I'll be eking these out in smallish doses... only because, as was predestined to be the case, the life we returned to has been busy to the nth degree!
Copenhagen was the perfect choice for a short, celebratory trip. It's not too large, and it's not too small. It's pretty and lively. The food---and I'm sorry to be the one to break this to you, France-- is the best in the world now. There's a whole new and brilliant way of thinking about food and preparing and presenting it in the Nordic countries these days and we were lucky enough to be able to experience a tiny bit of it while we were there.
And though I always say this, there really IS more to come. It was indeed a short trip, but it was a sketched one.
I made this sketch on the grounds of Rosenborg Castle on our last day. It was the most tranquil time of our visit. Copenhagen is not the countryside, though one could be forgiven for thinking it is, while seated on a bench in the Rosenborg gardens.
I asked the bartender at the Nimb Hotel where this was sketched, what was the meaning of the mural featuring women and birds. 'Something to do with the history of Denmark,' said he. Oh, really? Wasn't that helpful.
A gorgeous covered food hall opened in Copenhagen this past winter. It's called Torvehallerne and I couldn't wait to see it. We went, we saw, we ate, and I sketched. Bicycles and good food... this is Copenhagen.
These are all great, but I LOVE the sketch "Outside Torvehallerne Market!" Great use of minimal color with black ink. The bike is an invitation. Wish I could be there and take a ride!
Posted by: Kris Wiltse | November 25, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Wonderful! I love the tree and the ceiling.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.~~
Posted by: Dana | November 23, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Welcome home! It's terrific to see the first of the sketches...that Christmas tree is gorgeous.
Posted by: Cathy Johnson (Kate) | November 21, 2011 at 06:17 PM
I couldn't possibly get enough of your sketches! These ones take me back to your Paris trip. Gorgeous! :0)
Posted by: Sandra | November 21, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Lovely to see you posting sketches of a trip to a new country. I hope you sketched the food too.....
Posted by: Katherine Tyrrell | November 20, 2011 at 08:58 PM