A Visit to Perranporth

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My middle daughter and her boyfriend moved to Perranporth earlier this year and this weekend was spent having a lovely time with them there. We were so very lucky with the weather!
 It was warm and sunny with flowers still in bloom,

with dappled light through sunlit trees.
We visited the nearby St Agnes beach. Can you see how my painting was inspired by her hairstyle?

The rock textures reminded me of Lego.



I love to be by the sea-side :)

and I think someone else does too, although she wouldn't admit it!
Such treasures,
and I couldn't resisit drawing in that smooth sand!

The day ended with a long walk along Perranporth beach.
It was like a dream.

Comments

CraveCute said…
What a lovely location. Your photos are beautiful and your sand drawing is wonderful. Glad you had such a nice visit in your dreamy place!
17 October 2011 at 15:44
mirsini's creations said…
WoW!! You had a wonderful time with your family!!! Wonderful photos and amazing place!!! This beach is so beautiful!!!!
I Love your paintings!!! This one is so beautiful and has lovely colours!!!!!
Kisses!! :o)
17 October 2011 at 15:52
rachel awes said…
i loooove your sand drawing!!!
your life is gorgeous. xox
17 October 2011 at 15:52
Alexandra MacVean said…
Beutiful photos! Wow. And love the artwork in the sand. Your new piece inspired by your daughter's hair is lovely. It's my favourite, yet. :)
17 October 2011 at 15:57
Anonymous said…
Yay! Family time and I love the pictures (especially your drawing in the sand). What a beautiful place you visited too! And I love love love that deep rich purple in the background of your lovely painting. Such a cute little bird singing :) :)
17 October 2011 at 16:57
Cynthia Schelzig said…
Fabulous shots by the sea!! Marvelous...love your artwork with the red and purple ...so vibrant!
17 October 2011 at 17:15
Sandra van Doorn said…
glad to read you had a wonderful time together. your sand drawing is fantastic! i noticed you often have a bird in your paintings... by now you must have such a wonderful collection of colorful birds... i imagine them all lined up on a wire, they’sd look so beautiful in our sky :)

x sandra
17 October 2011 at 17:26
Annie Lightbulb said…
Your art and photos are so beautiful! Love the drawing your did in the sand! I can see your inner child shining! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful time with your family and so pleased you had a great weekend also! Loads of love to you Jessie! :)
17 October 2011 at 19:27
Els said…
Lovely : the beach as a canvas !!!
17 October 2011 at 22:06
Tammie Lee said…
ah, a beautiful dreamy weekend with loved ones and perfect weather. your photos are gorgeous, i would love to step right into them. your art has a sweet and lovely feeling, quite lovely~
17 October 2011 at 22:53
Victoria said…
Wow..gorgeous painting..i love the colors here..and the patterns on her clothes..her jet black hair..and dazzling crown..wonderful! beautiful photos...such amazing sceneries..and rocks..I am a rock girl..so I truly appreciate the beauty in these shots! AWesome sand art too.....shine on!
Victoria
18 October 2011 at 02:05
Jess said…
Thankyou! I'm so glad she decided to live there, even though it's a long way to go to see her, it's so worth it!xx
18 October 2011 at 11:03
Elisabeth Firsching said…
Great pictures from that beach, I´ll go for a walk in mind there too ;-)

Greetings
Elisabeth
18 October 2011 at 17:31
Annie Lightbulb said…
Jessie, thank you so much! I've had to take the pickies off for now as unsure what I can share with them being on cd covers? I have so many paintings to share, boo,hoo!
Hope your having a awesome week!
:)
18 October 2011 at 17:45
lynne h said…
hee! yes yes! drawing faces in the sand!

waving, jess!

xoxo
18 October 2011 at 19:14
Amanda Dilworth said…
Thanks for stopping by my blog, great painting and lovely photos:)
19 October 2011 at 12:11
morikomidori said…
wow.. those photographs are literally heavenly! your charming illustration and the one in the sand too are lovely.
many moons ago, i used to paint(self-taught). but somehow i kind of lost it and got on with other things. the more i visit you here, the more i think i would like to go back to it. i don't feel very confident though, as i am sooo rusty :/
i do admire you work very much. you are one of my topmost favourite artists xxx i enjoy your blog and photos too :)
25 October 2011 at 16:22
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