I was SO inspired by the Monterey coast. The play of water against rocks, the calligraphic shapes of rill and wave and swell, the high value contrasts, the splattered textures of spray and rock---it was pure heaven. And just when I was getting a feel for the the abstract shapes and the energy of it all, I had to leave. But sketches and photos will allow me to pursue these themes here in the studio.
Wow, thanks a lot, you all! What fun to see new names here, and, as always, what a thrill to see the tried and trues ;D. Steph, I find sketching on a plane helps me forget that my legs are way too long for the available space!
Posted by: Laura | June 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM
I Googled "self portrait blind contour drawings" and got your blog! I'm glad I did, I really like your art! I started an art class and that's what ewe are learning to do. Blind contour is surprisingly fun!
Have a great hair day! Becci
Posted by: Becci | June 09, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Love these... especially the first two. I love the way you use color!
Posted by: Judybec | June 09, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Catching up again on your blog and, as always, enchanted by your brushwork! It's amazing! You're so fluent, even on a jam-packed commercial airflight! How do you manage to focus on a plane?!
Posted by: steph | June 09, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Just fantastic Laura, I could look at these for hours, just like the sea...
Posted by: Cathy | June 09, 2008 at 03:46 AM
Wow, I just got home to see these stunningly beautiful water paintings. You have captured the pacific ocean in the most amazing way.
Posted by: Jennifer Lawson | June 08, 2008 at 03:15 PM