The Beach Ladies 2019

I just returned from the Dominican Republic where I was on vacation with my husband John.

I try to do this every year as a little get-a-way from the winter.

It had become tradition that I set up what I refer to as my temporary seaside/ocean front art studio.

I have limited art supplies which encourages me to look for found items I can use for mark making.

I stop frequently while walking to pick up this or that.

My intention is to draw a face every day.  

I posted each art along with their story on my FaceBook page.

Here's the link if you like to read about them.

http://www.facebook.com/teresacashart

↓   Here are the "beach ladies" from this trip.  ↓

my time at the beach

John and I just returned from a few days in the Dominican Republic.  There is something about the warm sun across my back and listening to the ocean waves that opens up a wellspring of inspiration to just draw and draw, so that is just what I did.   Maybe it's the ability to release concerns and just enjoy the moment.  I'm not sure what it is but I sure like it.  At my lounge chair I made a drawing surface by  using my pencil box and towel.  I was in my own little world.   

Here are the drawings that came from the time on the beach.

I even challenged myself to 15 minute light-hearted sketchings.  

My husband, bless him, became my model.  I had to convince him that they weren't suppose to look exactly like him, that this was only an exercise.  That I was to draw him in 15 minutes.   Again,  I had never done this before.  I like the free flowing feeling that came along with it.  Most times I am trying so hard to be precise that I forget to "let go".  

It was all fun and that is what art is all about.