Plein Air Painting in Bermuda

  I just got back from an amazing trip to Bermuda!  It was my first time in Bermuda and it was really amazing.  The weather, colors, culture, food and drinks of the island were wonderful.  The locals were also super friendly and taught me a lot about their unique environment.
 I packed my watercolor plein air kit and got a lot of painting done.  Many things caught my eye, but I was particularly impressed with the pink color of many of the homes, which is beautifully complemented by the blues and greens of the ocean.  By the way, I learned that some of the beaches have pink sand because pink shells have been ground up by the waves over many years and mixed with the sand.  Also, the roofs have a unique shape to collect rainwater because there is no freshwater source on the island.  And there were many beautiful flowers such as hibiscus.
  For me, painting is a way of remembering special places and moments.  It's also a reason for me to explore and learn about different countries.  I can take my paints anywhere in the world and it gives me a connection to that area.  I'm so thankful that I got to paint in this beautiful country.  I only wish we could have stayed longer.. I guess I'll have to go back!

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The Original Rum Swizzle | "Bermuda's National Drink"