This scan has a really greenish cast for some reason – or maybe I just used a lot of green without realizing it. Anyway, given the fact that yesterday’s painting looked like it was sliding uphill into the ocean (art can do that, even if reality can’t), I worked on it again, this time using gouache. Here, the sand works a lot better – at least it seems to be doing the right sandy thing!
Maybe some watercolor tomorrow of the same subject?
I have been busy sewing masks for friends and family, and it’s been a slow process, taking a lot of time. However, I am back to my determination to paint or draw something every day, either in the morning or in the afternoon. As I had an appointment this morning, I used this rainy, rainy afternoon to paint the Goleta Slough. Or part of it. Generally speaking, I rather like it – all those little dabs of white, grey, and black are seagulls and other critters. The sand jutting out needs to be fixed – seems like it is riding upward or something, but …. ?
And sincere apologies to “Fiddler on the Roof”!
I have been trying different cloth mask patterns out.  Some are good, some are ridiculous.  Some tie behind the head, some have elastics to go behind the ears. I finally made a good cloth mask with ear loops and a slit to insert a filter (Hepa vacuum cleaner bag cutout or even a paper towel works) – that is why yesterday’s post was so funny to me. I have some shoulder issues that make tying things onto the top of my head difficult. I bought some hair elastics and gave them a go since elastic cannot be found.  They work pretty good. Depending on the size of the elastic, to loop over the ear, the mask needs to be wider at times. Handing out masks to my neighbors and family is fun and rewarding.
I have given masks to Josh’s parents and to my husband (and me, too), and my friend Mary and her family thus far. Other family members are in line next, and then I have ones to make for some of the neighbors, too. And while sewing, I have also been cycling through my different old sewing machines, and it’s made what could become a tedious task more fun. So far, my Kenmore 90 and my Bernina Sport 801 in red have been enlisted. It’s enjoyable because I haven’t sat down to do a lot of sewing of late – not anything substantial, anyway.
Later this week, I’ll post my favorite patterns and hopefully it will help others out. Meanwhile, stay well!
Ink, Yarn & Beer 