Lost in Savannah
Posted: March 19, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized 22 CommentsI was planning to post some of my workshop demos from Palmetto Bluff today, but even though I made it back to Montreal, it seems that my suitcase (sketchbooks included) is still in Savannah. It was an early flight so I’ll chalk it up to a Delta employee who hadn’t had coffee yet, or who was suffering from post St. Patrick’s day fatigue (the festivities go on forever in that city). While I was waiting for both of my flights to take off, I sketched these through the oval windows of the plane with a Pentel brush pen in a Moleskine sketchbook. I don’t work much in brush pen but I really enjoyed how much territory you can cover on the paper in a short time, and how quickly you can build up the darks.
Hopefully my bag with sketches will be back in Montreal in time for tomorrow’s post.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Best wishes for your luggage! These are nice. I’ve had surprising fun with a Pentel pocket brush.
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Thanks Dee. Still no sign of the luggage!
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Ugh… sorry to hear about the luggage…. here’s hoping it arrives safe and sound quickly! But these sketches are awesome! Love the detail you managed to include. I need to dust off my pocket brush… thanks for the inspiration!!
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Ugh is right. Still no luggage, Delta has no idea where it is. I spent the day calling them in frustration! I hope they find the bag soon. Hope you like using the brush!
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You’re kidding?! They actually lost it? That’s crazy… I don’t think I’d be able to keep my cool. Sending you positive vibes that it will turn up soon!! ✨
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Your quick sketches are amazing. I think because you are so observant of the darks and lights, and the depth. Wow.
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Thanks so much ChesapkLady!
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Oh dear. Hope all has arrived. as usual fun informative workshop with old and new artist friends. Thank you
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It was a great group, wasn’t it? So glad you were closeby and able to attend. Enjoy the rest of your time in the south.
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Sorry about the delay with your bag…hope it arrives soon. These are great! I usually forget about just using a brush pen, but you’re right, they do cover a lot of territory quickly…and well!
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Thanks Joan. Still no sign of the bag. Ugh… But the rest of the week in the south was wonderful.
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See…we loved you so much here in South Carolina and Georgia, there was a secret plot to try and keep you down here! I hope your wonderful paintings and luggage return to you back home quickly. Thanks again for your wonderful workshop.
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It was wonderful to have you in the group Victoria. I especially loved your treehouse sketch! Hope to see you again soon.
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So annoying…But I love the sketches. Wish I was at that workshop…
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Thanks! It was a great group at the workshop but the luggage still has not been found!
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Oh no!
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I love these, they convey the urgency of a busy airport. Just fantastic.
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Thanks so much Organic Artist.
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Shari, how crazy!!! Here’s hoping that they find it soon. If they gave you a baggage claim then it is somewhere in their system, and they will bring it to you. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it makes it home quickly.
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My fingers are turning purple from keeping them crossed for so long Janine. Still no sign of the bag!!! I have not given up hope though.
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My sister from Hawaii contacted us because my husband works for Delta. Here use his advice: Delta is one of the top airlines for tracking lost baggage, though because it is an international, it make take awhile to correct the error. He says to contact the local airport’s Delta baggage claim office, which you say you have already done. Sometimes these things take time. Best wishes. Your art us amazing. I do portraits. God bless.
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Hi Jane, Thanks so much for writing me with your good advice. I keep calling Delta and I know the bag will turn up eventually. But in the meantime it is causing me a lot of grief. I’m sure it’s sitting in an airport somewhere, just waiting to be discovered and sent to me. Let’s hope it will be soon.
Shari
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