Thursday, June 21, 2012

PPF: A Peek Inside My Vacation Sketchbook

Just a few watercolor sketches to share today.  Clockwise from upper left, Euro 2012 logo (we've seen almost every game this trip); Museum Building, Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland; a typical breakfast (the cheese is from Sheridan's - they have cute little green cows on their wrappers); bowl of olives and caperberries at Giraffe Restaurant, Heathrow Airport, London. I have not been doing as much sketching as I had hoped, but I still have a few weeks left of vacation. 
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29 comments:

  1. Ayala ArtJune 21, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing. And I have a little surprise for you!

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  2. AmyJune 22, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Sometimes it is a lot harder to get things done during the holidays than what you intially imagine!

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Sounds like you are having a fab trip - are you touring all over Europe? I always plan to do lots of art when on holiday but it never pans out - still enjoy the time there, take plenty of photos and you can always paint from them on your return!

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  4. scrappyjackyJune 22, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    I think there's always so much to do on holiday.....that you never have the time you imagined.

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  5. carol l mckennaJune 22, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    delightful creations ~ enjoy your holiday ~ there are 'rests' in musical composition for a reason ~thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  6. SianJune 22, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I think "water" is the operative word round here today! Hope you have a coat (and a burning desire to draw wet stuff..)

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  7. Carolyn DubeJune 22, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    What a great time you're having! Good food, great sites, and vacation! Enjoy!

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  8. MelissaJune 22, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I love that you are sketching things that represent your trip.

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  9. Robin Panzer ArtJune 22, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    What a delightful page! Happy PPF!

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  10. AbelaJune 22, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Well, the first thing is to enjoy and the holidays will already have time to draw, at the moment of your notebook page is great. Saludos

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  11. BeverlyJune 22, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I just started sketching on vacation this year and love it but it does require a bit of still time and focus. Love the museum bldg and those little green cows!

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  12. ChristineJune 22, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    very cute sketches, I always like the food ones!

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  13. Lynn CohenJune 22, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    My kind of sketch book. I especially like the lower right hand corner square of a meal!
    Enjoy your trip!!! HPPF!

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  14. MarjiJune 22, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Good for you for getting sketches into your travel journal. sometimes that's a really hard thing to do when travelling. So much to see and do. Happy PPF

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  15. Lynne MoncrieffJune 22, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Maria
    I say you are doing so well to be able to keep a sketchbook at all as I am sure you are incredibly busy on your vacation.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  16. Anne MandaJune 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    The football logo is so cool and so unusual this year! Love your holiday sketches, at least you got so many done; I have gone to holidays with a sketchbook and never actually drew anything...Happy PPF!

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  17. minnemieJune 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    These are beautiful (and coveted) words: "still a few weeks of vacation left" YEAH for you! I am craving your green cow cheese:-)

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  18. KarenJune 22, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I always assume I can do more on a vacation than is ever possible. I think you've gotten a great start here. Love the sketch of Trinity University.

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  19. Cris, Artist in OregonJune 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    A fun way to record your vacation. Enjoy the rest of it. HPPF

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  20. ComfyMom~StaceyJune 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Great capturing of the little things!

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  21. Mary C. NasserJune 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Fun vacation sketches!
    What a wonderful way to document memories!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  22. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Love your sketches!! It's amazing that you find time to create in your vacations ;)

    have a great day!

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  23. GigglesJune 23, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Thanks for sharing... not everyone can use water colors like you do!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  24. SabinaJune 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Fab rooftop and cheeses (though they're making me hungry!)

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  25. Karen SmitheyJune 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    What a wonderful way to keep your vacation memories!

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  26. Carola BartzJune 23, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I love vacation or travel sketchbooks. They are such a special way to keep your memories of a place, so very different from photos (although I like taking them as well - very much). I envy you for being able to watch the Euro games... (and am happy for the German team of course).

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  27. Daniele ValoisJune 24, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    very cool, and great idea for a vacay!

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  28. laurieJune 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    great sketches! it is hard to find the time to sit down and work on your journal while traveling but i'm glad to see you've managed to capture a few moments.

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  29. Gloria j ZucaroJune 25, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    It looks like you are having a lovely time with plenty of good eats and experiences. Thanks for sharing your journal.

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