The 30-day challenge, day 7

Back to the Roman Baths. I wasn't finished with them. They made a real impression on me. I wanted to capture the fluidity and looseness of ink I had yesterday with Joris, but this time with an architectural scene.

The 30-day challenge, day 6

'Joris', ink and watercolour on paper, 21 x 29.5 cm

I have been a cat-lover all my life, so it's no surprise that I have a large collection of cat photo's. This is 'Joris'; a beautiful ginger tom-cat we had  when I was a teenager.

The 30-day challenge, day 5

The Royal Crescent, ink on paper, 29.5x21 cm

Back to Bath again... This time The Royal Crescent with the view partly obstructed by a large tree. The first drawing that I am actually genuinely happy with. The tree not only provides depth, but also contrast in line and darkness.
Stunning building. Wouldn't mind living in one of their apartments.... (yup, dream on...)

The 30-day challenge, day 4

Place de la Concorde, ink on paper, 29.5x21 cm

Paris again. The expression says: See Naples and Die. However, I can't vouch for Naples like Goethe did, but Paris ranks up there for me! 

The 30-day challenge, day3

Back to the Roman Baths! The intense green waters combined with Roman and Edwardian architecture was for me a very compelling, yet peaceful image.

I can see that I will be all over the shop regarding my subject-matter. Nevertheless, the task I've set myself is a drawing a day. Knowing myself, I did not set myself any restrictions concerning the content, so brace yourselves for a barrage of ideas! 

The 30-day challenge, day 2

Rue de Rivoli, ink on paper, 29.5x21 cm

It has been a while since I was in Paris, but my 30-day challenge opened an opportunity for me to dust off a lot of old photographs of beautiful places that I've visited. For me, I like Roman architecture and all the subsequent periods of architecture that based their principles on it. In other words: bring on the arches and pillars!

The 30-day challenge, day 1

The Roman Baths, ink on paper, 29.5x21 cm

A quick sketch from the Roman Baths in Bath. I am trying to keep simplicity of line, no frills. Explorations of the wonderful green water will come later this month.