Some more lunch break sketches from Palermo's seafront area. Here's a rear view of the 'Porta dei Greci', an old gateway set within the city walls. I liked the sparkling view of the sea from this side, even if the front is far more ornate.
This is the top of a beautiful pillar, one of two that seem to have once been an entrance way.
I've been using some very cheap Stabilo point 88 pens. They have a quality that I like (or defect depending on your point of view!) If you add water the ink melts into a watery effect.
See below.
There are 25 colours to choose from, some are very bright, but I bought brown, grey and black to play with, but I find the purple very tempting!
12 comments:
I like so much these poetic, peaceful images of the beautiful Sicily!
I can see why you like those pens so much - that's a great effect!
Love all three sketches. I bought some Stabilo pens just before cleaning up my art table. Now where did I put them?
Very nice drawings Cathy. I would like some pens that use waterproof ink so I could use watercolour over the top. But I sometimes use a fountain pen that does the same as your third drawing - great to get some tone.
Super...well done Cathy.
Gorgeous sketches. What a beautiful place and a lovely way to spend your lunchtimes! xx
Great sketches Cathy....love the watery effect
These lovely sketches remind me that I have yet to get the most out of the Stabilo pens that I had for Xmas. They seem to work differently on less absorbent paper I've found.
Thanks for inspiring me yet again!
These are so nice - your drawings always make me wish I was taking a trip (down a dusty lane, of course).
Nicely done! I saw some of these pens at Dick Blick's the other day and thought of buying some. I didn't realize they weren't waterproof.
What gorgeous sketches of the beautiful views you see on your lunch break. Wow! I have the Stabilo pens in all the colors, a gift from a dear friend. I too love the fact that you can get a watercolor effect with them. Again, gorgeous sketches!
Fantastic sketches =)
I really like how you have chosen to just paint and draw small parts of the scenery. I love the Stabillo pens too, especially the yellow ochre and light brown pens.
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