PHOTODIARY: EN PLEIN AIR SKETCHING

Today I took advantage of wonderful sunny weather to do some en plein air sketching in Split city, Croatia.  Most of the art projects I have done since arriving to Croatia have been in collaboration with my six year old god-daughter because she's really into art. I have also been spending time with my other god-daughter but with her I've done mostly reading activities. However, today I went for a walk alone and did some sketching. The weather was so warm that it felt like summer. The beach I sketched is called Firule and what you can se in the distance is island Čiovo. I drew this seascape with watercolour pencils,  so I yet have to colour this sketch. I hope I don't ruin it.  I do like this composition. What made me choose this spot to sketch were the colours. I was fascinated by the colour of the sea and the rocks. Moreover, I really like the background. Fingers crossed it all turns out well. I do enjoy working outdoors and it is fortunate that I live in a warm climate so I can sketch outdoor without risking a cold. There were a quite a few people walking by the sea today as is to be expected on such a beautiful day. I don't have any major issues with people looking at me while I sketch or paint. I'm sometimes so concentrated that I don't even notice it. It was definitely nice to be out and about in Split city again. Today's 'walk' was quite inspiring and I made a few more sketches that I will share but all in due time. Scroll to see more photographs and my 'wip' process. 


MORE ART MADE WITH STEADTLER WATERCOLOUR PENCILS:
FASHION ILLUSTRATION RED DRESS
SUMMER ART 2019
INSPIRED BY VIX, AKIKO AND MELODY
LADY IN LILAC
REFERENCE IS IMPORTANT
INSPIRED BY BAY TORAC

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IF YOU PLAN TO VISIT SPLIT CITY (CROATIA, EUROPE) SOME DAY, HERE ARE SOME LINKS THAT MIGHT PROVE HELPFUL:

I wrote about Split city many times, not only because it is my hometown but also because it's so gorgeous. For those of you who would like to know a bit more about this city, feel free to check the links bellow. 

1. A SHORT VISIT TO SPLIT CITY, WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO DINE?
2. HOW TO FIND PHOTO WORTHY LOCATIONS IN SPLIT CITY?
3. VISITING SPLIT CITY IN WINTER TIME
4. A FLORAL DRESS FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY
5. RESTAURANT ASIA, SPLIT CITY 
6. WHAT TO DO IN SPLIT CITY IN AUTUMN?
7. FEMININE STYLING & SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
8. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPLIT CITY
9. IS SPRING A GOOD TIME TO VISIT SPLIT CITY?
10. STROLLING SPLIT 3
11. WHERE THE SEA IS CRYSTAL CLEAR...
12. STREET STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY SPLIT
13. SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
14. WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY?
15. IS DOMINUS CATHEDRAL TOWER WORTH THE CLIMB?
16. SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET IN SPLIT CITY!
17. AUTUMN OUTFIT PROPOSAL IN SPLIT CITY
18. ADVENT IN SPLIT CITY 
19. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SPLIT CITY 
20. CHRISTMAS IN SPLIT CITY: A MIDI SKIRT STYLING






 Thank you for reading and visiting. Have a lovely weekend!


Comments

  1. J.P. Alexander13 March 2021 at 17:29

    Hermoso dibujo y me enamore de esa playa. Te mando un beso

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  2. Nancy 's Fashion Style14 March 2021 at 00:53

    I love the beach! We have been talking about a holiday to Croatie. Nature there looks amazing.

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  3. Leone14 March 2021 at 03:16

    Beautiful post, as always :)

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  4. akiko hiramatsu14 March 2021 at 05:02

    Oh, beautiful sea and rocks! It is so wonderful and happy time that you sketched there!
    When I visit Split city someday, I will see your articles:)

    akiko
    www.akikohiramatsu.com

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  5. ellie14 March 2021 at 06:26

    Such a beautiful day! Lovely landscape! Great getaway. Love the sketches!

