Very happy to be on the Big island of Hawaii again and very happy to report that life is still better at the beach.
It’s still 83F, sunny with cloudy periods,possible showers, an earthquake or two and the possibility of a tsunami. The lava is still flowing but, last I read, all is well. With 8 different ecosystems, mother nature is always up to something here!
For us, as a family, it is time to recharge and get inspired after the winter season in the mountains.
I love discovering new shapes, colours and textures over here. The flora and fauna is so unique and special to the Big Island.I am amazed to still be discovering new buds,seeds and pods after all of my years visiting here.
Always thankful for my big straw hat that spends more time carrying my finds,than on my head. I find it hard to go for a walk or run without picking something up.
Some tropical foliage for your drawing inspiration. Tropical is trending right now. Pineapples, flamingos and large-scale tropical leaves are everywhere.
I have a love on for large tropical leaves. I love any kind of leaf, seed or pod but the more unusual and the bigger, the better.
Sharing some of my favs with you all the way from the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Beach time sketching..
ONE of these things I will not be using for drawing inspiration. Centipedes, ants and the occasional flying cockroach seem to go hand in hand with the tropics.
Sending some Aloha your way!
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I am super happy and inspired by your post! Mt. Currie has a fresh dusting of snow and Ram and I are off to do our circle around 1 Mile and enjoy our lil beach in cooler climes!!