Coral Sea, Australia
Diving the Great Barrier Reef was really a dream come true. I panicked for the most part, but looking back at it has me in a total state of awe. It took me three attempts to calm my nerves and get a hang of things. But once I did, I was so inspired! I remember thinking - 'I've got to paint this'. And I did, propped on the rocking boat, soon after I got out of the waters. I even forgot about my sea sickness for a little bit there. To me, this was the best way to relive what I had seen. The reef is one of those majestic, beautiful things that puts everything into perspective and makes you feel at peace. Getting certified has become a part of my to-do list for the year. And I have Jen, my dive instructor, to thank for guiding me through this world unseen! This was my thank you note to Jen, and she loved it !
Managed to kick off day one of the year with a dive and a painting. Pretty special I'd think! And with travel sketching having reached a whole new level, I plan to invest more time and effort into creating art from life experiences. And here's wishing that this will be a revolutionary year for all!
