Tag Archives: Urban Sketching

Playing Is Serious Work

The grandson of our host here in Odense came over for the morning. He is a beautiful child of nearly two years. I noticed how serious he was as he went about the work of playing. He had a plan … Continue reading

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Happy Hour at Munke Mose Park, Odense

Munke Mølle is a park in Odense that borders the city center. I was sketching there late this afternoon and it was full of people beginning their weekend, including this group of men having a beer together. I wanted to … Continue reading

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An Avenue of Trees

It turns out that Dinklage Germany, which we stumbled upon when looking for a hotel at the end of the day yesterday, is lush, green and incredibly beautiful. When we saw it this morning we decided to spend a day … Continue reading

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Driving Through France

We are slowly making our way from Barcelona to Copenhagen and drove today in France from Narbonne on the Mediterranean to Beze, a small village not far from Dijon. Although the jostling of a car in motion creates challenges, I really … Continue reading

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Goodbye Spain

We left Barcelona today but not before I sketched a stranger paying her bill at the front desk. I could hear that she had a question about a charge and I could see that her concern showed in her shoulders … Continue reading

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Tourists Pose at Güell Park, Barcelona

For our last outing in Barcelona we visited Güell Park. The park features the work of Antoni Gaudí and is located in the hills overlooking the city and Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular place among tourists and locals with … Continue reading

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Lunch in Barcelona

We had a late lunch today on the plaza outside a small vegetarian restaurant near the center of Barcelona. The food was great and I liked the yellow sign and tablecloths and the way they complemented the green trim of … Continue reading

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