Camp Island, in the middle of Karluk Lake

9/1/2021

There's no other way to say it--Sara and I were incredibly lucky to spend time on Camp Island at the Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge. Special thanks to Stacy and her team. There were bears and boats and planes, oh my! And it was sunny!

Our trip to Karluk Lake is part of our Rasmuson Project, and sketches and writing from this experience will work their way into our final collection. We found inspiration in the solitude--so quiet at night we could hear the waterfalls across the lake. A lake so big we kept expecting the tide to go out. Nature and animals right there in a way that makes Kodiak feel like a big city.

I was nervous about having to limit my palette for this trip, but I thought about our Kodiak summer colors and ended up with 12 colors that worked nicely together. (Palettes really do fit a place--I took this same palette out of state recently, and some colors just didn't work.) It was a treat to be able to paint out doors, with the sun drying my wet paper.

And maybe we cooked a little

50 Comments

Tania

9/4/2021 11:42:30 am

Love the camp island photos! Especially second photo with boat in it - colors in the sky are beautiful. & the clouds reflected in the water on the other photo. Exciting to see your sketches- new cards coming out inspired by Camp Island?!

Tash

9/4/2021 11:59:14 am

We're keeping our Rasmuson work under wraps right now, but there are new designs on the horizon for sure!

Natalie T.

9/4/2021 12:08:30 pm

Every time I think of the Sara/Tash collaborations I get so excited. Looked like a gorgeous trip filled with creative work and friendship. ❤️

9/4/2021 12:22:25 pm

You were instrumental in our first show!

Alson

9/4/2021 12:16:18 pm

What a neat experience! I love seeing your inspiration and the art you create! The second photo with the boat is my favorite — because of the sky!!!

9/4/2021 12:22:00 pm

The sky blew me away as well! The whole trip blew me away!

Beth

9/4/2021 12:23:53 pm

Excited to see what you have coming up! Beautiful location. And that palette works perfectly! Love it!

9/5/2021 01:56:18 pm

We're building our collection for the final project.I love Kodiak colors.

Terry

9/4/2021 12:25:20 pm

Hi Tash, I’m entering your contest! But I have to say the post was worth seeing and your cool artwork. it is incredibly beautiful in Kodiac and I’m guessing most of Alaska! Rivals Hawaii! In the summer, it reminds me of Hawaii—so much green.
See you on zoom in a couple of weeks. Bye, I missed your interview, I saw the link afterwards, are there replays? Aloha, Terry

9/4/2021 12:53:40 pm

Aloha! Our islands share some green colors, that's for sure. There is a replay and I need to figure out how to put it on my website:) Talk/see you soon!

Mattie

9/4/2021 12:29:04 pm

So glad it looks like you had a great time and made it back in plenty of time! Great pics 🥰

9/4/2021 12:52:17 pm

How'd your adventure go out there?!

Natalie

9/4/2021 12:47:26 pm

Looks glorious 💙 love the reflections as well as the cooking fun!

9/5/2021 01:52:39 pm

The lake was flat calm while we were there, though I guess it's big enough that it can get some serious waves. Amazing place and special trip, for sure.

Alizul Rosado

9/4/2021 12:51:05 pm

It is always heartwarming to see the place I love to call home beautifully depicted in your art. Even though I may not see every nook and cranny this emerald island has to offer with my own eyes, your paintings bring those places to life in an accessible and fun way.

9/4/2021 12:56:48 pm

Thank you. I'm so lucky to be able to visit a few places during this project--we're barely scratching the surface of this amazing archipelago. I'm so glad to be able to share my art with you.

Kris link

9/4/2021 12:53:50 pm

Wow! What an amazing experience! Love the photos and the paintings you made! I am so jealous! Glad you had a fantastic time!

9/4/2021 05:50:42 pm

Still angling for an Aloha Project...just saying!

Shannon link

9/4/2021 12:57:21 pm

This looks fabulous! What a great and inspiring adventure! I've been to your website to order...but somehow missed you did blog posts - glad to discover that! Best to you from NC sweet friend : )

9/4/2021 05:46:34 pm

I've been slow with the blog posts, but wanted to show people what I've been up to. Hope you can make it back to the island soon.

Rebecca L

9/4/2021 01:14:55 pm

What beautiful photos and what an amazing opportunity! I can’t wait to see the beautiful things you create after this trip.

9/4/2021 05:47:09 pm

We hope to share our final project with Kodiak. Stay tuned!

Kaye

9/4/2021 01:15:12 pm

Do you ever feel sorry for people that don't get to call Alaska home like we do? 😉

9/4/2021 05:44:57 pm

We are lucky, aren't we?!

Lori Trew

9/4/2021 01:50:54 pm

I miss Kodiak so much. Living there was a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to come back and visit.

9/4/2021 05:45:26 pm

We all keep coming back to this island!

Karen

9/4/2021 02:17:34 pm

You are capturing the beauty of our island with the zest you exhibit in life. I love your pink clouds. Thank you for a glimpse of somewhere I have yet to visit.

9/4/2021 05:48:52 pm

We really hope our final project will be able to share glimpses of the archipelago--so many places I've haven't seen yet. Such a great place we live in.

Kathy J

9/4/2021 03:12:29 pm

What a fun experience! And what a great giveaway! I love your art!

9/4/2021 05:49:11 pm

Thank you!

Joy Arneson

9/4/2021 04:24:34 pm

So beautiful! Love the Tash/Sarah collaboration❤️

9/4/2021 05:49:37 pm

Sara is such an amazing partner to have for this project!

Tanya K Schultz

9/4/2021 05:39:41 pm

Thanks for the sneak peek into what you and Sara have been doing. Cannot wait to see the finished product! Great kitchen pic of the two of you. :)

9/4/2021 05:50:06 pm

Thought I'd sneak that kitchen picture in...

JoAnne Knight

9/4/2021 07:08:44 pm

Love the sun!

9/5/2021 01:53:24 pm

Amazing light out there.

Jolene Lechner

9/4/2021 07:40:48 pm

What an amazing adventure! Love your beautiful work.

9/5/2021 01:53:52 pm

We had so much fun. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my work!

Lisa

9/4/2021 09:23:35 pm

Love all the colors, so vibrant 😍

9/5/2021 01:50:40 pm

This island is so inspiring when it comes to color!

Natalee

9/4/2021 09:34:19 pm

Looks like a fun trip! Love your art and especially your new creations!!

9/5/2021 01:54:27 pm

Trip of a lifetime. Glad my art makes you happy!

Jamie

9/4/2021 10:30:57 pm

Looks like you had an awesome time, even with the small color pallet. Miss the Kodiak Fam...

9/5/2021 01:50:15 pm

We had a blast! Hope to see you soon.

Kathy

9/4/2021 11:05:49 pm

Wow. Looks like you made the best of summer! Love your work. How fun and inspiring. Can’t wait to see more!!

9/5/2021 01:49:52 pm

We've got lots up our sleeves! Can't wait to share.

Carol Lambert link

9/4/2021 11:22:16 pm

Brilliant you!! Perfect place for peaceful bear watching, lake exploring, and painting. I’m so impressed that you thought up such a wonderful project!! 👏👏👏

9/5/2021 01:49:19 pm

We were speechless when we heard we'd received a collaborative grant from Rasmuson!

Ami Cecil

9/5/2021 06:42:34 am

Love everything about this trip so much. My fave pics are the second one with the boat in the water and the one with the mirror reflection in the water. Could look at them and dream all day!

9/5/2021 01:54:58 pm

Couldn't believe how flat calm it was out there. It was dreamy!

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Camp Island, in the middle of Karluk Lake

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