I'm back from a cruise in the Caribbean with all my grandchildren and as usual, I've learned a great deal. I brought each of them a watercolor set up and after beautiful leisurely days on island beaches we would relax painting on the balconies of our shipboard rooms.
I use the word "relax" to describe some wild painting sessions (fortunately watercolor pigment scrubs nicely off teak decking and shipboard hand towels). Children are wildly expressive artists and never seem to be at a loss of what to paint next. I envy them in that respect.
Above is a portrait my grandson requested I paint of him. The main subject is the carved wooden turtle he is holding in his hand (or so he believes). We had several great discussions
while he sat for this picture and I really felt fortunate to be able to bond with him in this way. Just another plus in my creative life.
My eldest granddaughter and I painted each others portraits. I really loved her stylized portrayal of me. You rarely know what young eyes are perceiving. How flattering to have someone paint my portrait for a change. Unfortunately I can't share that with you as she kept both pictures. Memories of vacations past. What could be sweeter!
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