The weather was beautiful, neither hot nor cold, and Sardinia continues to impress as a giant state park, with smooth open roads, considerate traffic, friendly people, and excellent food. Apparently it had been raining a lot in the weeks preceding, so the entire country was swathed in wildflowers (especially poppies and lilacs) and greenery. Flowers […]
Tag Archives: Art While Traveling
Nuraghe Warriors
“Warrior, Left” Mixed Media, paper on canvas, 11″ x 14″ cold wax finish “Warrior Right” Mixed Media, paper on canvas, 11″ x 14″ cold wax finish Watercolor Sketch of warrior Bronzetti These ancient warriors, archers and shield-wielding boxers made of bronze, Bronzetti, are on the march. Time of conception is estimated at 2,700 years ago. […]
Nuraghe Madonnas, mixed media, faces from the past
“Face of a Bronzetti,” Mixed Media, paper on canvas, 11″ x 14,” cold wax finish “Madonna of Oliena,” Mixed Media, paper on canvas, 11″ x 14,” cold wax finish “Woman of Bronze,” Mixed Media, paper on canvas, 11″ x 14,” cold wax finish Our major search and discovery began on the island of Sardinia where […]
“Le Chapeau”
Paris, we made a quick trip to Paris ; this time playing a bit of the tourist, but mostly to drink in the modern art at the Pompidou Center and the newly reopened Picasso Museum. I was experimenting with paper towel mono-prints on an advertisement randomly painting with water colors when the lady and the […]
“Sea Creatures after Miro”
Remaining in the light hearted vein, the next piece, “Sea Creatures after Miro” was inspired by Miro’s stained glass window at the Maeght Foundation in St. Paul de Vence, France. The setting, displays, whimsical landscape, French sun, and joy de vivre contributed to creative impulses. The first image is my quick pen sketch of Miro’s […]
“Sea Visions”
Overview of art making while traveling. . . August 29th, Grand Lake, Colorado Weight and portability played a big part in material choice, maps, pens, pencils, advertisements, paper towels, whites glue,and small watercolor sets. We traveled by boat, train, car, and plane to Italy, Sardinia, France, and Great Britain. After compiling, categorizing, and editing hundreds […]