The Pinnacles are where limestone outcrops protrude from the earth. What made them remarkable is that they occurred at a desert setting which meant that everything was the same vivid hues as deserts in Central Australia. While my family explored the territory I set myself up to do this watercolour sketch. Was terribly wind blown and bitterly cold. There's fine sand in my palette now.
Fremantle is historic and full of the most amazing old buildings made of their unique sandstone. We stayed at a pretty cottage by the beach and I took time to paint the geraniums flowering profusely.
This is also the location of our historic America Cup defense, wharfs and marinas taking up lots of the beach front. I thought the view lovely but was not able to capture everything about the water that I wished. Am resolved to get an acrylic pack ready for excursions en plein air when I get home.
