I’ve been wanting a day trip to Bruny Island all January but The Writer was hanging out for the perfect day. He was after all those blue sky and sparkling sea shots. I was all for just going and working with the weather! So last Saturday I got up early , packed lunch and said “Let’s go”- and off we went.
I have to say I was quite happy with a few clouds- I’ve got lots of sunny shots from previous trips . My first solo art exhibition was inspired by a day trip to Bruny on an astonishingly beautiful summers day and I was looking for a different, more moody side of the island. The early morning light was subdued and the water took on a silver sparkle.
I love this into the sun shot at the Neck and have already painted a small pastel using it as reference.
I added a little more colour and used a square format. I’m a bit of a fan of the square for small paintings.
The clouds came and went creating some interesting skies and reflections.
…and the water kept on sparkling.
The tidal flats had just enough shallow water to make for great reflections of the amazing clouds…
And finally the sun took over the day and we had a swim and a snorkle in the fairly chilly water at Coal Pt with it’s weathered rocks that have been wind blasted creating a myriad circular pockets in the rock.
Then off to Adventure Bay for a few shots in the bright sunlight to satisfy The Writer.
The lovely tracery of shadows on the sand inspired another painting…
All in all, another stunning day on this small island off an island.
Lindy Whitton Studio 
I just started taking your pastel painting course and finished my first painting. I would love another course using either of the last two photos here. I love them!
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Wow, your paintings are absolutely gorgeous!
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Thanks so much. It’s hard not to be inspired living down here in Tasmania.
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The photos are beautiful but your paintings are sublime!
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I always see things I can improve – very occasionally it all comes together and I don’t want to change anything.
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Gorgeous paintings! I sometimes forget how good of a pastelist you are! I especially loved the last one, the colors and design is perfect. Loved your photos, especially the tidal reflections one…..gorgeous. Where do you live by the way? Is this close by to you?
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Thanks for your kind words! I live just south of Hobart in Tasmania ( the southern island state of Australia) on a 5 acre block in the bush. Bruny Island is a 20 minute drive further south and then a 15 minute ferry ride. I live in a beautiful part of the world with mountains, beaches, waterfalls and farming valleys all within an hours drive. Your part of the world is just lovely too.
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Ah but I am about 3 1/2 or so from the beach….I could use the beach a lot closer. I hope to retire on the North Coast as we call it here in California….it looks so peaceful where you live. I probably need to re-trace your blog and look at it more extensively. Very intriguing landscapes there.
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I wish I was able to go on a day trip to a place like that. It’s beautiful and so are your paintings.
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Thanks Jessica- I do love my island home!
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Beautiful! Both photos and paintings! Thank you!
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Just got an absentee bid from the USA for the Adventure Bay painting! That’s a good bit of publicity for you.
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Stunning pics, Lindy.My favourite is Adventure bay reflections.Its truly a unique place.
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I do love Bruny!
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Lovely – who needs bright sun all the time – love the first little painting of the tree silhouette.
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Wow, the lighting in your paintings is so good, its hard to tell them from your photos.
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Thanks! I’ve been working on my lighting lately so nice to hear it’s paying off.
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