down a dusty lane.....: The Village Square

Thursday, 8 December 2011

The Village Square

If you venture into some of the smaller towns and villages in Sicily you will always find there is a village square where old men gather to play cards and chat. If ever a 'stranger' comes into the village you can be sure they have noticed, if there is any gossip then they will know and the Sicilian 'coppola' or cap is a must!
This my latest page for the Sketchbook Project, only three more double pages left to do!

17 comments:

Zoe, ontheroad said...: I was just thinking of my trip to Sicily this holiday season and missing it, and all the wonderful towns.

Thanks for sharing this terrific reminder.; 8 December 2011 at 18:20
Vicki Holdwick said...: I really like this one, Cathy, and I'd love to visiy your neck of the woods.

xoxo; 8 December 2011 at 18:25
Anonymous said...: Hello Cathy,
Wonderful painting.
Wouldn't it be fun to have a sit and a chat with those blokes? (I know...I'm easily pleased...lol). I bet they have some stories to tell.
Watch out Cathy - you'll hear a knock on the door Christmas day and there's Vicky with her bags...'I was just passing....'
Stew.; 8 December 2011 at 20:08
Anonymous said...: ....of course, it could be me!; 8 December 2011 at 20:09
Unknown said...: That is a lovely intimate picture; it is obvious you love the country and its people. I am left wondering one thing though. Where do the women sit around to gossip?; 8 December 2011 at 20:29
Cathy Holtom said...: Stew - You'd have to learn the local dialect first!

Bella - In the small villages you'd most likely find them at home, probably in the kitchen!; 8 December 2011 at 21:26
rrARTz said...: this is so well done!; 9 December 2011 at 01:32
Nicky插畫之旅 said...: lovely work. you have captured vivid atmosphere. About the sketchbook project, I am also thinkging about to atttned it..; 9 December 2011 at 05:04
Alex said...: so well captured! I love how the slow and easy lifestyle presents in your art...as if time just stood still for a moment =) Pretty stuff!; 9 December 2011 at 10:46
Anonymous said...: This local dialect wouldn't be Yorkshire dialect would it?
Mmm...guess that would have to be in ....Yorkshire.
Stew.; 9 December 2011 at 18:14
Sandra said...: Did you show them your drawing? Did they keep glancing your way?
You certainly captured the slow pace.; 9 December 2011 at 20:33
Sasa Saastamoinen said...: Great characters!; 10 December 2011 at 03:54
Anonymous said...: You cam just imagine them commenting on everyone and everything!; 10 December 2011 at 17:27
Anonymous said...: Lovely sketch! I think these gentlemen are universal - they look very much like a couple of my neighbourd...!; 11 December 2011 at 10:15
Annett's Sketchbook said...: this is great! I agree with marancat - they are universal - and I feel like standing in a park right now watching them ;); 11 December 2011 at 20:04
bettyfromtexas said...: Priceless!! You have completely captured their attitude and demeanor!!; 21 December 2011 at 06:12
fados do lar said...: So good. :); 27 December 2011 at 15:41