Prince Edward Island (PEI) Watercolor Sketches

Altho the day was gray, I did find a couple of scenes that made for some wonderful digital watercolor sketches!

Birch Stand

I purposefully accentuated the mistiness of the scene with this sketch.  The colors were vibrant, but also muted by the mist that hung in the air at this point.  

Village on PEI

This is one of several villages that we drove thru in the western portion of PEI.  What a charming picturesque place!

Enjoy!

Prince Edward Island Treasures

There were a couple of images that I was lucky enough to capture on our drive around the western portion of Prince Edward Island.  I believe they are worth highlighting on their own.

Birch Stand

I admit I have a weakness for a stand of similar trees.  In this case, they are birch trees.  I love how the tree trunks are mostly parallel.  And, those trees that aren’t, they add some dynamic tension to the image.  The different shades of green are very complimentary with the trees.

Tattered Life

When I saw this doorway to an abandoned house, I had to highlight it in its own image.  I feel like I could make up any number of stories about people who lived there – the state of disrepair, the slight opening of the door, the worn curtains on the door window - each of these can serve as a springboard for tales from the past.

Enjoy!

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Cape Breton Trail Watercolor Sketches

There were some wonderful views along the Cape Breton Trail that made for some nice digital watercolor sketches.

Pleasant Bay Wharf

I love the different shades of blue in this scene.  It left me with such a peaceful feeling.

Along the Beach

That’s Jeff walking along the beach at Halibut Head.  I thought it was amazing that there were so few people around.  Just as we got to this area, another couple were leaving, and we didn’t really see another soul while we were there.

Nova Scotia Daisy

Again, along the Halibut Head coast, I noticed some daisies.  They made a lovely little sketch.  Just a happy little snippet of life.

Enjoy!

Cabot Trail Watercolor Sketches

Cabot Trail did offer up a few sketch worthy scenes.  Take a look –

Reflect at Cape George Lighthouse

There was a lovely little bench next to the Cape George Lighthouse on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia.  I can imagine someone sitting on the bench, reflecting on one’s life, the choices one has made, or just the beauty of the day and the scene in front of them.

Livingstone Cove

Livingstone Cove is located on the Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia, just off the Northumberland Strait.  It’s named after Malcolm Livingstone, a true pioneer and someone with absolute grit, which translated into the village, dating back to 1800.  I loved the idea of the rugged settlers, and that spunk and determination passed down to the fisherman of today.

Enjoy!

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Deserted Buildings on the Cabot Trail

While we were exploring the Cabot Trail, we passed a few great deserted buildings – a house and a barn.  Take a look at some images that reflect the character of the places.

Clapboard House

While in the Atlantic Canada Provinces, I noticed that a lot of the older buildings had clapboard exteriors.  I really loved the look of the graying wood tiles!  Altho this house has regular plank wood siding, the front has that great clapboard – and the red really made everything pop!

Rusty Barn

This barn in Nova Scotia had a lot going for it, in terms of texture – the clapboard portions, regular slatted wood siding in other portions, and then the rusty metal on the side!  The red door molding just adds a great pop of additional color to the rust.

Clapboard Window

This window just really reflected a great difference in patterns.  The clapboard siding of the building is a sort of checkered pattern, with lovely shading.  Then, the window adds some lateral stripes in a bright color that really offsets things wonderfully.

Enjoy!

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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!

Note: These pieces are available in a variety of sizes and finishes on http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/nadine-berg. 

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!

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