Thanks @Zoe7 .....
Made the commitment to carrying art gear on this holiday. I haven't in the past cos there are too many of us to keep up with, and taking the time for art requires that commitment. WH and MIL have not been patient with it in the past, so had to really push to make the space, but all our five kids are arty ... huh !! 😂 and cos they're European, and it's about the kids .... well ! The boundaries have shifted ....
I produced a major work of art for a national portraiture prize this year, and while it wasn't accepted, WH was blown away with it, as were others in our vicinity including the sitter, who has extensive art knowledge and involvement. That moved boundaries too ....
Taking paints was a waste of time, cos you really need the weather to be conducive, and enough space in the accommodations to allow for an art corner .... doesn't need to be big, but needs to be .... hasn't been possible in all places we have stayed, and in Europe they often only allow for two people per room, with maybe a rollaway if there's room for it, or a fold-out sofa .... one folded back up on S2 the other week 😂 ....
The sketch gear and pastels were worth it tho .... and both S2 and D3 set aside drawing time to produce some artwork, with the pastels particularly, and vein tho I didn't so much .... but we're headed for Greece fully armed with photos for painting from, and where we are staying we can set up a quasi-studio on the balcony ....
I have enjoyed the artiness of photos I have take tho .... so maybe that has satiated me in lieu of painting ....
Love how many arty bods we're collecting on the forums .... 🤗❤️💕
