Here's a sketch of the Place de la Republique, drawn while huddled under the eaves of a furniture store, as the rain came in and dusk settled over Paris. Our spot was also a pick-up place for male prostitutes, it turned out, but Jeanette protected me.
But you are in Paris! Do you have an event? Welcome in France!
ReplyDeleteHello, Mr. Gurney. Welcome, too. I recognize the place, and the magnificent white-to-grey sky of Paris. I heard somewhere on Earth, the sky might actually be blue. That sculpture was created by Leopold Morice, and his brother Charles.
ReplyDeleteI also wonder if you have an event planned here, I'd love to come and see. If not, I take students for sketching skulls and prehistoric artefacts at the Musée de l'Homme this afternoon, maybe we'll accidentally meet somewhere - but Paris is a big city! ;-)
Hey James,
ReplyDeleteWonderful work as always. I love your watercolor studies. Are you using the watercolor pencils for these as well, or are you using a full set? Either way they are great.
Best, Jason
Have a nice stay in Paris!
ReplyDeleteHe is (or has been) signing at the FNAC.
ReplyDeleteDon't ask me for exact dates.
Wonderful. The very raininess of the scene seems to come off the image. You captured a scene and a feeling wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteHubert, as Erik said, I signed at the Les Halles FNAC yesterday at 4:00. There was a listing in "Upcoming Appearances" in the left column, but I'm sorry I didn't mention it again in the body of the blog. I also signed at the "Labyrinth" bookstore in Rambouilette yesterday morning.
ReplyDeleteJason, yes, this sketch was made with two watercolor pencils, black and sepia, together with the water brush.
And thanks to everyone for your welcome. We had a wonderful time in Paris.