I brought my paints and inks , along with all the paraphernalia that artists lug around, but am finding it hard to set aside some 'painting time' each day. That ocean calls!
I have been sketching quite a bit, as it is easy to carry a small sketch book and pencil around.
I went to Marigot, to the art gallery of the island's foremost watercolourist, Antoine Chapon. He paints beautiful scenes of all the beaches and houses on the island. I had the opportunity to view his originals as well as the prints he sells. He is a charming and talented guy!
I am looking forward to getting home to my own art board and turning some of these sketches into paintings.
I have about six weeks until I leave for Europe....a trip to see my favourite Uncle, who is turning 90 this year! We are also planning to see as many Gaudi buildings in Barcelona and,of course, the city of Paris will no doubt inspire me!
I am optimistic in hoping this trip will also produce one or two paintings.
Then.....home....and a summer of art shows!
