Saturday, May 26, 2018

Last Day in Perth - Part I

Our vacation was finally coming to an end. Our first flight wasn't until 11:55 PM and we had arranged for a late checkout from our Perth apartment. That meant I really had almost a full day of sketch time. I planned to make the most of it.

I started with a sketch of this building in the Cultural Arts Center area.


Then I headed into the Art Gallery of Western Australia. They had a wonderful exhibit of aboriginal art. These were a few of my favorite pieces.

"The Protest" by Julie Dowling

"Wanampi Tjukurpa" by Tiger Palpate is based on an aboriginal tale about creation.


"Tree of Life" by John Coburn

Next I sketched in Yagan Square. The 9 metre high (29 1/2 ft) sculpture called Wirin, the Noongar word for spirit by Yjyllyungoo/Lance Chad dominates the Square.


After lunch at my favorite dim sum place in Old Shanghai I went out a different exit and found this wonderful structure.


Then it was back to the apartment to pack up, go to dinner, and then head to the airport...stay tuned.



6 comments:

  1. Now that is a full day of painting! Love the way you handled the brick in the first posted piece. Well done, Joan!

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    1. Thanks so much, Sherry. Is there a way to comment on your new blog or is it solely for you to post?

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  2. Wow! what a lot of wonderful sketches and the local art was great. Thanks yu so much for sharing your adventures in Australia - I have really enjoyed all of your paintings and the stories that went with them. thank you Joan

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