Sketched from a DVD still using Noodlers Highland Heather ink and watercolour, working quickly and loosely with lots of juicy water!
The small sketch in the bottom corner was sketched using a Tombow marker (942) and I love the dreamy/misty effect it has, I think I would like to use this in my journals to compliment a watercolour and ink sketch in this way. Obviously, the lovely thick smooth paper in this journal made by Russell Parry has no problem with the markers BUT would my other sketchbooks react the same?
*Need to give it a go in a Seawhite Concertina to see if it will work for my Rome trip!
Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Roma Finale
Almost forgot to post this spread, the final spread of my trip to Rome back in May. These are the sandals I purchased there, along with the postcard I sent to myself from the Vatican City...No words required to remember my time spent in this amazing place!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Noodlers Highland Heather
Trying out my new waterproof ink in a delicious colour, Highland Heather by Noodlers Inks.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Rome 09-05-12 - Page 3
Spanish Steps
Another sketch from the bottom of the Spanish Steps, then a light lunch in Dobar before heading back to the hotel to meet our transfer to the airport.
This is my final sketch in Rome...What a blast! Everything I hoped and so much more. I hope you enjoyed my trip too!
I am working on a couple of pages in this sketchbook of various things I brought home with me from my trip just to finish it off, will post when I am done!
Another sketch from the bottom of the Spanish Steps, then a light lunch in Dobar before heading back to the hotel to meet our transfer to the airport.
This is my final sketch in Rome...What a blast! Everything I hoped and so much more. I hope you enjoyed my trip too!
I am working on a couple of pages in this sketchbook of various things I brought home with me from my trip just to finish it off, will post when I am done!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Rome 09-05-12 - Page 2
Spanish Steps
We always seemed to end up here at night before heading back to our hotel, so I wanted to visit during the day, with my sketchbook, before flying home.
We always seemed to end up here at night before heading back to our hotel, so I wanted to visit during the day, with my sketchbook, before flying home.
Rome 09-05-12 - Page 1
San Andrea Delle Fratte
Our final morning in Rome and our last stroll around this beautiful city led us into the San Andrea delle Fratte and its cloisters, the light in here was just amazing!
Our final morning in Rome and our last stroll around this beautiful city led us into the San Andrea delle Fratte and its cloisters, the light in here was just amazing!
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 7
Spanish Steps
After more strolling and shop window browsing we rested on the Spanish Steps to people watch for a while before walking back to our hotel. By now daylight had passed and I decided to pull out my pale blue Lamy Safari fountain pen I keep filled with Noodlers Walnut ink and grab a quick sketch...my last of the day.
After more strolling and shop window browsing we rested on the Spanish Steps to people watch for a while before walking back to our hotel. By now daylight had passed and I decided to pull out my pale blue Lamy Safari fountain pen I keep filled with Noodlers Walnut ink and grab a quick sketch...my last of the day.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 6
Fontana Di Trevi
Absolutely packed here!!! The fountain itself is spectacular but the area in which it sits, the square, was so much smaller than I thought it would be.
Absolutely packed here!!! The fountain itself is spectacular but the area in which it sits, the square, was so much smaller than I thought it would be.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 5
Santa Maria in Trivio
Sketched in full this time before moving around the corner to see if the crowds at the Trevi fountain had died down a little
Sketched in full this time before moving around the corner to see if the crowds at the Trevi fountain had died down a little
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 4
Santa Maria in Trivio
One of the oldest churches in Rome. Another magnificent church full of gems, such as the ceiling by Antonio Gherardi .
http://www.romeartlover.it/Ceiling.html
We stopped in a cafe just opposite and rested our legs for a bit, topping up with coffee as we did so and I made a couple of quick sketches you see here. The break was more welcome than I first thought and I wasn't entirely happy with my sketch here so we stayed a while as I tried to do Santa Maria in Trivio a little more justice.
One of the oldest churches in Rome. Another magnificent church full of gems, such as the ceiling by Antonio Gherardi .
http://www.romeartlover.it/Ceiling.html
We stopped in a cafe just opposite and rested our legs for a bit, topping up with coffee as we did so and I made a couple of quick sketches you see here. The break was more welcome than I first thought and I wasn't entirely happy with my sketch here so we stayed a while as I tried to do Santa Maria in Trivio a little more justice.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 3
View From Dobar
A most enjoyable meal with a delicious bottle of red, scene sketched while waiting for our food.
A most enjoyable meal with a delicious bottle of red, scene sketched while waiting for our food.
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 2
Palatino
Sketched from opposite the Colosseum, in a quiet place, up on a higher level. It wasn't quiet for long. I didn't notice the crowd forming until I reached into my bag to put my Lamy away and grab my paints...My sketchbook and I had become quite the attraction.
Sketched from opposite the Colosseum, in a quiet place, up on a higher level. It wasn't quiet for long. I didn't notice the crowd forming until I reached into my bag to put my Lamy away and grab my paints...My sketchbook and I had become quite the attraction.
Rome 08-05-12 - Page 1
Santa Maria Di Loreta and Santissimo Notre Da Maria al Foro Traiano
Woke to another sunny day in Rome and took a long casual walk. Sketched from the (dry) steps of the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emmanuelle II with a whole group of teenagers spectating.
Woke to another sunny day in Rome and took a long casual walk. Sketched from the (dry) steps of the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emmanuelle II with a whole group of teenagers spectating.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Rome 07-05-12 - Page 5
Antico Caffe Greco AD1760
We found it!!!
