Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait

Zensations Ambassador for Zebra Pens. Zentangler & watercolorist & who knows what next

[Doodlewash @doodlewash]

Humming A Happy Tune - #doodlewashJanuary2025 #WorldWatercolorGroup - https://t.co/fLJIvSblHE

[Doodlewash @doodlewash]

A Chance To Fly - #doodlewashJanuary2025 #WorldWatercolorGroup - https://t.co/nr13XEW1Cu

[Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium]

Just like the rest of our seals and sea lions, Skinny participates in her own care! She knows to open wide so her team can do some daily maintenance and check on her dental health.

(p.s. - the toothpaste is fish flavored 😊)

[Doodlewash @doodlewash]

Going In Circles - #doodlewashJanuary2025 #WorldWatercolorGroup - https://t.co/iSKSt1bj87

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Sarcastic Fringehead. Did you know the Sarcastic Fringehead stretched its mouth sideways, to over 4 times its usual size in a ‘gruesome grin’?
#kuretakezig_usa pen & #danielsmithartistsmaterials Watercolor in a #MaryRoff Handmade Journal.

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Cow.
Did you know the Vechur is the smallest breed of cow in the world, around 3 feet tall & weighing 250-300?
#kuretakezig_usa Pigment pen & #danielsmithartistsmaterials Watercolor in a #lightwish_official sketchbook.
#WorldWatercolorGroup

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Swiss Cheese Plant.
Did you know the name Monstera deliciosa translates to Delicious Monstrosity? #kuretakezig_usa Pigment pen & #danielsmithartistsmaterials Watercolor in a #lightwish_official sketchbook.
#WorldWatercolorGroup

[Oregon Zoo @OregonZoo]

Purrfect popsicles

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary202 prompt5: Sprites.
Did you know Sprites, the name for red lightning, stands for Stratospheric Perturbations Resulting from Intense Thunderstorm Electrification? Pentel Mattehop Rollerball Gel Pens on Lightwish Black paper.
@pentelofamerica #lightwish_official

[Oregon Zoo @OregonZoo]

The rescued cougar cubs are getting very brave

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

Book Review: Watercolor in the Woods: Paint a Whimsical World of Forest Animals, Botanicals, Toadstools and More by Jane Carkill, a book with 30 tutorials of fabulous foliage and fun little critters.
Find the whole review at Doodlewash. https://t.co/YA261HVIf4

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Bubble Bath.
Did you know the first commercial bubble bath products were sold in the 1930s? @kuretakezig_usa Zig Pigment pen, @danielsmithartistsmaterials Watercolor in a #lightwish_official sketchbook. #danielsmithwatercolors #WorldWatercolorGroup

[Doodlewash @doodlewash]

Pig In A Blanket - #doodlewashJanuary2025 #WorldWatercolorGroup - https://t.co/6QTeWJqMg3

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Pig
Did you know it's believed ancient armies made pigs squeal so the sound would frighten war elephants into running?
Pentel Mattehop Rollerball Gel Pens on Lightwish Black paper.
@pentelofamerica #lightwish_official

[Oregon Zoo @OregonZoo]

How your email finds Moshu 💤

📷 Keeper Kyla

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Snowy Owl.
It’s National Bird Day.
Did you know the snowy owl can swallow animals 1/3 their own size because their stomach can stretch up to three times its size?
Pentel Pop Gel Pens on Fabriano Black Black paper.
@pentelofamerica @fabriano1264

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Fan.
Did you know hand fans probably originated in ancient Egypt around 4000 years ago?
@kuretakezig_usa Managaka Zig Pigment pen & #danielsmithwatercolors Watercolor in a Lightwish Cold Press sketchbook. #lightwish_official #WorldWatercolorGroup

[Life Imitates Doodles - Sandra Strait @LifeImitatesDdl]

#DoodlewashJanuary2025 prompt: Pega Donkey.
Did you know that Pega Donkeys are used to breed Pega Mules, known for their unusual gait in dressage? Daniel Smith Watercolor on handmade Wanderings watercolor paper. #danielsmithwatercolors @wanderingscrafted #WorldWatercolorGroup

[ArtsyThyme 🇨🇦 @ArtsyThyme]

Finished painting my drawing from the other day, based on a photo from Yesstyles website.

Character is my OC, Akiko. Testing out the kuretake watercolours Josh got me for Christmas.

#rkgk #watercolorpainting #artmoots #OC #traditionalart

[Oregon Zoo @OregonZoo]

Jozi is a melon baller