Another day sketching at a marina – this time a place called Turtle Creek. I tried to squeeze in two boats in this and somehow got a bit mixed up with the perspective – too ambitious perhaps. Before I began sketching though, I had to find a shady spot as it was super hot out there.
Sat-28-Sep-2019
After sitting on the edge of the jetty for my previous sketch (you can see the boat I drew on the far left), getting bitten by mosquitos and always in danger of dropping my kit into the sea, I found a concrete bench to sit at for this second sketch in Blue Haven Marina. Just as I was finishing this heavy clouds came over – a big hint that it was time go pack up and go home before getting soaked.
Sun-22-Sep-2019
Just had to get out to sketch on Sunday despite the possibility of roasting in the sun or getting soaked in a storm. As it was the weather was fine. The Turks and Caicos Islands have beautiful beaches and is also popular with boat owners, so I thought seeking out a marina to sketch at would be fun. It was so quiet at this spot that the noisiest thing where I sat were the shoals of big fish splashing around below.
Sun-22-Sept-2019
This boat (technically a double outrigger Banca – the type of boat used for fishing and transportation in the Philippines) was pulled up on the slipway the whole time we were at the Portulano Resort. I sketched this while lounging on our balcony soaking up the atmosphere. It’s also the last page in my first handmade sketchbook.
Fri-19-Apr-2019
After wandering down the seafront in Aldeburgh, we lounged on the beach to wait for the parade to start. While others snoozed I sketched this view of boats and diggers.
Mon-20-Aug-2018
On our first full day at Dos Palmas resort – which is on an island – it might seem odd, but we took a little boat trip…to another island! This is the sketch I did there – unusually for me, I didn’t use ink!
Fri-20-Jul-2018
Here is my sketch for the Doodlewash challenge prompt of “boats” for Sunday 3 June. My daughter came to the rescue when I couldn’t think of what to draw, and made me a paper boat!
Thu-7-June-2018
Still posting sketches done in Laiya- this was done at the end of the beach near the jetty. The coconut trees really did seem to have pink trunks!
Mon-2-Apr-2018
Yesterday at my daughters gymnastics club, I went outside and drew this for a change. This boat sits mouldering away in the car park…we’ve often wondered why it’s there…an intriguing mystery!
Sat-24-Mar-2018