I'm crazy about published travel sketchbooks. I have more in my personal library than the law allows ---and one day I'll share the titles with you, if you like. I've made travel sketchbooks myself for a long time. In the beginning, the books were more journal than sketchbook, with many fewer drawings than words. Now the reverse is true.
Here's a sampling:
I've created a new gallery of my recent travel sketches. There it is--- at the top of the left column on this page.
With my stay in Paris fast approaching, I'm mulling over what art supplies to take. I plan to do quick sketches, but I also want to work on a series of larger, more complete mixed media pieces. So I'll take more art stuff than I usually do---but what? Lots to ponder, n'est-ce pas?
If you, too, are a travel sketch fan, you MUST go look at Katherine Tyrrell's new blog. She is so organized, energetic and knowledgeable that it'll make your head whirl. I nominate her as President of the World. Do I hear any seconds?
And then there are the delightful travel sketches made over the years by Carol at Paris Breakfasts. Charming beyond words.
September 30 is my Paris departure date. I have a month to work out what I'll be doing. I'll keep you posted. And I might be asking for your advice, so don't go away!
nice work you have here. I have a lot of sketchbooks at my site. Maybe you´ll like them
Posted by: enrique | September 05, 2006 at 02:06 AM
Ooohh! I leave for Paris on the 29th, although it is a 17hr flight for me, so I get there the same day as you, the 30th. It is my first time there and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm also deciding what to take. I've made my sketchbooks - one for each of the 4 weeks I'm away. I'm not sure if that is just too rediculous, as I haven't done a travel sketchbook at all before. But I thought I wanted to be ready just incase I'm prolific. I'm going to limit myself to the sketchbooks, so that simplifies it a lot. Just pens and watercolours I think, although I'm likely to through in a wide range of pencils, markers and gouache at the last minute, I just know it.
Posted by: Jan | September 04, 2006 at 07:53 AM
Thanks so much to the most recent commenters! Tara, it is my very bad luck to be in Paris one whole month when you are not there! I'll have to plan better next time, absolutely! Jana, thank you. I have the paid subscription. I'm pretty happy with Typepad, all things considered. Linda, you know I've got one or two ideas up my sleeve ;D. And thanks for popping in. Ulla and Linda, your kind words are wonderful to read, thank you. Linda, there's a gallery of these sketches at the top left of this page. Be well.
Posted by: Laura | August 29, 2006 at 08:18 AM
Your travel sketches are simply breathtaking in their scope, beauty and depth. How wonderful that you've been able to see so many parts of the world and then share your vision with others through your lovely art. I must say Typepad certainly provides a wonderful way for viewers to enjoy collections like this. Do you have the basic subscription?
Posted by: Jana Bouc | August 29, 2006 at 02:28 AM
Laura, When I pushed the button to reach youre web page My breath was stopped for a few min hear. How I've wanted somone to show there WC sketchbooks(which Im trying to master on my own the painting drawing ect) Cant tell you what this means to me, and the way it looks to most of us. Can you please have a section to show your pages of your books. If I was there to help you Id be there for you. I havent been this excited and just plain happy for some time. A sick womens dream WC sketchbooks is the ticket for me.
Thank you thank you,
Linda
Posted by: Linda Colgan | August 28, 2006 at 09:30 PM
I KNEW you had a bunch of good travel sketchbooks stashed somewhere! Perhaps you should consider publishing one of them; after all, you aren't the only one who loves published journals...
Posted by: Linda | August 28, 2006 at 05:31 PM