Exploring locations around Lake Macquarie.
After yesterday’s excitement, I had a wonderful, slow morning. I worked on my blog posts and realised I forgot to hit “post” on Day 1’s blog… So I did that.
Today, I explored the two locations for Saturday’s classes: the Redhead Shark Tower and Catherine Bay Pier.
At the Shark Tower, I accidentally parked at the opposite end of the beach to the tower, so I had a beautiful 45-minute walk looking at all the stunning flowers growing by the path. Once I got to the tower, I completed a few observational drawings and paintings, then took reference photos for later.
After another 45-minute walk back, it was off to Catherine Bay. Unfortunately, the weather turned as I arrived, but I took some photos from the lookout and sat in my car to complete a few quick observation sketches.
Back at the Lake House, I broke out the reference photos I had taken and worked on more detailed paintings.
It was great to explore more of Lake Macquarie and familiarise myself with the locations before Saturday’s classes.
Until tomorrow’s adventure,
Amy
Reminder: I will post quick journal-styled daily blogs during my stay, but there will be a more in-depth reflective report after the residency.