I love to sketch on site, I don’t think there is anything quite as nice as plein air painting. I find it relaxing and rewarding. that said, this winter I learned that a quick photo shoot can save my finger tips from painful cold.

My philosophy of vibes over realism allows me to work from photos and alter the view to capture a vibe or the feeling of the place. I also don’t mind working from photos. There is plenty of debate online about working from photos, and I basically ignore the naysayers and let myself like what I like.

anyway, I did a few small drawings while I was at West Quoddy Head. My phone kept screaming at me that I was in Canada and that I would not have an accurate map reading. Fun. I’ll post the drawings later.

​What I did do was take a lot of interesting photos. Some may end up as art some may not. West Quoddy Head is a gorgeous, short, and easy hike. I should have taken a few photos of the actual lighthouse but IMO that is the least interesting thing in the area. The great thing about this spot in particular is that you can look out to see. A clear day really captures just how vast the ocean is, especially when a large lobster boat moves past you.

Some pics: