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Life gets better in Summer



 sketch of a copper pitcher and plant
on Cartiera Magnani hot press paper



I am more into the summer feeling now with the present month. Days are busy, my girls are home, out of school, there is much activity at home. I love the longer days summer brings even if I feel like I have a difficult time getting into the mindset for painting. Working in my sketchbook is offering me with a great alternative. I feel like it is an easy thing to grab my sketchbook and set up my supplies. I don't have a formal work space at home, this way I am not in anyone's way. I have also organized a dedicated art supply pouch just for my sketchbook. Like this I will always have everything I need at hand.  I love the immediacy and free feeling of working in a sketchbook. If a painting doesn't work or if I don't manage to finish it, I just turn the page.

Enjoy your long summer days!


Who's eating the last cupcake?
Green tea brewing
Sandwhich  on fancy plate
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  1. martine paquet3 July 2014 at 12:49

    Love your sketches, so fresh, vibrant !

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  2. Debi Hinshaw3 July 2014 at 12:58

    Your sketchbook is such a great idea Celia. I love the copper pitcher and plant sketch. Your sandwich and tea sketches are wonderful as well. I have a small watercolor set and some pens, you have inspired me to give them a try! Have a great weekend Celia!

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  3. Debbie Nolan3 July 2014 at 15:13

    Celia - I know summer is hard to find time to paint - especially indoors...I love your sketches. You work so well on hot press paper. I like it for pen and ink with watercolor washes too. This is such a lovely way to capture summer at its finest - hope you are having a wonderful July!

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  4. Joan Tavolott4 July 2014 at 02:45

    Love your pages in the sketchbook!!! That is a good way to get some artwork done without having to pull everything out...and then put it back again. We have been having such nice days I've been lazy and haven't done much at all. Enjoy!

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  5. Helen H Trachy4 July 2014 at 15:54

    Celia, I'm glad you find some time to sketch and paint even if you're so busy. Lovely work! That green tea specially appeals to me , I'm a tea fan. Bisous

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  6. Laura Leeder4 July 2014 at 16:26

    These are all delightful Celia, Have a wonderful summer!

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  7. Laura4 July 2014 at 22:44

    I love seeing your captured moments in watercolour Celia. Looks like you had fun painting them. Enjoy your summer.

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  8. art by Michael Perchard5 July 2014 at 02:21

    No page turning needed here buddy! All so very beautiful! You are so very good at using watercolor in the best way possible. I love the fluidity! The mixing of the colors, the loose style, and so much more. Great exciting, interesting, colorful art works here Celia! Keep on painting whenever and wherever! (Oh, Fourth of July in Massachusetts a washout. Heavy rains and winds from Hurricane Arthur. Other parts of the East Coast hit much harder!)
    Take care Celia!
    Your Back In The USA Art Buddy!
    Michael

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  9. Polly Birchall5 July 2014 at 18:31

    I love seeing inside your sketchbook, these paintings tell your story. Enjoy the rest of the summer, as busy as it is.

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  10. Carmella Tuliszewski6 July 2014 at 18:37

    You have built an inspiring collection and I love watching your book grow!

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  11. Judy7 July 2014 at 20:54

    Thanks for a sneak view in your sketchbook, Celia! They all are great! Enjoy the summer!

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  12. weekend et coup de brosse9 July 2014 at 08:28

    Very nice blog !
    Have a nice day!
    Cath.

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  13. Wendy Barrett10 July 2014 at 17:00

    Love your sketches Celia!

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  14. hmuxo13 July 2014 at 04:35

    Beautiful sketches... Wonderful work, Celia!!!

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  15. Art Maine15 July 2014 at 14:55

    So Italian

    All the food,
    so Italian,
    the people
    who know
    how to eat
    and eat well
    the passion
    and now
    the paintings,
    happy booking . . .
    or are these
    menus?

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  16. Celia Blanco15 July 2014 at 20:01

    Thanks everyone for stopping to leave such nice comments! I always appreciate the time you take to give me encouragement!

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