My Wrap-up of San Miguel

Sketch

I don't know about you but I seem to never finish my retreat art while on the retreat. 

For me it's not about coming home with finished art pieces.

I enjoy myself and take in as much as I can.

I fully enjoyed making this charcoal sketch for the inside of my triptych while in San Miguel.

And I'm happy I didn't rush the process because I am truly learning to love the charcoal sketching process.

When I got home, I finished it with paint. 

I have a personal challenge when traveling to retreats.

For one thing, I travel very light knowing I have to be able to manage my own luggage.

So, one thing I do is take only the supplies that are called for, with one exception. 

It is very tempting to take all my go-to supplies and tools.

You know, things you think you can't create without. 

I know you know what I mean. 

So, I allow myself to choose one thing that wasn't on the list. 

I purposely choose something that I don't use everyday.  

My tube of Golden Iridescent Gold (Fine) is what I took on this trip.
What you need to know is there was not one single tube of paint on the supply list. 
Of course I was sure that was an oversight and quickly shot an email to Rebecca to confirm.  
Nope, bring none!
A special colorlicious Mexican paint would be provided.
Katie provided us with the above image.
And I'm sorry to say, I don't know who the artist is.
I glued the image and then did a paint over. This I did finish in Mexico using liberal amounts of the Iridescent Gold mixed with every color.

I also finished my pouch that all the new art pieces fit in.

We each brought a piece of canvas that we used as a work surface while painting.
We cleaned our brushes and used up left-over paint on the canvas.
Then on the last day we each created a pouch.
We all shared many of the little scraps and they became a symbolic bond that connected each of us and the memories we made together.

favorite door

Many doors and portals await one in San Miguel.

This was one of my favorites.

couldn't pass up the selfie

I love these pictures.
My happiness shows.
♥