Canal side

We had a busy morning. We checked out of our hotel, brought our suitcases to our rental apartment, and then went to the bus station to pick up a digital piano for my husband's music recording. Of course that meant taking it on the vaporetto to the apartment. I should have taken a video. It was very funny to be on a fairly crowded waterbuses with a digital piano on a box about 6 feet long. Now it is where it belongs for the next few weeks.

Since it was nearly 2 by this time I decided to stay local to paint and did an 8 x 10 painting. It isn't so easy to balance my larger palette and my paper and water too. Home When I go out I have a stool to rest my materials on. So it is a juggling act here. Lol Here is the painting.

Then I came back to the apartment, climbed the 3 flights of stairs (39 steps) to drop off my things and go shopping for food and staples. I was told there was a market in walking distance but I wasn't impressed, so I walked to a larger one and got lost coming back with 2 full bags. At least I got 8,309 steps so far...but I had to climb back up to the apartment. After unpacking I don't care about dinner any more, I'm having wine. Hope your day was fun too. Buona Sera!

How Do I Pick a Spot?

There are so many good views in Venice that I could probably sit just about anywhere to sketch. This morning after heading out to get a pass for the vaporetto [waterbuses] so I don't have to buy a ticket every time, I went over by the Realto Mercado. There are fresh veggies and fruit in abundance ang a wonderful fish market. I sat so I could sketch a bit of both.

Next I went along the Grand Canal and sketched some tourists with their map and gondolas behind them.

The Gate and a Bridge

Traveling is never easy.

We are finally in Venice. I could probably paint every bridge here.

Waiting at the Airport

We arrived at Kennedy Airport with lots of time to spare. After security we stopped for a cocktail.

Reclined

With the hot weather here in NY I have been spending a lot of time at the pool. This is a typical view there.

Beach Digital

Sketching on the iPad at the beach is hard because of the glare. Sitting under an umbrella helps. Done with Art Rage.

Sideshow Sketch Night - Part II

If you haven't seen Part I of Sideshow Sketch Night it is in the post below this one. As the night went on the poses got a little longer...and I got a little braver. For some of them I painted directly in watercolor. 

 This was my last sketch of them in their first costumes.

When Satine came out the second time she was wearing this beautiful dark green gown that clung to her curves. It was not a skimpy burlesque outfit by any means.

This is my favorite sketch of the night. It actually looked like her and I think I caught her mood too.