Sunset on an Island Paradise


#WorldWatercolorMonth Day Seventeen

For today’s watercolour I’ve time travelled. Either to last night or tonight, I don’t know which, and I also visited one of the realms of my imagination.

If I need to take myself off to relax somewhere, I have a little haven where I visit from time to time. It is most relaxing, the views are stunning whichever way I look, and there is a mini part of everything there. I love the beach with the views of the islands, behind me is the Forest of Tranquility with its lush greenery and hidden at the centre is the Mystic Waterfall. Just around the way from the waterfall are the Twilight Caves, where stars appear to twinkle from out of the darkness as one walks through.

In minutes, I can spend hours there. Exploring, relaxing, breathing in the refreshingly delicious air.

So, I spent so long there, when I returned I had to rush out today’s watercolour. It’s an illustration more than anything, and there are more trees there than I depicted! But even though the watercolour was rushed, painting it was as relaxing as being in the place itself.

Ah. It’s great when you Feel Good!

  

23 responses to “Sunset on an Island Paradise”

  1. Laura (Createarteveryday) avatar

    I love this about art – the ability to create a wonderful imaginary scene and transport oneself there! Lovely!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Laura. Yes, nothing’s impossible, is it? 🙂

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  2. Jodi avatar

    what a lovely place to go/be! And does our friend Sally/Katy/Debra go there too? LOL!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Jodi – yes it is… and it doesn’t cost a penny to go there either!
      And she does – or rather she used to – or rather one of the characters she played did – or somewhere similar… 😉

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      1. Jodi avatar

        aaaaahhh! stop the madness! LOL!

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  3. Susan Feniak avatar

    Looks like the perfect place to run away to. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It is indeed, Susan… and the good thing is no running is required! 😀

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      1. Susan Feniak avatar

        No running is a good thing!! 🙂 “Escaping” would be a much better word. There that is better. Looks like a very nice place to escape to. 🙂 Think I will go there now.

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          An escape like this is always good, even if only for a few seconds!

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  4. YesterdayAfter avatar

    Awww Tom this is great a lovely watercolor of a wonderful imaginary place to go to relax and enjoy time! Beautiful I often mind travel too it is so nice to be in amazing places… 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thank, Carolina! 🙂 Yes, I like to explore with my mind every now and then! I visit many different places, but this haven is the most relaxing!

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      1. YesterdayAfter avatar

        Yes I agree this haven is beautiful I was just in your page…it is very important to go once in a while for your inner soul and heat to switch off everything for some time and be in that haven…

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          I agree… it’s like a rapid recharge of energy… well worth a visit!

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  5. anotherday2paradise avatar

    I love your island paradise, Tom. Are there any iguanas on that island? 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Sylvia, and yes, I believe there are! Around the forest, I think. 🙂

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      1. anotherday2paradise avatar

        Oh well………I was wondering if I could send you a few, but as you already have some, they’ll no doubt multiply very fast.

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Ah, thanks anyway. You could still send them – there’s plenty of room!

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  6. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) avatar

    I’d totally travel there! Beautiful, Tom!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Charlie… and the good thing is no travelling is required! 😀

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  7. Liesbet avatar

    What a beautiful painting and scene! It reminds me of the amazing sunsets of the Caribbean Islands, where we spent a lot of time with our sailboat.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Oh Hi, Liesbet! I’m pleased my picture reminded you of the Caribbean… more than pleased in fact! (Sorry for the delay in replying… computer problems!)

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