See my post on our time in Catania, Sicily and our other destinations in Sicily https://garyjkirkpatrick.com/well-be-back-in-time-treasures-of-sicily-catania-to-taormina/
Category: Art
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Ancient pottery, watercolor
This is the garden area of the archaeological museum in Catania, Sicily -
Portrait of man
Conte crayon portrait, after the Self Portrait of Goya -
Church of St Michael, Ghent, pen and ink
At Sint-Michielskerk in Gent, Belgium on 300 gram paper, 21 x 30 cm/8.3 x 11.7″ I did this drawing in Belgium, summer 2021.
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Selinunte, Greek era temples
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.
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Watercolor sketches from Sicily
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″ 
Lombardi Castle, Enna, Sicily pen and ink sketch, approx 3 x 5″ 
Lombardi Castle, Enna, Sicily, watercolor sketch from pen and ink then digital colors, approx 3 x 5″ 
Agrigento, watercolor sketch, approx 3 x 5″ -
On the Blaton-Ath Canal (watercolor)
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.
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Boat on the Sambre
Boat on the Sambre The Sambre River flows from France into Belgium. You pass through many small charming towns and villages such as Namur and Dinant.
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Afghans Suffer
Ed Comments on the Taliban -
Port Towers of Delft
Delft Port Towers, pen and ink 21 x 30 cm / 8.3 x 11.7″ -
Harbor in Leiden, sketch
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.