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Selinunte, Greek era temples

July 7, 2024October 2, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

Selinunte is my favorite site for Greek temples, in large measure because of the setting. It overlooks the Med. The Acropolis in Athens and i Valli dei Tempi in Agrigento are a very close second, especially the former for its dramatic views from a distance. Watercolor sketch about 4.5 x 5.75″ , 10 x 15 cm. Fits in a pocket so good for on the spot work.

My grandparents were born nearby. In fact Selinunte was fed by an aqueduct that originated in Partanna.

I will write about our travels in Sicily, including our visit to Selinunte and Agrigento.

Watercolor sketches from Sicily

July 7, 2024September 28, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

During our travels in Sicily in September 2021 I came across many dramatic scenes, both in nature and in the towns and cities we visited.

Modica from the Church, watercolor sketch, approx 3 x 5″

enna lombardi castle sm — Lombardi Castle, Enna, Sicily pen and ink sketch, approx 3 x 5″

enna lombardi castle color — Lombardi Castle, Enna, Sicily, watercolor sketch from pen and ink then digital colors, approx 3 x 5″

agrigento sm — Agrigento, watercolor sketch, approx 3 x 5″

On the Blaton-Ath Canal (watercolor)

July 7, 2024September 11, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

On the Blaton-Ath Canaln(Belgium) — On the Blaton-Ath Canal 24 x 32 cm/ 9.5″ x 12.5″ watercolor

We picked up a passenger for a short ride on the canal. It’s gorgeous scenery as the lock keepers accompany you through dozens of hand operated locks, one of which we approach here, a second in the background.

Boat on the Sambre

July 7, 2024September 7, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

The Sambre River flows from France into Belgium. You pass through many small charming towns and villages such as Namur and Dinant.

Afghans Suffer

July 7, 2024August 16, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

messing around on a sunday- two faces in conte — Ed Comments on the Taliban

Port Towers of Delft

July 7, 2024July 21, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

Delft Port Towers, pen and ink 21 x 30 cm / 8.3 x 11.7″

Harbor in Leiden, sketch

July 7, 2024July 4, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

Leiden sketch of harbor sm — Leiden, sketch of harbor

Leiden is a lovely small city. In these warmer days there are flowers on the bridges, people in the cafes, bikes about.

Voorschoten

July 7, 2024July 3, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

I came upon this scene as we biked through town. It’s festive, and somehow cozy despite being outdoors. Watercolors, ink.

Voorschoten, village outside the Hague, watercolor and ink, 21 x 30 xm, 8.3 x 11.7″

De Hoef, watercolor

July 7, 2024May 29, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

de hoef sm — Watercolor 21 x 30 cm, 8.3 x 11.7″

In de Hoef. We stayed here three days. and this was our view. Well the cow was not always on the bridge. Sometimes there were more of them too.

Bodegraven Port, ink

July 7, 2024May 23, 2021 by Gary Kirkpatrick

bodegraven port2 sm — pen and ink, 8.5 x 11, 21 x 30 cm on 300 gram Hahnemuhle paper

Bodegraven is a small town on the Old Rhine/Oude Rijn. The Old Rhine is small and lazy, winding its way through the countryside. The old mill is restored and is now a bar serving its own brew, made in a larger facility just down the street. It was supposed to open on a Wednesday after being closed Monday and Tuesday but at midday it was still closed so we were unable to visit. A Peace Corps friend stayed in the town for several days. After seeing my post on Facebook she told me how good the beer was. Darn! Missed it!