Watercolor Sketches of Peggy’s Cove

Altho most people seem to focus on the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, I found the charming village at the base of the lighthouse an inspiration for some digital watercolor pencil sketches!

Small Boat House

Depending upon one’s point of view, this small boat house at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, is either waiting patiently for the return of fisherman or is the first welcome home for those fisherman.  I love the weathered look of it, and the spindly legs of the pier.  They look very fragile, but I cannot imagine the number of winter storms they have withstood.

Claire’s Hot Dog Stand

There is a lively entrepreneur at Peggy’s Cove – Claire, the woman who runs the hot dog stand.  I had to capture her chatting up some customers, while another is sitting in chairs she provides (and paints the Peggy’s Lighthouse on), enjoying both her food and the view!

Boat Ramps

Throughout the village, there are constant reminders that this is a fishing village, in addition to being a tourist destination.  Altho the boat in the foreground of this sketch seems to be a sightseeing boat for tourists, the ramps and boathouses in the background tell the other side of the story.  It’s a very simple, yet complex little village.

Enjoy!

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Paintings at Peggy’s Cove

There were many wonderful sights at Peggy’s Cove.  It’s known for its lighthouse, but we found there was so much more.  The small village at the lighthouse is mostly a tourist location today, but it also seems to still be a fishing village at heart.  These image paintings focus on that part of the village.

Peggy’s Cove Boat House

This boat house speaks to so much history.  Its siding worn from facing so many storms and wintry weather, yet the dock still stands to welcome home a weary fisherman.  And, the sun warms the entire scene.

Lobster Traps and Fisherman

I don’t know who the marvelous artist was who created the fisherman on the right, but it’s a lovely counterpoint to the rustic lobster traps sitting next to it.  Needless to say, this fisherman wasn’t fishing for lobster!

Peaceful Cove

This is such a peaceful, sleepy scene in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia.  I love the bright colors – green grass will last but a season, but the blue water, red  boat house and orange canoe will last year ‘round!

Red Boat Reflection

This is a lovely fishing village scene at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia.  Red boat, turquoise doors of the boat house, and more red in the chairs set up on the far shore.  I can just imagine people sitting and watching the fishing boats come and go.

Enjoy!

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Hubbards Church

While in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Jeff and I camped close to a church that had a cemetery in front and alongside of it.  The day I photographed it happened to be a rather overcast day, so the church and cemetery took on a rather earie tone.

Hubbards Church

Due to the overcast day, the sky contributed to the earie feeling of this image.  One can almost imagine some ghosts or spirits rising from their graves to communicate with the living.  You’d never know it was a summer day by the look of this image.

Neighborhood Church and Cemetery

I like the look of this image with the emphasis on the headstone monuments, and the church playing a supporting role.  The windows of the church mirror the shape of the monuments, too.

All in a Row

One of the things that struck me about the cemetery in which these graves are located was that they are so very different.  On the one hand, they are all lined up perfectly, but each monument is so different from the others.  I can’t help but wonder if they reflect the different personality types of those lying under the stones.

Enjoy!

Note:  Each of these images is available in a variety of sizes and finishes at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/nadine-berg.