Today was a ‘notice’ kind of day. We spent the morning at an appointment looking at kitchen plans and units, worktops etc. I found visualising drawings to 3D easier than Anne and the rendered pieces were great – so fast. Worktops including different geology was interesting from my own distant degree memories of plagioclase feldspar, …
So Wednesday, my first one on shift in this fortnight ( it is how we split the shop hours equally between the two artists). Today was a good day for more extended conversations with visitors, some of whom became customers and others who didn’t. I really enjoy this interaction with visitors. Today I met two …
So last night I took a number of photos on our evening walk, today I drew four of them onto A6 paper. Tonight’s walk included some phone pictures, but most of all an incredible sunset which we watched from different points in the bay – a good candidate for follow up art and a sunset …
Due to be safety crew for sailing today but no wind, so a kayak in the bay instead with two other couples from the club. Great going between the boats and taking time out, not always something we do enough of. As you can see plenty to see and enjoy, and of course notice. Late …
Challenged to enter by El,this is post about me today.
Today I did … sketches (drawings) and it was fun. Morning coffee and Swanage Bay with a variety of watercraft. Stood at the railings to draw the Pierhead Watersports boat. Then I went to Prince Albert Gardens sat on the ground to record the new Albert memorial through the amphitheatre columns in Prince Albert Gardens. …
Second covid jab today over in Bournmouth. We walked to Boscombe on the prom and ended up getting lunch at The Prom Diner. I did a sketch there after finishing my lunch before Anne. This evening I have sailed and crewed for an experienced sailor but also chatted including reference to my art work. Tomorrow …
Today we woke early. I watched the lead up to and after sunrise from 04:00 to 06:00. Back to sleep by 07:00.Then we had coffee on the pier and took some photos of the activities around the pier with Solent Scene and divers. We then walked out to Peveril Point and upto Durlston Country Park …
Today the theme for 2021 is people whose livelihood comes from the sea. I shared this in a variety of ways today. On my new ‘the heart of Swanage’ initiative on Instagram and Facebook I shared the opening details of our local fishmongers with Julia who is one of the first UK female master fishmongers. …
Today, the Monday after half term, the town had gone from manic to a few visitors and children with parents because of INSET days. Java opposite was closed to give crew day off after a bonkers week – spent much of today listening to visitor comments while I sat out in a warm but less …