Here is the first sketch I did on arrival at our AirBnb rental in Marinduque (for an Easter/Holy Week holiday) after our 12 hour journey. We set off at 4am to get to the port (In Lucena) and then waited for 2 hours to get on a ferry (roll-on-roll-off or RORO, which included the fun of backing the car into a space so narrow that I struggled to get out the door afterwards). I slept on the 3 hour ferry crossing and we made it to @BalaiLaHi after lunch having had something to eat in Mogpog on the way. First impressions of the resort: beautiful spot right on the beach and very welcoming hosts. First impressions of the new paper in a new sketchbook (Umae and Lady Bug 300gsm hot press): slightly more absorbent than Baohong – which I like – I will see later how good it is at blending and lifting, but my feeling is that it is a good, more affordable choice.

Sat-12-Apr-2025