Hawaii Sketchbook
Five days of vacation in Hawaii: yowza! Short, but very sweet. We went to Maui for a small family wedding and had a great time. Swimming, walking, snorkeling, dining and sunburn: we got it all.
Despite the activity I managed sketch every day. There were sketch-worthy views everywhere: wish I’d had more time. I admit to being sick of drawing palm trees though!
My sketch kit was with me everywhere I went and I got sand in everything. My little paintbox has the stuff in every pan. I probably should empty it out and put fresh paint in, but I am inclined not to bother. Free texture!
I was able to do all of these drawings on site but much of the painting was done later: some even here at home. I find that if I can finish a sketch the same day it’s fine, but if even one night goes by the results are not optimal: stiffer and less lively. I need to work on speeding up.
It’s always a treat to sketch daily for a number of days, especially in an unfamiliar environment. Everything looks interesting to me when I’m away from home. What a great excuse to travel, travel, travel!
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on Saturday, April 28th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Related Topics: Hawaii, Landscapes, Travel Sketching
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April 28th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
What can I say? Just beautiful sketches. Amazing work!! Best wishes.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
I have the worst time with palm trees! You may be sick of them, but you’ve done them very well. So nice to see views of Hawaii, which I last saw at the age of 4. It looks similar to our nearby Mahabalipuram; but I bet the weather was better!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
I love the Moon and Venus….
April 28th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
wow. how i envy you: 5 days in hawaii. your sketches are great - specially the plam trees.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:31 am
These are just wonderful - thanks for sharing your holiday with us! It relaxed me just looking at all
April 29th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
FANTASTIC! What a wonderful vacation AND sketches to remember by!!
April 30th, 2007 at 12:47 am
Great Hawaii sketches! Beautiful. I know, it is very sketchworthy. I was there a few months back and did a fair amount, myself, though not very much color. To my own chagrin. I was using a Moleskine sketchbook and well, we know how that is with color. Of course, I’d taken my watercolor sketchbook, but most of the time, I just carried the one sketchbook out of convenience. Thus, the advantage of having your modified moleskine!
April 30th, 2007 at 12:53 am
You had a lovely time, by the sound and the looks of it. Beautiful sketches you have - the palm trees look really windblown and my favorite is the last sketch, the two chairs…a great last sketch to remember the long longering, relaxed days!! I hope you feel inspired and full of ideas after such a great time.
Very nice work.
Ronell
May 1st, 2007 at 4:52 am
All of your artwork has a nice softness about them. I enjoy all of your stuff here and on Flickr.
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:58 pm
SO jealous! Hawaii is a dream vacation for me and your sketches make me drool. Looks like a fabulous time.
May 3rd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
What a lovely little sketch. I like the girl with the red flowers in her hand. Reminds me of a romantic movie. After the last hurricane all we have in are Palm Trees and they’re not even native to Florida. I certainly wouldn’t mind see some Hawaii palms for a little change.
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:11 pm
What delightful sketches! I love the way you’ve done those palm trees, they look great. Really nice.
May 4th, 2007 at 1:06 am
FUN! Martha
Palm trees are tough to draw & paint…
I always get caught up in the fronds and forget the rest of the tree and get the proportions off. It’s easier to paint a coffee cup
May 4th, 2007 at 7:15 am
Wow! What a feast for the eyes and spirit. I feel more relaxed now just seeing them. Each one is a perfect jewel. You did a fabulous job with the oceans…I find the sea so hard to paint. And they’re all in your inimitable Martha style which I so love. Thanks for sharing these lovely images.
May 4th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
very nice! lovely colors and beautiful sketches as always!
May 4th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I love how you rendered the palm trees! Your work is beautiful ~
May 7th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
How great to see all this beautiful sketches! I was looking forward to it and I’m not disappointed. Wonderful. I hope you make many more travels so at least we - who stay at home - have this way to see the world.
May 9th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Beautiful drawings. I agree with you about unfamiliar locations. Traveling always make me want to paint.
May 14th, 2007 at 7:56 am
Hi Martha,
Wonderful and inspiring work. You truly have an incredible ability to capture the essence of Hawaii.