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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

While I was away

I filled one spread in my watercolor Moleskine by recording a little slice of the ocean and sky colors for each day we were at Edisto Beach. I had such a great view from my spot at the dining table in our rental cottage that I couldn't let it go to waste.

I also couldn't help thinking of this song, especially on our rainy Wednesday, when the fishing boats disappeared on the horizon.



And when we returned from our trip I was greeted by Abner! I had the good fortune of winning Abner in a drawing over on Diahn's blog, and he's gorgeous! I really couldn't believe this was a print, it is so beautifully done on such quality paper. A wonderful surprise to come home to after our stay at the beach. Now that we are back in our mountains life is crazy busy around here. I have a design project that needs finishing and we have guests coming for the weekend. If you could see the state of my house right now you would wonder why I am even sitting here typing this with so much that needs doing. At least I have Abner to keep me smiling! Thanks Diahn!
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18 comments:

  1. Patty RutheOctober 20, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    What a great idea! Love the sky and water sketches. Congrats on winning Abner!

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  2. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    What a lovely spread of sketches! I love how they really reflect the mood of each day! I'm more than a little jealous that you were there... :)

    I'm so glad that Abner arrived safe and sound - and that you're pleased with him!

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  3. Its about art and designOctober 20, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    What a lovely remembrance. Very nicely done!

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  4. AlexOctober 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    I really like how you made little frames for each recording, and they all seem so calm and beautiful ^^ And to be greeted by Abner is probably sometimes like Christmas coming early I am sure! :)

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  5. martinepittetOctober 21, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    Excellent ideas these four frames and you perfectly rendered the different types of blue; I could almost feel the different weather and temperature ! Well done !

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Those little sea sketches are wonderful - such cnages between the days.

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  7. nanke's stuffOctober 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Your little paintings of the sea each day are really wonderful. I love seeing how it changed each day. Well done! nancy

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  8. Melissa S.October 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Love your 'slices' of the ocean! Great way to record the days. Am also jealous you won Abner...enjoy him!

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  9. TimareeOctober 21, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    I love the slices of ocean views. Although is seems the ocean is always the same, here you can see it isn't. Congrats on winning the print. It's very pretty.

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  10. Ellen BurkettOctober 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Great idea to paint several skies like that with no expectations of a finished painting. Leaves you free to experiment with colors and clouds and light. Excellent!

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  11. Sherry Pierce ThurnerOctober 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I adore the way you recorded the water in series. They have the charm of repetition and variation. That egret (heron?) is a beauty as well.

    Thank you for the Nanci Griffith clip too - she is always enjoyable.

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  12. BARBARA WEEKSOctober 22, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Great job! I love this!

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  13. Jeanette JobsonOctober 23, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    I do love these little slices of water and sky.

    And to win Abner - lucky you! Diahn's work is beautiful.

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  14. Margaret AnnOctober 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I love your little slices of ocean views...such a unique and lovely spread!

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  15. Vicki HoldwickOctober 23, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    You have some really nice paintings.

    And I love your Abner. I, too, was a winner on Diahn's blog. I won Emory and I love him.

    Thanks for your visit and your lovely comments.

    xoxo

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  16. Dan KentOctober 23, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I really love your snatches of ocean - a beautiful spread, and such a creative idea! And I won an original sparrow from Diahn but she never named it! (Love it anyway!)

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  17. TeresaOctober 24, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I believe you love (need?) your time at the beach as much as I do. I was just thinking - wistfully - of Ocracoke earlier this week.... then saw you'd been to Edisto... good for you!

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  18. AnnOctober 27, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Thank you everyone for stopping by, your comments are greatly appreciated :-)

    Teresa, you are right about needing time at the beach. It is very restorative for me, as I am sure it is for you too!

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