Jenn in Galapagos
@jenningalapagos.bsky.social
A self-published author and expat in Galapagos exploring new creative outlets like watercolor painting, drawing, sketching, and poetry
Used a limited color palette & other composition tips from Alice Mawdsley’s course to sketch at halftime during last night’s football match.
Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone by not using “realistic” colors for everything, but overall I’m happy with how this turned out!*
#artistsofbluesky
Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone by not using “realistic” colors for everything, but overall I’m happy with how this turned out!*
#artistsofbluesky
March 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Used a limited color palette & other composition tips from Alice Mawdsley’s course to sketch at halftime during last night’s football match.
Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone by not using “realistic” colors for everything, but overall I’m happy with how this turned out!*
#artistsofbluesky
Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone by not using “realistic” colors for everything, but overall I’m happy with how this turned out!*
#artistsofbluesky
Another rendition of the same colored pencil sketch, but I flipped the colors.
I think I prefer the first one🤔
I think I prefer the first one🤔
March 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Another rendition of the same colored pencil sketch, but I flipped the colors.
I think I prefer the first one🤔
I think I prefer the first one🤔
Yesterday’s colored pencil sketch was inspired by an AI-generated piece a friend found on F Book.
I would love to try doing a similar series to this, but with Galapagos scenes in the distance. But now to figure out exactly how🤔
#artistsofbluesky
I would love to try doing a similar series to this, but with Galapagos scenes in the distance. But now to figure out exactly how🤔
#artistsofbluesky
March 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Yesterday’s colored pencil sketch was inspired by an AI-generated piece a friend found on F Book.
I would love to try doing a similar series to this, but with Galapagos scenes in the distance. But now to figure out exactly how🤔
#artistsofbluesky
I would love to try doing a similar series to this, but with Galapagos scenes in the distance. But now to figure out exactly how🤔
#artistsofbluesky
Did a 10 min rule of thirds study and an Ella Ruth Patreon tutorial.
Why do I feel so blahhhh?🫣
Why do I feel so blahhhh?🫣
March 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Did a 10 min rule of thirds study and an Ella Ruth Patreon tutorial.
Why do I feel so blahhhh?🫣
Why do I feel so blahhhh?🫣
I’ve been in such a weird funk for the past week…all I want to do is paint…but there’s nothing I actually feel called to paint🤔 Like the motivation is there…but no subject?
March 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I’ve been in such a weird funk for the past week…all I want to do is paint…but there’s nothing I actually feel called to paint🤔 Like the motivation is there…but no subject?
The other night I watched If & cried at least 7 times. SUCH a sweet movie🥹
I didn’t have an imaginary friend growing up, but I DID have my constant companion, Doggy, and the movie inspired me to do a little watercolor painting of him.
#artistsofbluesky
I didn’t have an imaginary friend growing up, but I DID have my constant companion, Doggy, and the movie inspired me to do a little watercolor painting of him.
#artistsofbluesky
March 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The other night I watched If & cried at least 7 times. SUCH a sweet movie🥹
I didn’t have an imaginary friend growing up, but I DID have my constant companion, Doggy, and the movie inspired me to do a little watercolor painting of him.
#artistsofbluesky
I didn’t have an imaginary friend growing up, but I DID have my constant companion, Doggy, and the movie inspired me to do a little watercolor painting of him.
#artistsofbluesky
El fin.
Ok…happier with the final product than I thought I would be.
Primarily done using colored pencils, with a bit of watercolor and gouache for the dirt and details on the banana trees.
#artistsofbluesky
Ok…happier with the final product than I thought I would be.
Primarily done using colored pencils, with a bit of watercolor and gouache for the dirt and details on the banana trees.
#artistsofbluesky
March 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
El fin.
Ok…happier with the final product than I thought I would be.
Primarily done using colored pencils, with a bit of watercolor and gouache for the dirt and details on the banana trees.
#artistsofbluesky
Ok…happier with the final product than I thought I would be.
Primarily done using colored pencils, with a bit of watercolor and gouache for the dirt and details on the banana trees.
#artistsofbluesky
March 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Feeling inspired to attempt a much more detailed piece…which also means a bigger piece than I usually do.
March 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Feeling inspired to attempt a much more detailed piece…which also means a bigger piece than I usually do.
Hey #artistsofbluesky
I’m a planner by nature, and while I probably have another 2-3 months with my current sketchbook, I need to somewhat start thinking about ordering a new one since we don’t have options here in Galapagos.
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I’m a planner by nature, and while I probably have another 2-3 months with my current sketchbook, I need to somewhat start thinking about ordering a new one since we don’t have options here in Galapagos.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Hey #artistsofbluesky
I’m a planner by nature, and while I probably have another 2-3 months with my current sketchbook, I need to somewhat start thinking about ordering a new one since we don’t have options here in Galapagos.
1/2
I’m a planner by nature, and while I probably have another 2-3 months with my current sketchbook, I need to somewhat start thinking about ordering a new one since we don’t have options here in Galapagos.
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A little 1am watercolor painting to capture last night’s blood moon lunar eclipse 🌒
#watercolors #artistsofbluesky
#watercolors #artistsofbluesky
March 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A little 1am watercolor painting to capture last night’s blood moon lunar eclipse 🌒
#watercolors #artistsofbluesky
#watercolors #artistsofbluesky
Today’s daily sketch is of the little devil kitten who now calls me mom.
Managed to get that kitten look a bitttt better than my last attempt, but still not quite. Any recommendations?
#artistsofbluesky #learningtodraw #coloredpencils #dailysketching
Managed to get that kitten look a bitttt better than my last attempt, but still not quite. Any recommendations?
#artistsofbluesky #learningtodraw #coloredpencils #dailysketching
March 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Today’s daily sketch is of the little devil kitten who now calls me mom.
Managed to get that kitten look a bitttt better than my last attempt, but still not quite. Any recommendations?
#artistsofbluesky #learningtodraw #coloredpencils #dailysketching
Managed to get that kitten look a bitttt better than my last attempt, but still not quite. Any recommendations?
#artistsofbluesky #learningtodraw #coloredpencils #dailysketching
Today’s watercolor painting.
Composition inspired by artist Anna Ka wai Kwan. Donut inspired by With Love, Meghan
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Composition inspired by artist Anna Ka wai Kwan. Donut inspired by With Love, Meghan
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March 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today’s watercolor painting.
Composition inspired by artist Anna Ka wai Kwan. Donut inspired by With Love, Meghan
#artistsofbluesky
Composition inspired by artist Anna Ka wai Kwan. Donut inspired by With Love, Meghan
#artistsofbluesky
So Musk is Dolores Umbridge, correct?
March 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
So Musk is Dolores Umbridge, correct?
A little bit better, a little bit easier.
Still torn on doing a second week of sketching giant tortoises or moving on to something else. The logic for both is the same:
These guys give me a headache🤦🏻♀️
#artistsofbluesky
Still torn on doing a second week of sketching giant tortoises or moving on to something else. The logic for both is the same:
These guys give me a headache🤦🏻♀️
#artistsofbluesky
March 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A little bit better, a little bit easier.
Still torn on doing a second week of sketching giant tortoises or moving on to something else. The logic for both is the same:
These guys give me a headache🤦🏻♀️
#artistsofbluesky
Still torn on doing a second week of sketching giant tortoises or moving on to something else. The logic for both is the same:
These guys give me a headache🤦🏻♀️
#artistsofbluesky
These goddamn tortoises will be the death of me. I feel like I need to do a second week of them🤦🏻♀️
March 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
These goddamn tortoises will be the death of me. I feel like I need to do a second week of them🤦🏻♀️
Attempted a quick pen sketch of a tortoise in between rambunctious toddlers today. Not great, but not horrible🤷🏻♀️
March 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Attempted a quick pen sketch of a tortoise in between rambunctious toddlers today. Not great, but not horrible🤷🏻♀️
Did a study of just giant tortoise heads…again. While none of them are necessarily bad, I just feel like they’re not improving with practice? Grrrrr😖
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#artistsofbluesky
March 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Did a study of just giant tortoise heads…again. While none of them are necessarily bad, I just feel like they’re not improving with practice? Grrrrr😖
#artistsofbluesky
#artistsofbluesky
Due to lack of drawing last week, giant tortoises have been rescheduled for this week🤪
Pretty proud of this guy!
#artistsofbluesky
Pretty proud of this guy!
#artistsofbluesky
March 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Due to lack of drawing last week, giant tortoises have been rescheduled for this week🤪
Pretty proud of this guy!
#artistsofbluesky
Pretty proud of this guy!
#artistsofbluesky
Y’all…having a kitten is far more distracting than I could have ever imagined. If I’m home, he thinks it’s play time. And he EXCLUSIVELY wants to play with me🙈 I love him dearly but making time for art has been near impossible.
March 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Y’all…having a kitten is far more distracting than I could have ever imagined. If I’m home, he thinks it’s play time. And he EXCLUSIVELY wants to play with me🙈 I love him dearly but making time for art has been near impossible.
Okay I’ll admit it…I’ve hardly done any drawing or painting since I brought the little kitten home🙈
Trying to force myself to get caught up today. Thankfully this week’s subject was one I’m already comfortable with.
Trying to force myself to get caught up today. Thankfully this week’s subject was one I’m already comfortable with.
February 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Okay I’ll admit it…I’ve hardly done any drawing or painting since I brought the little kitten home🙈
Trying to force myself to get caught up today. Thankfully this week’s subject was one I’m already comfortable with.
Trying to force myself to get caught up today. Thankfully this week’s subject was one I’m already comfortable with.
Should be painting or drawing…but I can’t stop staring at my sweet new little kitten 🥹🧡 Welcome home, Corviche🧡
February 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Should be painting or drawing…but I can’t stop staring at my sweet new little kitten 🥹🧡 Welcome home, Corviche🧡
Hey @altnps.bsky.social will the resist bear shirts be coming back into stock anytime soon? Trying to decide if I should just order my sticker or wait and order both at once.
Also…thanks for all you have done, are currently doing, and will continue to do💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Also…thanks for all you have done, are currently doing, and will continue to do💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
February 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hey @altnps.bsky.social will the resist bear shirts be coming back into stock anytime soon? Trying to decide if I should just order my sticker or wait and order both at once.
Also…thanks for all you have done, are currently doing, and will continue to do💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Also…thanks for all you have done, are currently doing, and will continue to do💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
The result of anxiety keeping me up until 4am🫠🫠🫠
February 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The result of anxiety keeping me up until 4am🫠🫠🫠
I’m actually obsessed with this watercolor painting of a Galapagos sea lion🥹🥹🥹
#artistsofbluesky #watercolor
#artistsofbluesky #watercolor
February 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’m actually obsessed with this watercolor painting of a Galapagos sea lion🥹🥹🥹
#artistsofbluesky #watercolor
#artistsofbluesky #watercolor