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Tag Archives: Denmark
Do Danish Cows Like Gouache?
I was out looking for a scene to paint and stopped at a bird sanctuary. It was a gorgeous scene with a pond, geese, a meadow, trees, and a herd of cows. Since I am traveling without an easel, I … Continue reading
Another Danish Tree
I have been using a lot of crayon-resist lately. I like the texture and mix of colors it gives when it is overpainted with a simple gouache wash. I also appreciate the crayons for being so easy to bring along … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Crayon Resist, Denmark, Gouache, Hareskov, Plein Air
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Hotel Lobby II
This sketch is a continuation of yesterday’s post, looking a little more to my right. I thought the rich deep colors of the hotel lobby seemed to cast a mood on the people sitting at that table.
Posted in Figures, Interior
Tagged Copenhagen, Denmark, Gouache, hotel lobby, Urban Sketching
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Flowers in a Hotel Lobby
It started to rain, so I waited with a cup of coffee in a hotel lobby in Copenhagen. As I sat there, I began to sketch the flowers on the table in front of me. I wanted to fill in … Continue reading
Drawing in the Glyptotek Winter Garden.
Sitting in the Carlsberg Glyptotek cafe, I could look down into its winter garden. The large hall with its skylights and lush tropical plants is filled with a warmth that invites people to linger and appreciate. It must have been … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Carlsberg Glyptotek, Crayons, Denmark, Gouache
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Rest Break
We stopped by the side of the road on the island of Funen in Denmark, so I could take photos and sketch a bit. I turned to come back to the car and noticed my husband solving his NYT crossword … Continue reading
Sunset on Samsø Island
We visited Denmark’s Samsø Island for a few days of biking and hiking. On our last evening, we climbed Ballebbjerg Hill, the highest point on Samsø at 209 feet (64 meters). It was a great place to watch the sunset … Continue reading