Dreaming of the beach today
In a loose and crazy Zentangle type way
Drawing freely, loose as can be
And adding some shells brought in by the sea
You know how the sand looks when you walk on the beach?
A stripe of wet brown sand after the tide retreats
Then a soft layer of sea foam from the last wave
To swim in the winter, you must be very brave
If you really look closely you’ll see bands of color
It’s ever changing, a sight like no other
And what’s the perfect snack after a day at the beach?
A tall ice cream cone, just within reach!
Juicy Details
supplies used:
Master fineliner 0.3 fine liner pen
Ohuhu art markers
white Gelly Roll pen for highlights on the dark blues
Canson multi media sketch book, 7″ x 10″. If you use a sketch book with quality multi media paper, you can use just about anything you want, watercolors, inks, gouche, pencil, charcoal, pastel. Just put a protective sheet of paper under the page you’re working on because some markers will bleed through. Tombow markers are a good choice, they don’t bleed, and you can add water to them and they can act like watercolors
Method:
For both the beach scene and the ice cream cone I drew the large shapes first, added details and pattern and then colored with markers. The cherry was finished with light layers of colored pencil
I am participating in the January Doodlewash Challenge, the theme is Fun Things!
These challenges are a great way to make art a priority in your day. The prompts are just a way to spark your imagination, and you can use any media you want. I spent a little time to put together some photos on a Pinterest board from the prompts, so I would have a quick reference and make it easier to get started everyday. You can see the board here
I must confess I’m a little behind, but I’m hoping to catch up this weekend!
Have a creative day and Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday