it was in bloom. This was sketched from my car by the Setauket Bridge.

Here is a link to my "fake" aquarium blog. There are two new pages.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com

Yellow Bouquet

My husband bought me a bouquet of mostly yellow flowers...of course it had to be painted. I did a digital sketch of it.

Here is the link to my "fake" aquarium journal. Come take a peek.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-14.html

Lady Waiting

Last week I ended up at the local Urgent Care for pain in my shoulder that turned out to be severe bursitis. I was in such pain that I couldn't move my arm even a fraction of an inch. Since I couldn't make an appointment with a doctor I went to Urgent Care. Of course I was there with half the world which was what I expected. I brought along my iPad and as long as my hand and arm was resting against my body and my lap I was able to sketch. This lady was also waiting across the room from me. Luckily the prednisone they gave me worked in a few days and hopefully I'm back to normal and will stay that way.

Meanwhile over on my "fake" journal you can catch up on what is going on at the aquarium.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-13.html

Chinese Takeout

The other day I stopped for Chinese takeout in Patchogue and brought along my iPad. It was a smart move because there was quite a wait. The food is good so they do a very good business. Just thinking about it now makes me hungry. lol

Here is my next page in my "fake" journal about the aquarium.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-12.html

Babylon Crossing

I did a second sketch while I was in Babylon. There was so much going on here, and I love scenes with details that keep going back into the background.

Alicia is keeping busy over on my "fake" blog...come and look.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-11.html

Starbucks

My sketch group met at Starbucks recently. It is fun to capture some of the people who settle down with their coffee and a chat.

This lady was from one of our local military groups.

Please hop over and see what is happening on my aquarium journal today.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-9.html

In the Attic Too

I've passed this antique store on the north fork many times and wanted to sketch it. But there was no place to sit in my car to sketch it. The other day I discovered that if I sat up top int he parking lot of the animal clinic across the street I had a good view. Unfortunately the antique store was closed. Usually they have all kinds of treasures out front. I guess I will have to go back.

Here is the link to "Alicia's Aquarium Journal" if you want to visit.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-8.html

Pansies and Daffs

I don't do still life paintings very often, do I? Last week our portrait group didn't have a model so we set up a still life with items that some of the artists brought along.

Here is a link to my 7th entry in my fake journal, "Alicia's Aquarium Journal." By the time I'm finished I think I will have included every sea creature possible. lol

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-7.html

Upstate Barn 1

Last week my sister, Mickey and I had paintings to pick up from an exhibition in Middletown. We always go out and sketch some barns afterwards. This barn is a favorite of ours and we sat in the car to sketch it. Usually there are cows either in the field or with their butts to us as they feed from the trough. This time there were no cows!!! I hope they were grazing somewhere else and haven't been sold. So many of these farms and barns have been disappearing up there.

Here is the link to the day 5 page in "Alicia's Aquarium Journal" that I have been doing.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/alicias-aquarium-journal-april-5.html

Susan

My friend, Susan posed for our group the other night. This was the first time ever that I saw her sit still. lol She is one of the most energetic, vivactious women I know. 

Day 3 of "Alicia's Aquarium Journal" can be found here.

http://aliciasaquariumjournal.blogspot.com

I'm lucky that I usually am ahead with my sketches. My arm has been bothering me for a few days and I was in such pain all night that I went to an urgent care facility this morning. I have bursitis in my shoulder. It hurts like hell, but I'm trying to keep going anyway...at least from home. I can type and post with my other hand and have been able to do some sketching if I keep me arm in a set position on the table. The pain is horrible! Hope the cortisone kicks in soon.