Three of my sketches that I did while recently enjoying a sketching holiday to St Pete Beach, FL. Eight women, who love to sketch, met together to sketch, eat and have fun. Our instructor, Laure Ferlita, teaches on line watercolor journaling classes and she put this trip together for us. We have all been friends on FB for several years and this was an opportunity to meet face to face. Sketching was fun; food and drink delicious and no words to describe the bonding and friendships that happened.
It was a great opportunity to get out of cold, snowy Michigan for a few days and travel to the warmth of the sand, surf and sun. I've fantasied about taking a painting trip for years and finally I got to do just that and at the beach...my favorite place to be.
We stayed at the Trade Winds Resort and it was absolutely perfect. Lots and lots to do. My room overlooked the ocean to the west. Sunset every evening. We sketched at John's Pass Village, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the Sunken Gardens and of course the beach. Ate great food and had lively conversations.
If you are interested in sketching with watercolor you really should check out Laure's classes- Imaginary Trips and join us in the fun.
Bear was just as happy to get out of Michigan as I was. Didn't find a t shirt for him however but Laure did include a 'bear' size beach ball that kept him entertained.
Ciao everyone. Have a good day.
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ReplyDeleteGreat pages, Clare! Love the border theme to tie the pages together. That shot of your feet in the sand makes me want to go back.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what I did to make the comments work, Laure. Thanks ever so much for fiddling with this. I promised myself to make a post at least once a week. ;-)
DeleteBeautiful sketches Clare. What a brilliant trip that sounds, glad you and bear had fun.
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