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pen and ink inktober trees

Weeknight Pen and Ink

I’ve been continuing to work in pen and ink for #inktober and I’m pleased that I have sketched most nights this week, although I haven’t done much by way of experimentation. One of these days I hope to take out my dip pens for a change.

pen and ink inktober trees
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Spring Woods Sketch (10-10-2014). Ink in 8.5 x 11 gray toned sketchbook.
ocean rocks ink inktober
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Ocean Rock Study (10-8-14). Ink in 7×10 inch Stillman & Birn Epsilon Series sketchbook.
pen and ink inktober
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Spring Vignette (10-7-14). Ink in 7×10 inch Stillman & Birn Epsilon Series sketchbook.

watercolor in progress

Sea Rocks (in progress)

I started a painting of some rocks by the shoreline from a photo I took in Ogunquit, Maine. I have never done a painting like this before, of rocks partially covered with water. My plan is to finish up the rocks and then go in with the water at the end. It is an experiment.

I had an issue with my watercolor block because the glue came off and the I had to tape my paper down to a board (after I had already started the painting). I am disappointed because this is Arches and I have never had this happen with a premium brand. I sprayed the back of the paper with water and it stayed pretty well for the most part, but the paper does have more warping than normal.

watercolor in progress
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Sea Rocks (in progress). Watercolor, apx 9 x 13 inches.

Newport RI

Filling my Reservoir

Newport RI
Newport (over the Bridge, in and out). Photographs ©2014 Carolyn A Pappas.
orchid ink sketch
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Orchid (8-3-14 sketchbook). Ink in large moleskine.
I took a bus trip to Newport, RI yesterday with my sisters. I am close enough to Newport that I could go whenever I want, but I don’t go as often as I would like and it was nice to go via bus because I didn’t have to worry about driving or parking. I didn’t take very many photos but I felt like I soaked up a lot of inspiration like I always do whenever I visit. I really like the seaside/nautical atmosphere and water in general.

Right now we are in a drought and the water level in the lake is very low. My energy/creativity levels have been somewhat on that same level lately but I feel that this outing yesterday refueled me creatively. The prospect of fall coming is really starting to excite me. The most exciting prospect of this upcoming fall and winter is that my space is now fully insulated and heated and I will have a comfortable place to work.