How time flies! I cannot believe that it has been over a year since I posted. I am very unhappy with myself but have a good excuse for part of the time. I spent three months attending classes and traveling in Great Britain and France during 2018. And it took months to prepare for my trip so that’s my story. This was a special once-in-a-lifetime trip that was inspired by the six months my husband and I lived in Germany while I worked at Roche Diagnostics. It was also inspired by the loan of a book titled Without Reservations which is worth a read if you like unplanned adventures.
During my time in England I took two class at Cambridge University. Shakespeare in the Gardens was in full swing. Here are two small drawings I did of two of Shakespeare’s most fascinating characters – Shylock from the Merchant of Venice and Cymbelline from…drumroll…Cymbelline.
Cymbelline
Shylock
During my trip I carried my own luggage and made my own arrangements. I didn’t have much room for art materials so these were drawn in a small moleskin notebook that I bought at the British Library and with a No 2 pencil. I am glad to be sharing again and will post more from my trip later.
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Absolutely wonderful and I read the book too! You go, Girl!
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Harriett, it is so good to hear from you. I have been thinking about you a lot lately and intended to ask Dagrun about you the next time I see her. More on email…
Welcome back, Linda! It sounds like you had a momentous year, with lots of inspirational experiences. O love your little sketches.
I always feel like every man I draw looks like my husband – bushy eyebrows and aquiline nose. These were fun to do and a nice break from classes.