SUNDAY SKETCHES and POST CARDS from PARADISE



ASIAN BRUSH PAINTING from MY SKETCHBOOK


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Come join us today in exploring sketches from various artists at Sophie's BlueChairDiary Illustrations and photography at Rebecca's Post Cards from Paradise.    
SUNDAY SKETCHES



The above sketch is another one of my Asian brush paintings and was done in my sketchbook. It is a type of duck called a 'rosybill.' I found a photo in one of the wild life publications that I receive and had no copyright. The color red, of course, caught my eye and it is for Sunday Sketches.


 
POST CARDS from PARADISE




The photo below is for Post Cards from Paradise and was taken recently at a local beach. It is one of our many places to go for our 'daily walks and commune with nature.' We are grateful to live in such a wonderful 'paradise'.




We hope you have enjoyed our sketch and our photo and will visit the other wonderful artists and photographers and feed your soul with the wonderful creations.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.



Hugs and namaste,

and


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Comments

  1. Tammie LeeMarch 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    hello Carol,
    your duck is adorable.
    lovely beach too~

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  2. Tammie LeeMarch 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    hello Carol,
    your duck is adorable.
    lovely beach too~

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  3. laurieMarch 24, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    beautiful Asian brush painting and what a beautiful photo!

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  4. Diana EvansMarch 24, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Hello Carol!!!! I love your Asian brush painting!!!! wonderful work!!!

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  5. ChristineMarch 25, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    lovely sketch and what a postcard! Happy Sunday!

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  6. DoodleDesignMarch 25, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    hi.. you're so lucky to live in such 'paradise' :) i like the heavy stroke on the duck- looks confident! thanks for sharing your creative harbor with the world.

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  7. LenoraMarch 25, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    a pristine beach, no footprints yet, a blessing.. your brush painting is fresh and free..

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  8. ASHISH BARDHANMarch 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    That's Beautiful.
    Here's mine after a long time ..
    http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/new-age-revolution-graffiti-sketching/
    Cheers !!

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  9. Simona CordaraMarch 25, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Lovely duck!

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  10. Tracey Fletcher KIngMarch 25, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Such a stunning photo of the water and boats... beautifully composed and great duck painting... we have had a million ducks enjoying the drenching late summer rains... they are absolutely everywhere... not as pretty as this though xx

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  11. Catherine...March 25, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Carol, love the duck...and the photo of the beach is breathtaking... :)

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  12. Eva AsonMarch 25, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Hi Carol, I love the duck ..and the photo of the beach is beautiful!
    Have a lovely Sunday!

    Eva

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  13. Eva AsonMarch 25, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Hi Carol, I love the duck ..and the photo of the beach is beautiful!
    Have a lovely Sunday!

    Eva

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  14. apinkdreamerMarch 25, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    wonderful painting and postcards!
    nice to meet you!!!

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  15. apinkdreamerMarch 25, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    wonderful painting and postcards!
    nice to meet you!!!

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  16. smMarch 25, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    beautiful photos sketches

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  17. HeatherMarch 25, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    beautiful paint strokes on the duck - and the beach is just gorgeous ans so peaceful!
    enjoy your sunday!

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  18. HeatherMarch 25, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    beautiful paint strokes on the duck - and the beach is just gorgeous ans so peaceful!
    enjoy your sunday!

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  19. CrystalMarch 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I love your asian brush paintings. the duck is just fantastic. :-)

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  20. VictoriaMarch 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    So beautiful Carol! I am loving all of your pieces..and I am super drawn to that gorgeous red beak..divine!! and such a magnificent photo..fabulous!! Stunning!
    Happy Spring Equinox to you too..wishing you many psarkling Blessings!
    victoria

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  21. VictoriaMarch 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    So beautiful Carol! I am loving all of your pieces..and I am super drawn to that gorgeous red beak..divine!! and such a magnificent photo..fabulous!! Stunning!
    Happy Spring Equinox to you too..wishing you many psarkling Blessings!
    victoria

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  22. WrightStuffMarch 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    We've just been down to the local park to see the ducks! This is a quacker!

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  23. rebeccaMarch 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    dear carol,

    your postcard from paradise calls to me! growing up on the southern coastline of california i long for the light reflecting off the sea. the sand under my feet, the music and greatness of it all.
    thank you for flooding me with beautiful cherished memories.

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  24. rebeccaMarch 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    dear carol,

    your postcard from paradise calls to me! growing up on the southern coastline of california i long for the light reflecting off the sea. the sand under my feet, the music and greatness of it all.
    thank you for flooding me with beautiful cherished memories.

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  25. SophiaMarch 25, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Your Asian brush paintings continue to amaze me. I love your duck. Well done. :) Hugs

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  26. IreneMarch 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Wonderful work!

    Irene :)

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  27. IreneMarch 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Wonderful work!

    Irene :)

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  28. Za faranMarch 25, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Namaste, Its great visiting your blog.The ducks are cute and the beach looks serene.

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  29. gmaMarch 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Yes you are lucky to live on a lovely beach.
    Must be nice to stroll along the water.
    I take my walks in the desert. A different kind of lovely.
    :-)
    Namaste

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  30. gmaMarch 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Yes you are lucky to live on a lovely beach.
    Must be nice to stroll along the water.
    I take my walks in the desert. A different kind of lovely.
    :-)
    Namaste

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  31. CherylMarch 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Your paradise is beautiful. I think I'll come back tomorrow.

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  32. PriyaMarch 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    REally cute art! I like asian brush paint, it looks easy but is pretty hard for beginners like me!

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  33. Teri CasperMarch 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    What a cutie duck.

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  34. Φανή Παπ., ΖωγράφοςMarch 25, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Beautiful art!kisses.

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  35. Joni NickrentMarch 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Fun stuff...love your cute duck!

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  36. Joanne OsbandMarch 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Your brush strokes flow beautifully and the red is wonderful!

    I would love to walk that beach :)

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  37. Joanne OsbandMarch 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Your brush strokes flow beautifully and the red is wonderful!

    I would love to walk that beach :)

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  38. Gallery JuanaMarch 26, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I've been seeing lots of winged wildlife lately. Your duck is sweet!

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  39. Alicia CMarch 26, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    what a cute duck - such a demure expression! fun red colouring too

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  40. Heather SantosMarch 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love your duck and the colors are great!

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