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Capturing Moments: A Plein Air Journey

Equipped with markers, pens, and watercolor paints, I set off on every journey prepared to document my experiences through Plein Air drawing and painting. Regardless of the destination, be it a new city, country, or locale, I dedicate time to visually and sensually capture the essence of each place. Basking in the sun's warmth and feeling the gentle breeze, I immerse myself in the moment as I translate the scene onto the canvas with the texture of paint or the crisp stroke of a pen. This artistic process enables me to form deeper connections with the places I visit, resulting in truly unique and heartfelt creations.

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Darcy and Eva on the beach at Bulls Island.

This is an immersive Plein air drawing depicting two children, Darcy and Eva, on Bulls Island Beach. The figures are integrated into a tranquil beach scene, with a serene view of the Atlantic Ocean in the background and driftwood in the foreground. Marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of a Rhino by artist Dawn Hunter.

White Rhino at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of two giraffes overlapping by artist Dawn Hunter.

Two giraffes at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of two Rhinos at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Two White Rhinos at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a landscape drawing of Bulls Island by artist Dawn Hunter.

This is a Plein air drawing of the forest on Bulls Island, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a landscape drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the Instituto Cajal Landscape at the Real Jardi

Instituto Cajal Landscape, Real Jardin Botanico Alfonso XIII, ink and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the big tree trunk and bamboo.

Trunk and Bamboo at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of sea lions at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Sea Lions at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Verano. It was created at the Botanical Gardens and

Verano, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of an elephant at the Zoo.

Elephant at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the South Carolina State Capitol ground.

State Capitol during the Summer, watercolor, marker, pen and ink on paper, 11" x 14."

Drawing of the trees across from the Cajal home in Madrid

Drawing of the trees across from the Cajal home in Madrid, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens by artist Dawn Hunter.

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the Japanese Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden by artist Dawn Hunter.

Japanese Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, marker and ink on paper, 11" x 14"

This is a Plein Air Painting of Madrid, Spain, landscape outside of entry way of the first Instituto

Plein Air Painting of Madrid, Spain, Landscape Outside of Entry way of the First Instituto Cajal, acrylic and ink on paper, 11" x 14"

This is a drawing of foliage up close at the South Carolina State Capitol by artist Dawn Hunter.

Foliage up Close at the South Carolina State Capitol, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of flamingos at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Flamingos at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a mixed media work by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Verano, Botanical Gardens, Madrid, Spain

Verano #2 , marker, ink and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14"

This is a drawing of Caleb's Komfort Ford and Model T in Joseph, OR by artist Dawn Hunter.

Caleb's Komfort Ford and Model T, marker and ink on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a mixed media drawing of white daisies at the Riverbanks Zoo, June in Bloom, by artist Dawn

White Daisies at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, June in Bloom, watercolor, ink and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of Finlay Park in Columbia, South Carolina.

La Journée Monet, Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the foliage outside of her kitchen window.

Foliage Outside My Kitchen Window, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Trees of Retiro Park in Rainbow

Trees of Retiro Park in Rainbow, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a mixed media work by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Green Landscape, Botanical Gardens, Madrid,

Green Landscape, Botanical Gardens, Madrid, Spain, ink and acrylic on paper, 12" x 17."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Mountain Morning, Neighborhood Street Corner.

Mountain Morning, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Bamboo at the Zoo. It was created at the Riverbanks

Bamboo at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Afternoon Hammock, Summertime Mountain View, Joseph,

Afternoon Hammock, Summertime Mountain View, Joseph, Oregon, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a Plein air drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the downtown area of Joseph, Oregon.

Downtown Walk, Joseph, Oregon, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the UCBerkeley campus.

UCBerkeley, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter titled, Plein Air Drawing of an Anthropomorphic Rock Formati

Plein Air Drawing of an Anthropomorphic Rock Formation, Alicante, Spain, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of a small tree in her backyard.

Backyard View, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the Joseph Hardware Store, Joseph, OR.

Joseph Hardware Store, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of Finlay Park, Columbia, SC.

Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of foliage at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.

Twisting Blue, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker, pen and ink on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of exotic foliage and bamboo at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Textures at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of Blue Leaves at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Blue Leaves, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, SC.

Twisting Branch, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Big Foliage, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of some of the landscaping and architecture at the Riverbank

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, SC, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of windblown trees of the Berkeley Marina by artist Dawn Hunter.

Windblown Trees of the Berkeley Marina, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing created at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter featuring flamingos through th

Riverbanks Zoo Flamingos through the Foliage, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter featuring Foliage in the Bird exhibit at the Riverbanks Zoo

Foliage in the Birdhouse, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, SC, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a backyard view a mountain range and an old factory in Joseph, OR by artist Dawn Hunter.

Backyard view Joseph, OR, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a view from a bedroom window of wild overgrowth by artist Dawn Hunter.

View from Bedroom Window, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14"

This is a drawing by artist Dawn Hunter of the waterfall at Finlay Park.

Waterfall at Finlay Park, Columbia, SC, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of a backyard view of a small tree and curving vines. There are dark line for the

Backyard, Small Tree and Curving Vines, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of a young girl swimming in a mountain lake by artist Dawn Hunter.

Summer Swim at the Lake, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the curved wall at Finlay Park during sunset by artist Dawn Hunter.

Sunset, Curved Wall and Trees at Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of a young African American girl swimming at the Wallowa Lake, Joseph, OR.

Summer Swim at Wallowa Lake #2, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the ariel view of the curved architecture of Finlay Park, Columbia, SC by artis

Ariel View of the Curved Architecture of Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of red daisies at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Red Daisies at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker, ink and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the foliage at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens by artist Dawn Hunter.

Foliage at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a drawing of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens by artist Dawn Hunter.

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Green Trees and Blue Light, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a Plein air painting of the South Carolina State Capitol by artist Dawn Hunter.

South Carolina State Capitol Painting, acrylic on Yupo, 11" x 14."

This is a marker drawing of flamingos at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Flamingos at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, #2, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a Plein Air painting of the Botanical Gardens, Madrid, Spain by artist Dawn Hunter.

Plein Air Painting of the Botanical Gardens, Madrid, Spain, ink and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of the view of the curved walkway at the John Porter Neuroscience Center during a

View of Curved Walkway from John Porter during the rain, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14."

This is a drawing of Finlay Park by artist Dawn Hunter.

Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12"

This is a landscape study at the Riverbanks Zoo by artist Dawn Hunter.

Landscape Study at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

This is a layered landscape drawing of the fountain at Finlay Park by artist Dawn Hunter.

Layered Landscape, Finlay Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12."

Dawn Hunter's drawing of the Berkeley Marina early in the morning.

Berkeley Marina, marker and pen on paper, 11" x 14"

Curved Afternoon, Bright Light at Finaly Park

Curved Afternoon, Bright Light at Finaly Park, marker and pen on paper, 9" x 12"

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