I first heard about this historical coffee shop through Francesco Da Mosto in his 'Francescos Italy' DVD and just knew I would have to pay it a visit.
I indulged in a latte for 8 euros...yes 8! ...but it was worth every cent just to able to say I sat and drank coffee from the same Caffe as the likes of Keats, Stendhal and Cassanova!
I purposely chose latte because I had been drinking cappuccinos everywhere else and I didn't want to compare and take away from the moment...very wise as I can whole heartedly say it was the best latte I had in Rome!
We found it!!!
I first heard about this historical coffee shop through Francesco Da Mosto in his 'Francescos Italy' DVD and just knew I would have to pay it a visit.
I indulged in a latte for 8 euros...yes 8! ...but it was worth every cent just to able to say I sat and drank coffee from the same Caffe as the likes of Keats, Stendhal and Cassanova!
I purposely chose latte because I had been drinking cappuccinos everywhere else and I didn't want to compare and take away from the moment...very wise as I can whole heartedly say it was the best latte I had in Rome!
Rome 07-05-12 - Page 4
St Peters Basilica
WOW! What an amazing place!
Our guide was fantastic, she was an English speaking Italian and an official Vatican guide, I was so pleased about that I wanted to be told all about it with that wonderful Italian accent. She was so sweet too, respectful, informative and passionate, so passionate that she sounded how I felt, like she was seeing it all for the first time right along with us. I loved that, It was just perfect!
It was packed!!!
Apparently all other museums close on a Monday so you can imagine how busy it was. Still, I managed to soak it up, take pics and lose myself in it's wonderment to the point where no on else existed.
It was both magical and emotional.
WOW! What an amazing place!
Our guide was fantastic, she was an English speaking Italian and an official Vatican guide, I was so pleased about that I wanted to be told all about it with that wonderful Italian accent. She was so sweet too, respectful, informative and passionate, so passionate that she sounded how I felt, like she was seeing it all for the first time right along with us. I loved that, It was just perfect!
It was packed!!!
Apparently all other museums close on a Monday so you can imagine how busy it was. Still, I managed to soak it up, take pics and lose myself in it's wonderment to the point where no on else existed.
It was both magical and emotional.
Rome 07-05-12 - Page 3
Caffe Vaticano
A quick sketch of the cafe we had our coffee in before heading off to meet own Vatican guide...Almost time now!
A quick sketch of the cafe we had our coffee in before heading off to meet own Vatican guide...Almost time now!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rome 07-05-12 - Page 2
Vatican
Ooooooooh! I can't begin to tell you how excited I was sitting sketching this very special doorway. I pre-booked a guided tour through Viator online before I left England which isn't usually my style but I think part of me just wanted to KNOW it would happen and that I wouldn't miss anything once inside.
Apparently, the doorway, which was once the entrance, is now the exit. The new entrance is some modern contraption that didn't appeal to me at all.
Sun is shining brightly!
Ooooooooh! I can't begin to tell you how excited I was sitting sketching this very special doorway. I pre-booked a guided tour through Viator online before I left England which isn't usually my style but I think part of me just wanted to KNOW it would happen and that I wouldn't miss anything once inside.
Apparently, the doorway, which was once the entrance, is now the exit. The new entrance is some modern contraption that didn't appeal to me at all.
Sun is shining brightly!
Rome 07-05-12 - Page 1
Hotel Gambrinus
The breakfast room in the hotel was actually a small series of rooms connected by archways and was an architectural feast of it's own. They served everything you could think of, including homemade cake...I wish I was more of a breakfast person when I see a spread like this but it was far too early for me so I downed my expresso and cappuccinos which were delicious and thought about my exciting day ahead!
Very special day planned!
Oh, guess what?...........The sun was beaming outside!!!
The breakfast room in the hotel was actually a small series of rooms connected by archways and was an architectural feast of it's own. They served everything you could think of, including homemade cake...I wish I was more of a breakfast person when I see a spread like this but it was far too early for me so I downed my expresso and cappuccinos which were delicious and thought about my exciting day ahead!
Very special day planned!
Oh, guess what?...........The sun was beaming outside!!!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Rome 06-05-12 - Page 6
The Pantheon
Sketched from a seat, under awning, outside caffe da Claudia having a nice cappuccino...or two!
This was my last journal entry on the Sunday
Sketched from a seat, under awning, outside caffe da Claudia having a nice cappuccino...or two!
This was my last journal entry on the Sunday
Rome 06-05-12 - Page 5
Apostoli
A spot of lunch, a much needed coffee and a chance to dry off a little inside the Apostoli. Was starting to feel a bit sorry for myself here, the rain had not stopped and I was worried it would leave everywhere so wet that even if it did brighten up on the following day I would find it tricky sitting anywhere to sketch. The plastic bag I had been sitting on worked rather well today but even that was getting wet and uncomfortable. In need of a prayer I think and luckily Rome does not have a shortage of churches!
The ceiling in Apostoli was amazing, as was the huge dresser and the painted wall panelling...Is there any where bland in Rome?...I think not!
A spot of lunch, a much needed coffee and a chance to dry off a little inside the Apostoli. Was starting to feel a bit sorry for myself here, the rain had not stopped and I was worried it would leave everywhere so wet that even if it did brighten up on the following day I would find it tricky sitting anywhere to sketch. The plastic bag I had been sitting on worked rather well today but even that was getting wet and uncomfortable. In need of a prayer I think and luckily Rome does not have a shortage of churches!
The ceiling in Apostoli was amazing, as was the huge dresser and the painted wall panelling...Is there any where bland in Rome?...I think not!
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