Playing it Lento
Two Roman drawings that took a while. The first about an hour, the second, close to it,
I was moved by police three times during the first which screwed up my sight lines a bit. The second I'm less happy with, too many stylized people, less observed, more illustrative, too much blue underpainting, but, whatever, it was fun to do.
Rome is just insanely great to draw because of all the details and textures and juxtapositions. Work is
done for the week — I can't wait to spend my weekend out on my stool.
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
Comments
I'm absolutely LOVING these!
--Trish
Posted by: Trish | July 22, 2005 02:58 PM
Danny,
That only took you an hour to do the first drawing??! Well, I am not an artist, quite obviously, because I am totally in awe of such talent. I live in London with easy access to Europe (haven't been to Rome in 25 years though) and I am trying to take in as much as I can before my move to the States in the fall. I love photography but wish I had your talent for drawing all these amazing places.
A feast for the eye, another mini cyber-vacation shared, many thanks!
Kerstin
Posted by: Kerstin | July 22, 2005 03:51 PM
Your Roman journal is wonderful! So many people! So much stuff. Since I can't go for awhile, you have given me a taste of the town. Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you are getting around.
Posted by: Lindsay | July 22, 2005 04:10 PM
Very sorry about your fall. But at least your hand wasn't broken! These sketches and narrations are absolutely wonderful. And there is no such thing as bad luck in Rome, this is Italy afterall.
Posted by: karin | July 22, 2005 04:47 PM
Hi Danny!
Why did the police move you?!!!
I am enjoying this series in Rome. It sounds like a feast for the eyes!
Cheers,
Carolyn
Posted by: carolyn | July 22, 2005 05:41 PM
niiiiice
Posted by: thayer | July 22, 2005 07:13 PM
WOW Danny, this is powerful!
Thanks for sharing.
Jan
Posted by: Jan | July 22, 2005 07:31 PM
So are tourists pausing to take a look at what you're drawing? Are you interupted or ignored by the passer-by's? I know if I was there and came across someone sketching, my curiousity would get the better of me; but I'd hate to bother someone to the point that they couldn't get their drawing done.~Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | July 22, 2005 09:13 PM
Moved by the police twice? I love the drawing--so much going on! What a feast for the eyes!
Posted by: Joyce | July 22, 2005 09:38 PM
What kind of stool do you use for drawing?
I enjoy looking at your sketches and reading your writings.
Grazie.
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Raisin Stern | July 22, 2005 11:36 PM
Oh Danny...you're in the middle of my holiday. One I've been dreaming of, and planning for a long time. These amazing sketches are bringing it all to life for me. I HAVE to get to Italy one day soon.
More please.
Posted by: kisane | July 24, 2005 02:40 AM