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Sea Breeze

January 29, 2018

I am a water baby.  I grew up on the many lakes that pepper the state of Michigan.  Lake Michigan was our salt-less ocean and I have many great memories of days spent on the water.  As much as I enjoy the mountains and rivers of Alaska, the waters here are dangerous and garner even more respect then the waters of home.  When I visit my home state I rejoice in the warm waters.

I wanted a fun image for the start of the week.  I thought a fun, carefree pelican enjoying the crashing waves on his perch would be a good feeling for a Monday.  After sketching him in pencil I used a simple fine point sharpie and did a little shading and texture.  I then added color with markers.  If you are able to purchases several gradations of one color it helps with a nice blended look.  I had a light blue marker which I felt added more playfulness than just going with a grey.  Lastly I added heavy water to the paper and added in blue watercolor.  I took a cocktail straw to blow the paint into 'splashes'.

I look forward to standing on my own 'perch' this summer over the waters of Michigan.  Here is hoping for warm breezes and warm waters. 

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