We spent a few days in Sarasota, FL with friends over the weekend. I had a chance to see the manatees at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. Mote's manatees, Hugh and Buffett are both in their 30's. They were born in captivity, and will remain in captivity as they have no skills for living in the wild. They are so graceful... and peaceful. Here are a few sketches of the two of them.
This is my hundred twenty-seventh daily drawing. Thank you for your feedback.
We spent a few days in Sarasota FL over the weekend. I loved spending so much time outside! That's a big change from winter here south of Boston... dark early, cold, feels like it was especially gray this winter. We ate lunch outside at Walt's Fish Restaurant and Market, then bought some triple tail for dinner. What a treat!! I loved the vibrant fish market.
This is my hundred twenty-sixth daily drawing. Thank you for exploring with me.
We flew back from Sarasota (actually Tampa) this afternoon after a few lovely days in the warmth with friends. I did a quick sketch in the airport including some of the people in the gate waiting area. I liked the layers of passengers waiting.. or rushing off for their Chick-Fil-A, which turned out to be a very popular choice. I have never eaten there, nor do I have any plans, but I watched family after family head over in that direction. In fact, once we began boarding we had Chick-Fil-A drama because a woman came scurrying back with a bag of food to find that her family had boarded the plan without her, but carrying her purse and boarding pass. I hid the Chick-Fil-A in my drawing. Those who know the logo will find it.
This is my hundred twenty-fifth daily drawing. Thanks for looking.
Our friends in Florida have a lovely collection of orchids collected on their lanai. The orchids seems to love their environment, sheltered from direct sun and predators, each plant so different from the others. Some have roots that hang in the air, observing moisture from the air and an occasional light watering. The leaves are so varied, and blooms as well. There are a lot of stems showing promise, and some with small buds. The flowers are beautiful. Colors can be subtle, or more vivid. I enjoyed sitting among the flowers examining their individual characteristics. This is my hundred twenty-fourth daily drawing. Thanks for observing the world through my eyes.
