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I have had the opportunity to go out with the Barcelona sketches twice more since the SketchCrawl.First, I met the group at Parc de l'Estacio del Nord for an outside performance of Love Labour's Lost. The play was performed by Parking Shakespeare www.parkingshakespeare.com who are very good.
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| Parking Shakespeare performing in the park. |
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Despite it being in Catalan, and understanding about 10 words, it was really enjoyable. Most of us sat together drawing whilst watching. I have to say the most impressive was the scene drawn by Sagar sagar but as always I like my new friend Cesar's drawing too, and can't wait to see it finished on his blog.
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| Barcelona from Hotel America © Sue Pownall 2012 |
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| Shot with my Galaxy I at midnight |
More walking followed as we went for something to eat before going to our last locations. Some of us chose to draw La Pedreira (Casa Mila) whilst others another impressive building nearby. Cesar lent me his Sailor pen, which I now covet, which was perfect for the solid black lines. At midnight the main illumination was turned off, leaving the roofline lit, and I headed back to the apartment.
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I think Barcelona is the place this nomad can finally settle, so am starting to see about returning after my contract finishes in Muscat. Watch this blog for more details.
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Sorry about the quality of the pics, I didn't pack my scanner.
I've always wanted to sketch in Barcelona especially Casa Mila...I really like your sketch and how you captured it with simple lines. That pen looks like a must have!!?
ReplyDeleteCathy it is! I was very, very reluctant to return it.
DeleteYou are so lucky.....most of us just take photos or memories home from vacation. You make your own postcards. :)
ReplyDeleteha ha too funny
DeleteAs I've said already it's been our pleasure to have you with us.
ReplyDeleteIt's really nice to see your sketches and to read your impressions along.
Really looking forward to have you as a permanent member of the sketchers group here in Barcelona.
Till then take care and keep in touch!
Pleasure was all mine.
DeleteSee you soon :)
I've heard lots of nice things about Barcelona and I'd already formed the opinion it would be a great place to sketch and paint. You've just added to that opinion quite substantially. Great sketches as always. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's always been one of my favourite cities. I've never drawn here before but there is something to draw around every corner.
DeleteAnother nice round of sketches, Sue! I like the strokes of greenery on the Hotel America sketch. Also...nice contrast on the Gaudi building (you obviously put the Sailor Pen to good use).
ReplyDeleteI have been to Barcelona - It is a wonderful place for an Artist - Full of culture and I can see why you would like to settle there - though I wondered if you ever would settle, lol! Wonderful sketches :0)
ReplyDeleteSue- Your sketches are always fantastic. I love how you see and experience life. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to Miguel Herranz.
Great sketches Sue, looks like you had a fantastic time
ReplyDeleteA Sketch Crawl certainly sounds like such a fun event, especially for talented artists like yourself Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow Sue, great sketches of the Shakespeare group and the public. And to go out for night sketches is such a goo idea! Love the drawin you made with the sailor pen ( although I need to google what that actually is).
ReplyDeleteBarcelona is such a wonderful city, I can imagine you'd want to move there next!
Oh my it looks like you're having the time of your life! And what a wonderful way to record everything by sketching.
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