Daily Practice
It's been raining on and off for the last few days, and with work as busy as it's been, I haven't had a moment to even begin getting excited about my trip -- so yesterday, I found this photo of a Tuscan Orchard and thought I'd work on a bit of Italian-countryside practice. I've noticed that I've sketched this before ... guess I need to renew my stash of photo references!! LOL And seeing this on my monitor, I wish I had made the rows just a tad spikier ...oh well, next time.
Worked a bit outdoors in between the raindrops to plant a few more flowers and vegetables, ran some errands, and tried practicing some 'loose' paintings -- which turned out to be more of a mess than anything else ... lol
We're off to the Farmer's Market - strawberries are in already, and I need to pick up a few items for the trip. I have one more week to work, equally intense as the last three have been. But then --- R&R and Italy --- SIGH!!!
Lin Frye
North Carolina
Good job again Lin. I pray your trip is fruitful and can't wait to see your sketches. As far as strawberries I had some early this a.m. for breakfast. Hey, just FYI, if I mess up on this typing it's because I have nuerapathy in my hands and feet from the chemo. So sometimes I hit the wrong letter and to dumb to go back and check my typing. Forgive because I do spell better that some of my typing. Thanks
ReplyDeleteCan't WAIT to see the work you bring back from Italy...I'm so glad you get to go back...
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm excited for you!! I'll be looking forward to my virtual vacation through yours and others! We'll be expecting a lot of wonderfully romantic plein air pieces...
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful page. It makes me want to run out and buy a ticket to Italy (...if only I had the $ to do that!). Have a wonderful trip and I look forward to seeing your visual memories when you return.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully fresh and loose! Have a great trip!
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