Family time at the Outdoor Painting Challenge
This was the first year that I was able to participate in the Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge in Victoria.
It landed on Mothers Day this year and I thought that might be an obstacle until a light bulb went on “Ask Mom to do it with me!” and fortuitously my daughter asked to come along as well. Best ask my sister too.
relax and indulge yourself with art
pay attention to Mom
spend time with daughter
girl-time quartet
Pray for dry weather and . . . what am I missing?
. . . That’s it – all the men in the family.
But aren’t we lucky? They have volunteered to make a full – on dinner for us! Excellent, the day is coming together. 
An Ideal Location on the Waterfront
We checked in later than planned , armed late ourselves with cups of tea and settled in to enjoy the day on the dock outside Canoe Brewpub.
I decided for a bit of a challenge this time out to use only a sepia toned ink (also seen in this post) in both my technical pens and in washes applied by brush.
I was slow to get going with the distractions of conversations and helping the other ladies set up their equipment.
The hours flew by with chatting, food and gorgeous weather.
To view photos of other people’s work for the day check Opus’s facebook album here
and also the winner for Victoria BC, Peter Loebel
Stunning work…so beautiful as is your family and of course Victoria!! I wonder if the restaurant would want to buy a print of your work it’s so wonderful!! I’d love to see what the others did too!! Is that possible?
Hugs Giggles
The winner is a friend from my sketching group: Peter Loebel http://www.peterloebel.ca/?p=677 Oddly enough, he wasn’t at all satisfied with his work so left before the prizes were announced! So far as I can see Opus Art Supplies has not published many pictures yet but some artists have posted to instagram using #opc2015 or #opusoutdoorchallenge
I love the sketch! Happy PPF – Irma
What a great day, filled with love and beauty and creative expression. How special is that? And the bonus ~ fab art!
What a great way to spend mother’s day!
I’ve been wanting to try drawing an urban scene, but find it overwhelming to start. Seeing your progress photos breaks it down to an approachable goal. Your final urban drawing is wonderful and love that you kept it to one color.
Thanks! It was a constant challenge for me to leave it monotone. I’m a self-confessed colour junkie
You are super-talented, so pleased to meet you!