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Friday, February 11, 2011

Blind Contour Friday and A Sunrise

at 2/11/2011 08:30:00 AM Blog Owner Vicki Holdwick
I have finally gotten up to a less than all gray sky and it is spectacular - not just how it looks but the promise it brings. It is supposed to be in the 50s today and sunny, which means I am going to have to get out on that beach before 9 am and after 5 pm. Even with sunscreen on the hours in between turn me into a lethargic lobster. It is not only that I burn in 15 minutes or less, but the sun drains me. It is a bit of a dilemma for me - on the one hand my whole day is exponentially better if I can see the sun, on the other I am reduced to a red mess with absolutely no energy if I am in it.


I got out on the balcony and took a picture of a bit of sunrise. It was still cloudy but there are peeks of the sun.





I also took a little time this morning to do a blind contour of my special bear and then to try to sketch her while looking. The problem is that I cannot see what I am doing in my journal without my glasses and I can't see her sitting on the table with them on. So even my "sighted" drawing is somewhat blind.


I tried filling the bear in with squiggles like I saw Phil Davis do.



I have no idea what we have planned today. The hubster is still abed (he stayed up late last evening while I was in bed around 9:30) I am waiting to make coffee so it will be fresh when he arises. I hope to walk the beach and then maybe do a day trip. We want to do some exploring and revisit Fort Pickens.


But, first things first, the gym is calling.

xoxo


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6 comments:

  1. Sandy in MichiganFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Vicki, Your photo looks so serene and beautiful. I'm glad the weather is improving for you and you can enjoy at least part of the day on the beach.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Hi Vicki, I hope you get a little bit of sunshine today and some precious vitamin D (from the sun). I enjoy looking at your blind contour drawings of your sweet, special bear!

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  3. nanke's stuffFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Oh Vicki, that photo is stunning! And your sweet little bear is darling. I love his squiggles! Keep having a good time! hugs, nancy

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  4. magpieFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    oh i want to walk on that beach in that sunrise.
    the bear's face in the blind contour is adorable

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  5. Lori WostlFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I have that Irish skin too as well as the need for BRIGHT LIGHT. Love your photos - I'm headed to FtLauderdale and the Everglades later this month...pray for lots of birds, sun and no moskies!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous photo! Love that bright line on the horizon! It is good to see your blind contour again. I think you are really getting better at this!

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