For Day 18 of the "30 Paintings in 30 Days" Challenge I took on a spotted cat. The reference was sent to me by my friend, Michele DiPaolo. The cat, Enzo, belongs to her daughter, Nicole. I used watercolors, watercolor pencils and a bit of black ink.
On Sunday I decided I needed a trip to the ocean. I had been down to the bay but not the ocean since the year started. My destination was the Fire Island Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. It was a very cold day, so I dressed in lots of layers, grabbed a sketchbook and only a few sketching tools and headed off for a sketch walk. Each sketch I did took about 5 - 10 minutes. By that point my fingers needed the warmth of my pockets.
First I sketched with a twig and ink...a view of the dunes.
Next I used my watercolor pencils.
I could see the lighthouse in the distance and was thinking to myself...too bad they don't have a cafe inside the lighthouse...by the time I get there a cup of coffee would be nice. To my surprise they had hot chocolate set up as you entered the lighthouse. What a nice touch!
This sketch was done with my platinum preppy pen.
Around the back of the lighthouse is a short boardwalk that leads to the bay. That was my final sketch done with a Le Pen in brown. For some reason the ink turns a burgundy color when water is added.
After this sketch I walked a bit faster back to the parking area. The walk round-trip is probably about a mile and a half...good exercise.
What an unusual name this cat has, but has a unique look that also fits his name. What a lovely afternoon you had and just love the sketches. I think the one with the Le Pen is my favorite. I forgot that you can add water to some inks to use it watercolor style. Hmmm, not I have to dig through the chaos to see if I can find my inks.
ReplyDeleteHe reminded me of a leopard. Thanks!! I like the one I did with Le Pen too.
DeleteLove all of these sketches but we all have favorites...lol. The last one is beautiful...awesome color!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilda! That pen has such great color.
DeleteThat cat piece is a hoot! I really like your sketches especially the lighthouse and the bridge. You are so dedicated Joan!
ReplyDeleteI loved how he was just so comfy hanging there. lol Thanks!
DeleteFunny kitty. The sketches are interesting, each in its own way. You inspire me to get out and about to sketch … but I don’t. I admire you for it!
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