Brixham Break

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I've been a bit quiet here lately because we've been lucky enough to go to Devon for a few days. The weather changed the day we got there from last week's bakingly hot sun all day every day, to days of driving rain and then sunshine throughout the day. The best thing about changing weather is the amazing light you get in the evenings.


Time to doodle a couple of pages in my sketchbook too!

Comments

Kathryn Dyche said…
Devon sounds like fun, love the doodles.
15 July 2010 at 18:21
Jess said…
Thanks Kathryn, I love to doodle, I must doodle some more! :o)
15 July 2010 at 19:26
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
A bit of heaven in Devon? Ahhh... lovely. So glad you had a good time and are safe home. Blessings dear and these girls are amazing!!!
15 July 2010 at 21:19
Kerri said…
amazing talent. i LOVE the sketch with the songbird on the girls head. that sure looks like a good cd cover for me some day!!! i mean REALLY!
16 July 2010 at 01:00
Unknown said…
Love your blog.. love the colour. I'm a long time doodler but am way behind when it comes to colour! Frightened of paint I think.
Beautuful Devon. Lovely pics.
16 July 2010 at 06:42
A mermaid in the attic said…
I will get to Devon one day! Yes, that marvelous light you get when the sun is shining on everything spangled with raindrops, standing out against the dark clouds behind...magic!
16 July 2010 at 07:27
Jess said…
Thanks so much Amy :)

Thanks Kerri! I'd be more than honoured.

Hi Joan, thankyou :)...don't be scared, it loves you really!

Hi Christina, I hope you go there one day :)
16 July 2010 at 11:44
Amanda Baeza said…
the second drawing is my favorite :)
17 July 2010 at 20:12
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