In December, I spent two weeks in Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo, Mexico. It was absolutely beautiful there, and we had a fabulous vacation.
One of my intentions for this new year is to draw more in public. I want to record the things that make up my life, the things that ignite my passion and curiosity, and the things that reflect the beauty of the world we live in. What better place to start that than on vacation in a place where everything is new and beautiful and wondrous.
We sailed and snorkeled and zip lined and walked and I tried to record the things I saw - everything from sunsets over the ocean, to crocodiles. I had to draw some of it from my memory, as some things, such as sailboats and bicycles are not conducive to drawing!
So here is the first sketch, drawn while reclining by the pool with a margarita close at hand. The perspective on the chairs is way off, but it did serve to get me over the nervousness of drawing in public.
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11 comments:
Bravo for drawing in public! Great way to start the new year. Warning: it's totally addictive. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! And great drawing in 2011. Lovely drawing from your vacation - share more!
Great start, I can't draw in public, maybe I should take a lovely vacation and start. Happy New Year, I look forward to seeing some more sketches
Glad to hear you had a good time, Happy New year!
Sounds like you had a fantastic time! Congratulations on drawing in public. Hope you have a wonderful, creative 2011!
Mexico is great in the winter and you have managed to capture the warmth of it here. Once you get going, drawing in public is great. Oh and I'll take mine with salt please.
great drawings and great trip! happy new year!
Wonderful drawing, cheer for doing art in public!
Great drawing in public! I'm so jealous you were in Mexico!!!
Gorgeously done! Love the relaxing feel of it and great job doing it in public!
That sounds like the best vacation! Great drawing! I'm looking forward to seeing more from your tropical travels!
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