Thursday, May 7, 2009

Island adventure—snorkeling in Lovina

This past weekend, after two nights in wonderful Ubud, we traveled north on winding mountain roads to the quiet remote town of, Lovina, Bali. We spent the afternoon snorkeling along the coral reefs which were a short jukong boat ride from the beach. It is quite amazing with brightly colored fish dashing in front of your eyes. I did this made up sketch from memory, so I don't think any of them are real species, but they are just as colorful.
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13 comments:

  1. iva yanevaMay 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    your watercolour paintings are lovely!! very cute fishes :)

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  2. lauraMay 7, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    It's a wonderful sketch--great colors and I love the splashes of blue. I could never do anything from memory. :-(
    Do you find great shells there too?

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  3. Terry BanderasMay 7, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Great fish. So simple and so colorful. I enjoy your artwork.

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  4. AlexMay 7, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    They are just so nicely done, and I could see an Ikan Buntal(puffer fish) at the bottom :) Glad you had a great one!

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  5. alissaMay 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Lovely splashes of colour. These fish are great

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  6. picklesandroses.blogspot.comMay 7, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I've been there and was amazed at the incredible brilliant life that lies beneath the clear water. I'll never forget the huge blue starfish. Love your sketch!

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  7. JonathanMay 7, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I was going to ask how you kept your paints from floating off... :) Lovely job!

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  8. HeartFireMay 8, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Those are great fish... I do remember seeing some so wildly colorful when snorkeling in Hawaii.

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  9. sueMay 8, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Love these fish, Jennifer! They look "tropical!" Your colors are so lush and rich.

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  10. Margaret AnnMay 9, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Your art continues to bloom with magical scenes and exotic adventures...Love visiting you! :)

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  11. Sherry Pierce ThurnerMay 9, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    These fish would make a terrific note card.

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  12. BeegirlMay 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    So very pretty! Sounds like fun!

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    Oh I love these. I'll have to go snorkelling next time I go to Bali. I usually just stay in Ubud now.

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