Tuesday, June 11, 2013

California Road Trip

My wife and I are on a road trip up Highway One in California.  I've brought my watercolors along and have made a few sketches on the way.  There's so much beauty here it's hard to take it all in!

My watercolor travel kit.



One of our first stops was Santa Barbara and I was fascinated by much of the architecture in this beautiful town.



"Santa Barbara Courthouse"   8" x 10"   Watercolor

I sketched on Moonstone Beach in Cambria.  If you look closely you can see several harbor seals resting on the rocks to my left.


Here's a close up of the seals.  The one on the right kept a watchful eye on me the whole time!



"Moonstone Beach Rocks"   8" x 10"   Watercolor

"The Beach at Cambria"   8" x 10"   Watercolor

More sketches to come...

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful watercolors. What a wonderful trip - all the sights - all the inspiration.

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  2. Very cool! We're looking forward to making that trip next month.

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  3. Thanks, Nathan. You're going to love it!

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  5. That sounds like an unforgettable adventure! Highway One is a dream for any **travel** lover. Sketching along the way must make the experience even more special. So much beauty to capture—enjoy every moment! Hope you share some of your watercolor creations. Safe travels and happy exploring! Disney Tickets

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  9. I am impressed to know that you enjoyed California road trip with your husband. All your sketches are amazing. I am impressed to see the beauty which you observed in California. I will explore this place after enjoying west coast tour from san francisco.

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