Here is another sketch done at Mount Purro Nature Reserve. After our little trek up the mountain we chilled out in little thatched cabana’s by the pool, enjoying all the greenery and the fresh breeze. At the time I felt this drawing didn’t work out well – things don’t seem to be in the right place. But it’s growing on me.
Sun-14-Apr-2019
Sketching in the evening at the pool side – but instead of peace and quiet, school is out, so swarms of children are running around and screaming while nearby I hear the repetitive sound of balls being bounced on a concrete court. It’s also very hot!
Wed-10-Apr-2019
Another view outside my front door – this is the Airbnb place I am staying at in Grand Turk. Grand Turk is super quiet and small but has a lot of historical character – much like my landlords who are Canadian and have some interesting stories (that I am overhearing as I sketch).
Tue-19-Mar-2019
On the first full day of our little family holiday in Tanay, Rizal, we began with a short hike to a swimming hole. At the first opportunity I sat down and sketched in a beautiful shady spot – although I enjoyed it I find this kind of scene difficult to paint and it ended up a bit muddy.
Sat-12-Jan-2019
It’s no longer quiet by the swimming pool. Today there were hoards of little children running around playing and screaming at the top of their voices – I must be getting too old but it sets my nerves jangling.
Tue-18-Sep-2018
Here is another sketch by the beach – the title says it all. Apart from a bit of snorkelling, I spent most of the holiday sketching and lazing around!
Sat-21-Jul-2018
Here is a sketch I did a few days ago for the Doodlewash prompt of “barbecue” – for 11 June. The barbecue is the black thing – with the rubbish bins placed conveniently next to it. It was raining and gloomy as I drew this – but the pool was shining bright!
Wed-20-June-2018
Here is the sketch I did last night for the Doodlewash prompt of “beach” for Friday 8 June (as I said before I am all out of order for the challenge prompts!). Just in case it’s not clear, this is a face mask, which my parents gave us and which we use for snorkelling.
Mon-11-June-2018
I sketched this on my last day in Amman while having breakfast. The big guy on the right appeared half way though my drawing, so I had to add him in. All the time I was at the Bristol Hotel I didn’t see anyone using the pool – either because it’s too cold or because you’d be swimming in front of everyone at the restaurant.
Fri-20-Apr-2018