The beautiful thing about a travel journal is that it is a place to quickly record your observations and sketches. There's no expectation that you will create finished or "perfect" artworks. You are free to experiment.
These are some of my quick sketches and watercolor explorations from our trip to Florida.
This pencil sketch of a sea turtle will always remind me of the magical experience of watching an adult sea turtle swim along the beach with apparent ease in the heavy surf.
A loose gesture of the sea oats brings back the feeling of the wind and sun on my face.
And I can just hear the sound of seashells tinkling in my hand when I collected this gathering of shells to paint.
I was sketching the dunes backing the beach, and a man sat down right in my composition. So I included him in the scene.
Bird observations remind me of how excited I was to witness Magnificent Frigate Birds soaring over the shoreline.
When I glance at this simple kelp drawing, I can just hear the surf pounding and feel the grit of the sand between my toes.
The salt air caused this watercolor sketch to dry with an interesting texture. The salt attracted the moisture in the paints, creating clumps of color.
I encourage you to take a sketchbook with you on your travels, even if those travels are to a local park.
The act of making sketches cements the memories of the visit in your mind, and you'll have a hand-made memory book to revisit long after you return home.
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