Bittersweet

My Disneyland pass expired last Tuesday... So far I'm doing well without it, in all honestly I need a break from the Park. At this point, the thing I miss the most is the opportunity to relax on a bench and sketch landmarks and passersby...

This was drawn Mon 9/24/2012

Fowler's Inn

I went to Disneyland today... and instead of going on the attractions like a normal guest, I painted this picture. I always forget this place exists, it's over near the docks for the Sailing Ship Columbia. It's a really nice little area, especially since it doesn't see nearly as much foot traffic as other areas in the park. That is if you can stand listening to Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah for a few hours. haha

Sketching the Grid

Farewell Flynn's Arcade.

Last night I visited California Adventure to say goodbye to elecTRONica. Now I'm not the biggest fan of TRON: Legacy (However, I am a HUGE fan of TRON), but I loved the vibe of the event. It was always such a fun and upbeat place whenever I visited (and I was there since day one) and last night was probably the best night I've experienced there. Everyone was dancing and having fun and enjoying the last night. There were even people dressed up, which makes me wish that I had thought of that because I have a perfectly good old school TRON costume. Oh well. I went to the party to sketch, and boy, did I sketch! A whole 26 pages worth! So here they are below! It's really quite a challenge to sketch dancing, but I find it fun. 

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I miss elecTRONica. :( 

Island

another Disneyland sketch. Drawn on 12/26/2011.

Disneyland Pen Sketches

These are from 9/25/2011

Observational Paintings at the Happiest Place on Earth

I like Disneyland. Okay, that's quite an understatement right there. I LOVE DISNEYLAND. (definitely more accurate) Growing up in Southern CA, the park has always been a major part of my life. Oftentimes I go there by my lonesome, taking along a sketchbook. One day a little over a year ago I decided that I wanted to try something new. I had bought a little watercolour travel kit and was curious whether or not I could paint in the the park. The Answer? Yes. It was great fun, as Disneyland offers some unique architecture and landscape to paint. I never did finish my first piece though.

And then a couple of months ago I decided I wanted to paint there again. I like going to the parks alone when I go specifically to draw because it means I have the freedom to roam around and stay put for as long as I like. It's great. 

I need to go back there to paint again. :< As soon as this semester's over I think I shall.