I was proud of the waves I had made, but wondered how many boats I was supposed to rock.
- Phil Donahue
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
W&N watercolours on Bockingford 300gsm - 12" x 8"
For this painting I was inspired by Elizabeth Kendall's beautiful photograph "A boat in the harbour".
For this painting I was inspired by Elizabeth Kendall's beautiful photograph "A boat in the harbour".
I'm absolutely MAD about wooden boats, they just call out to be painted! And yet I very rarely do, suppose I don't get much opportunity to sketch them 'live'.
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Gorgeous, Maree!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it Laure, thank you!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Maree! A wooden boat in any condition remains beautiful, they are such icons!
ReplyDeleteI agree Marie, and sometimes the older it is, the more beautiful it is! Thanks for popping in!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photograph and a beautiful painting! Great subject.
ReplyDeleteThank you Liz, and I agree, boats are gorgeous subjects!
ReplyDeleteAnd it brings back so many wonderful memories!! Your painting is excellent Maree!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad I could take you back to that wonderful time in your life Liz!
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