Sketchy in Seattle

I've managed to fit in a few sketches on my visit here, in between times of taking care of business with my lovely friend. Here are a few.  People waiting, here and there.

Sketching this boat at Fairview harbor, in between a couple of appointments, I thought of a similar day in Paris last October, when I sketched a boat moored on the Seine.

Today we went to Golden Gardens Park, where it started to rain in the middle of my painting the snow-covered, fog-bedecked mountains across the harbor.

Next, I sat in Peggy's car, warm and dry, and made a quick sketch of tree, bird, bench, beach.

Tomorrow, we'll go to the San Juan islands, weather permitting. It's my last day.

Comments

[martha]

Fantastic sketches! I am blown away by your depiction of the snow covered mountains. Funny we were both in Seattle recently.

[Laura]

Thanks so much, everyone. It was a lovely trip and I'm now trying to recover from jetlag amplified by the time change! I appreciate very much your comments and observations.

[parisbreakfasts]

Beautiful seascape!

[Lori Witzel]

Your use of value amazes me, even in black-and-white I can see implicit colors.

Lovely, and happy to see you're sketching everywhere! Inspiring slothful ol' me, as usual.

:-)

[Jana Bouc]

The waiting people are wonderful but the boat is fantastic! I love that close up view that makes it look so imposing and huge with the little sailboat puffing by in distance. You've inspired me to get outside to paint again.

[Maggie]

Beautiful boat sketch, it reminds me of home on Lake Huron. I miss living on the Great Lakes so much. Miss you too! :)D