As I prepared for the trip, I starting researching the places we would visit in Scotland, with great excitement, and joined Ancestry.com. Each name I explored led me to something else that led me to read an article about Miss Marion Campbell of Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland. She was an authoress and archaeologist who's life work was invaluable to locating many of the great ancient markers and stones in Scotland. I found this image of Kilberry Castle on the internet, which I painted in my sketchbook, not yet knowing how important this place was in the history of my family!
Scotland Tour 2017 Watercolor Sketchbook
My husband and I toured Scotland this last summer in 2017. It was a specific tour for members of Clan Campbell of North America, an opportunity to visit Scotland and see not only the highlights of Scotland, but even more specifically to visit the castles and historic sights of the Clan Campbell in Scotland. I love to to do travel sketchbooking, usually getting some pages done before the trip, during the trip, and even more when I get home from the photos I took while on tour.
This trip was very near and dear to my heart! A trip that I had been dreaming of for over 40 years to visit the homeland of my maiden name, Campbell! I had been taught since just a wee lassie to be very proud of my Campbell name and history! So here goes! In memory of my father, Kenneth, whose birthday would have been today, Valentine's Day, I will be sharing watercolor sketches from my Scotland Journal two to three times a week. I hope you will follow along and look forward to seeing what I will be posting. Scotland is a magical, beautiful, and atmospheric place which has captured my heart! As Robert Burns wrote, "...wherever I wander, wherever I roam, the hills of the Highlands forever I love."
Christmas Bazaar at The Sydney Bakery and Wine Bar in Mukilteo, Washington
So excited to be showing my art at the Christmas Bazaar at The Sydney Bakery and Wine Bar this weekend at 613 5th St. Mukilteo, Washington, 98275! My paintings, prints and cards will be available on sale Friday, Dec. 1, 5-7 pm, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10- 4 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10-2 pm. Please stop in enjoy the great food, lattes, wine, and do some artsy holiday shopping! See you there!
