Last week, we took a lightning-quick trip to Vancouver to use up some airline credits we had and to see that beautiful city and region we'd long wanted to see.
It was quite rainy, it being late November/early December and all, but we didn't mind. I made some sketches.
Here they are.
My gray toned sketchbook from Iceland came in handy here, too. I have a thing for cold and wet climates, have you noticed?
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is one of the world's best. Do go see it, if ever you have the chance.
You'll get an idea of the size of these monumental masks by looking at the second sketch posted above.
Happy December!
I'm not usually a fan of mint hot chocolate but boy does your drawing make me want to drink one right now! Beautiful!
Posted by: Suma CM | December 15, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Love these! I would love to see a nice toned paper sketchbook. If anyone can get them to do it - it is you! Your work on the toned paper, alone, could sell them.
Posted by: Dana | December 10, 2012 at 07:25 PM
I'm trilled the hot chocolate sketch as well. The foam on top is fantastic. I'd so airy and delicious looking.
I noticed some questions about toned sketchbooks. Strathmore has brought both grey and tan tonned hardbound journals. I couldn't find them in Canada, but ordered some from ASW Express - i'm very pleased by the papaer, and everything was shipped on time and in condition. So i'd highly recommend the books and the supplier.
Posted by: V wood | December 09, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Liked your tree when I saw it on flickr, worth seeing twice. next year's Christmas card?
Posted by: Sue Pownall | December 07, 2012 at 05:41 AM
I love the toned paper...I would buy one...hope Michael reads your blog! :-)
Thanks for letting us tag along on your trip...great sketches!
Posted by: Debo Boddiford | December 07, 2012 at 12:49 AM
I can't believe that hot chocolate, my mouth is actually watering!
Posted by: Lucy | December 06, 2012 at 11:45 AM