Here I was this weekend, in the midst of the gorgeous Texas capital of Austin, surrounded by succulents, cacti, red tile roofs, big blue sky, Spanish-influenced architecture and aesthetic, and so on, and what do I gravitate towards? An Art Deco fountain, created by the Italian born sculptor Pompeo Coppini! As you may know, I've got a thing for fountains and water. Mind you, I had only a scant day and a half there on a trip with my daughter C. I would have drawn other, more typically Austinian things, I'm sure, had I had more time! (Click on images to see detail.)
I do have another chance soon to address Spanish subject matter, though---I leave for Barcelona this Wednesday with my husband, back in a week. The trip is his birthday present from me. I hear they have fountains in Barcelona ;D. And Gaudis and Picassos and gardens and flamenco dancers and.... .
Hasta la vista!
enjoy your trip! Sounds wonderful--I'll be watching for your sketches.
Posted by: Judybec | November 10, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Clearly I need to take time to look at more of the EDM links. This is terrific and inspiring work!
Posted by: PainterWoman | November 10, 2008 at 12:04 PM
This is such a beautiful sketch. I love what you have done with the colour, and the pencil work is delightful too. I shall be looking in again to see the results of your trip!
Posted by: Lynne Chapman | November 10, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I love this—it looks so on the move, everything twisting here and there, the splashing, the scary teeth on the horse rearing back, plus the fun you're obviously having splashing frisket and putting blue and orange in all the shadows. And I'm happy that you left the doorway bare in the background. I'm so fussy I would have felt obliged to paint it in! I learn a lot from you. I would also like to learn...about Barcelona, because I am renting a place there for a month in December and have never been. Will be watching this blog carefully. ;)
Posted by: TBone | November 10, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Wonderful! Have a great trip--safe travels!
Posted by: a brush with color | November 10, 2008 at 03:27 AM
Beautiful job! Did you see the mustangs statue? I grew up in Austin....long ago, middle of last century (now that makes me feel really old!!!). When we moved from there in 1968 it was a population of 100,000!!! I still like Austin, but it's a CITY where it used to feel like a hometown!
Posted by: Carol C | November 09, 2008 at 10:46 PM