View from Sapphire Beach by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
This sketch was done on the first day of vacation. Wish there was more time to sketch, but now I need to start painting.
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View from Sapphire Beach
Posted by ymucci on March 21, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/21/view-from-sapphire-beach/
Hibiscus Study
Hibiscus Flower Study by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
I was intrigued by the great variety of shape and color of the Hibiscus flowers while in St Thomas. For the final painting I’ll add a few buds to round out the composition.
Posted by ymucci on March 21, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/21/hibiscus-study/
Relaxing in the Caribbean
Relaxing by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
This sketch is of a friend enjoying a quiet afternoon watching the world go by. The water views in St Thomas are all the entertainment you need.
Posted by ymucci on March 21, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/21/relaxing-in-the-carribean/
Shark Island, Sapphire Beach
View of Shark Island from Sapphire Beach
Depending on the time of day, Shark Island will illuminate and jump out of the sapphire and aqua water. It is a beautiful sight to watch various sail boats cross the water. St John is located to the right of the sketch.
Posted by ymucci on March 20, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/20/shark-island-sapphire-beach/
Trade Winds Palm Tree
Trade Winds Palm Tree by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
I never realized how complicated a Palm tree is until I proceeded to put it down on paper. The fronds are in constant movement changing the light continuously. It was a challenge to sketch and I am sure it will be more of one once I begin the painting.
Posted by ymucci on March 20, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/20/trade-winds-palm-tree/
Sapphire Bay Sketchbook
Sea Grape Trees at Sapphire Bay Sketch
I’ve been visiting St Thomas, US Virgin Islands over the past couple weeks. Stunning views. The trade winds were a little too strong for watercolor painting, but my sketchbook came in handy. Sapphire Bay is breathtaking and the Sea Grape trees provide welcome shade from the sun. I’ll make this view a little wider to show more of the ocean for the watercolor painting.
Posted by ymucci on March 18, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/18/sapphire-bay-sketchbook/
Sketchbook
Sketching subjects and making notes for paintings is so important. It gives you the overall tone for the painting. The camera captures everything, but it also flattens the scene. You can take notes on color and value for use when you’re in the studio. For me, making quick sketches along with taking photographs lets me figure out what I want to paint long before I pick up a brush.
The combination of sketches and photos gives me a higher confidence level when tackling a tough subject.
Posted by ymucci on February 2, 2008
https://yvonnemucci.com/2008/02/02/sketchbook/
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