Day 164 "Friends" ink, marker, pencil 7 x 6

In a neighboring town, there are lovely homes like these two, nearby one another and overlooking the bay.  I love their cottage feel, mansard roof lines, and proximity to one another.  The sun plays off their windows and dormers, making beautiful patterns.  I love that these two houses have been standing for decade upon decade, watching people come and go, and I imagine them talking to one another about the changes they see.  
This is my hundred sixty-fourth daily drawing.  Thank you for your time and attention.  

"Along the Waterfront" watercolor & ink 8 x 11

Continuing my reminiscence of summer during this long, snowy winter.  On hot evenings,  here on the east coast, as the day winds down, the sun can be shining brightly on the distant houses, boats, objects, either sneaking under the day's clouds, or while leaving you in shadow depending on the topography.  My daughter started calling it "your favorite lighting situation" when she was in kindergarten out on a long peninsula where we could see the sun highlighting the houses across the water.  On a sultry evening, it's nice to walk along the quiet harbor hoping for a comforting breeze or two off the water. The February theme for my painting group was "comfort".  I chose this memory of summer as my interpretation of the theme.   See the rest of our paintings  here. 

Thank you for looking, and keep your eye on the sun.