June 23, 2008

EDM #176 Summer

Ah summer, hard to pick just one thing that brings summer to mind. I started with watermelon, a special summer treat to be eaten outside. Which reminds me of the picnic table, which reminded me of summer vacations along the coast of Maine, which reminded me of cozy campfires. So there you have my evolution - which is exactly the order in which I sketched and painted.

10 comments:

Margaret Ann said...

Oh! This is sensational...the tent so nostalgic...and that watermelon...so red and juicy my mouth is watering...Ahhh..the good old days...a wonderful post!

Jenny said...

Watermelon! Gangway! Chomp-chomp-chomp!
Ahhhhhhhhh!

Yummy, summery painting! Well done!

Ann said...

Perfect!

Shelly McC said...

Wonderful!!

Timaree said...

Super. The best watermelon in camp! This has a great feeling of summer. I love how you had a touch of penwork with the watercolor - not too much. That's something I need to learn. You made a great page bringing your memories to life.

Teri said...

What a perfect painting. It IS summer with that tent and watermelon! Just great Sandy.

Lynn said...

Great perspective on the watermelon!

MILLY said...

Lovely summer picture, love the water melon.

Laurel Neustadter said...

You have done a wonderful job of capturing summer. I love your composition. The colorful watermelon in the foreground is wonderful.

Sharon said...

This turned our great - I'm transported to the countryside on a hot summer day. I particularly like the watermelon!