Traveling vicariously by Art Journal

Even though I am such a homebody, I fantasize about traveling to places that are majestic and stunning. This is another art journal by Pentalic that I am filling up with places on eARTh that capture my attention and longing to experience that nature. This is a long work in process, but here are the first 9. Number 1 (Kirkjufell, Iceland) I am hoping to see in person next month. 

Kirjufell, Iceland. Hope to see this mountain in March 2017!

Canterbury Plains, New Zealand

Southern France

Arizona-I have seen these cacti up close, and they are amazing

Redwood Forest, California. Mind blowing to see these gigantic trees in real life

Colonial Del Sacremento, Uruguay

Crater Lake, Oregon. This is an incredible sight in person, never get tired of see this work of nature

Sagano bamboo forest, Kyoto Japan

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Tiny Lavender fields forever

I really liked the painting I made my dad named Lavender Field so much that I decided to paint a small replica for me. This one is a 5 x 5 using Graham Gouache. I did this one in an afternoon, and didn't include the old house this time. I am sort of obsessed with France's lavender fields, and hope to one day visit one just for the immersion in the scents and sights of this wonderful flower.

Lavender field

This painting almost went in the trash the other day. It still needs some fixes, but overall I am pleased that it turned out ok. As a birthday present to myself today, I spent a few hours painting. I have to reserve my painting time for weekends because the mental exhaustion from a full day of work inhibits me from losing myself in the moment. This painting is copied the painting from another image that I found when I searched for "French Lavender Fields".

Cannes

Sketched with Pentalic watercolor pencils, Gouache paint and .03 Micron pen. Taken from The Cultural Atlas of France

Sketches

A Saturday night well spent-

Tasmanian Shoreline

French Fields of Lavender-

I am currently painting the French Fields of Lavender in Gouache. Finished product to be posted soon.