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  6. Królowa Karo14 March 2021 at 06:46

    I love watching your work!

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  7. Pilar14 March 2021 at 08:02

    The beach looks so peaceful and relaxing. Your sketches are beautiful Ivana! Have a great week!

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  8. The Liberty Belle14 March 2021 at 08:55

    Nice sketch! I hope that you enjoyed your day in such a beautiful location.

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  9. Elena M14 March 2021 at 10:29

    Great review and beautiful photos! :)

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  10. Polyester Princess14 March 2021 at 11:03

    Nothing beats spending a sunny day in beautiful surroundings. And then to be able to sketch that splendid seascape. The colours of your sketch are amazing Ivana! xxx

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  11. Unknown14 March 2021 at 11:46

    Spalato dev'essere meravigliosa, un luogo di grande ispirazione per i tuoi bellissimi disegni!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  12. Ananka14 March 2021 at 13:14

    That looks good and love the sketching :-D Nice pencils too :-D

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  13. Kezzie14 March 2021 at 15:02

    I ALWAYS love seeing the sea in your photos. Croatia is such a wonderful country and Split is beautiful. I really like your watercolour so far and I like that you have been doing art with your goddaughter- that's really nice to hear you can share that together. I really enjoyed drawing with my niece when she stayed with us last Summer holiday.

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  14. Lovely14 March 2021 at 22:55

    What a beautiful sunny day! The sketches are great!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  15. Pablo Parra (Fungi)15 March 2021 at 03:33

    Hey Ivana, I hope you had a really nice weekend.

    I love how the sea and its surroundings are making a huge impact in your work, it really gives me peace and some chill vibes that are so necessary, specially in these days :)

    You should feel blessed to be able to walk around Split City, and not only walk but also to seat down with your pencils and start drawing. Would love to that in the upcoming spring, you gave me a nice idea for a future plan that doesn't require a lot of resources *_*

    Have a lovely week ahead,
    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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  16. The Exclusive Beauty Diary15 March 2021 at 07:43

    Predivno mi je gledati slike sunčanog Splita, plaže i mora. Nadam se da ću ove godine biti u mogućnosti posjetiti ga. Tvoja slika je kao i uvijek fenomenalna.

    New Post - https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2021/03/filorga-time-filler-night-cream.html

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  17. Anca15 March 2021 at 08:14

    Awww, everything is gorgeous! I really love all the pictures. The illustrations are beautiful too.

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  18. Corinne15 March 2021 at 09:57

    What a beautiful place to do some sketching! Looks like a very inspiring place.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartre.com

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  19. Hey I'm With The Band15 March 2021 at 11:35

    Your drawing was very beautiful!
    And what a beautiful beach, I really like the beach and the hot days.

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  20. Marisa Cavaleiro15 March 2021 at 12:37

    Hello
    I studied architecture and in drawing classes we also drew outdoors in the university city of Coimbra, you reminded me of those days of drawing notebooks in my hands! You are an artist and you draw very well! The landscape is also wonderful !!
    xoox

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  21. Rowena @ rolala loves15 March 2021 at 14:57

    It looks like you enjoyed a gorgeous day while working on your sketch. That is such a relaxing scene.

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  22. Sheila15 March 2021 at 17:58

    I like that you've zoomed in on the shapes of the distant island and the rocks. They are so interesting looking.

    I'm so happy for you that you've been able to get out and indulge in your art, Ivana!

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  23. Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fifty15 March 2021 at 22:15

    Lovely sketches, truly beautiful spot. We visited Split many years ago while cruising and we like the city a lot
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/

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  24. Vix16 March 2021 at 02:26

    A beautiful view and you captured it perfectly! x

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  25. Justcherry16 March 2021 at 03:24

    Amazing sea view with the rocks.
    A beautiful sunny day.
    Interesting and beautiful painting sketches
    Thanks for sharing info
    Have a nice week
    Regards

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