Roman snapshots
This wonderful building is on the corner of my block. It sits on top of its own little hill, surrounded by gardens. I pass it most days and finally took the time, on two separate occasions, to
study it in detail.
This city is so full of surprises. Turn a corner and a wonderful composition or juxtaposition will just jump out. This one suddenly appeared between the trees as I was hiking out to eat dinner; branches parted like a curtain to reveal this vista backed by the setting sun.
Another view that popped out; this one seen from above from a hill. These little temples must have been restored in the Roman fashion; the little tubby demons are so sweet.
The Borghese Gardens have a giant air ballon in the style of the Gondolfier Brothers. It rises silently in the air for fifteen minute trips from which one can see the whole city. Nothing in Rome is more than six stories so the big landmarks pop out across the landscape. I have now been here long enough to identify the Vatican, the Victor Emanuel Monument, the various piazzas, the Coliseum, etc.
A little bit of color, exaggerated, as it was painted in the failing light of an ending day.
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
You are infecting me with wanderlust. The Istituto is marvelous in its jumble of shapes and angles. Watch out for those wild drivers!
Posted by: Karen Winters | July 28, 2005 03:53 AM
Danny, I love these Roman posts. They remind me to just draw my own way as you do! They are beautiful. Lindsay
Posted by: Lindsay | July 28, 2005 08:53 AM
This is so much better than any postcard in rome...
Posted by: fin | July 28, 2005 11:23 AM
it is so nice to see rome again! especially from your pen and brush. keep them coming. :O
Posted by: jenny vorwaller | July 28, 2005 06:41 PM
Whoa, i'd been Blog-checking mainly when I'd get an alert. But just now I was looking for you and didn't think there'd be anything new since i had no alert but what a juicy surprise to widen my eyes by! Honey- your drawings are looking really amazing...is it true that absence makes the eyes grow fonder too? Thanks for working so hard and making me feel like I'm there with you whilst I sit in the a/c on smooth floors! I am really inspired...so Look Out!
Posted by: patricia gregory | July 29, 2005 11:37 PM
I draw with kids often... in an elementary school, and I've noticed that boys in particular, want to give up using color at a certain age...(8-ish? grades 3/4)...they want to draw with pencil almost exclusively...somewhere around grade eight, if I can get the timing just right, I can get them to indulge in using color..a bit, but they are usually dissatified with the results...what do you think?
Posted by: fern | July 30, 2005 01:32 PM
Great drawings from your trip, as always. It's amusing to see a beautiful old building and there always seems to be a huge antenna or satelite dish protruding from the roof. This is all over Europe, especially embassies.
Posted by: mark | July 31, 2005 10:06 AM
What fun architecture! Just the roofs alone look like such a blast to draw. Adore the one of the Osituto Svizzero di Roma..it really is haunting and mysterious seeming..can see the Addams family moving right in:-) Once again you've given fascinating drawings and places to see. Bravo!
Posted by: Pat | August 1, 2005 08:12 AM
This is absolutely incredible. The detail is insane. Awesome drawing.
Posted by: Lu | August 1, 2005 02:52 PM
Danny, I too love to poke around the site on the side bars ect. I love the random posts that come up to review. But I would love it if the original date of the post came up too. I like to know if its a post from last year, yesterday or 2 years ago. But maybe that's just me.
Posted by: lindsay | December 3, 2005 07:02 AM