Sketches I make when I travel or walk around

[rgperedo]

Here is another Tuscan church, this one is in Florence. San Miniato al Monte is a Romanesque style church which was started in the 11th century. It was added on to successively into the Renaissance. It has an interesting plan and is a full monastery (still in function as such today). I can say this is probably my favorite church in Florence, and maybe Italy. Side note: It was named after San Miniato, a hermit who was sentenced to decapitation. Once decapitated supposedly San Miniato picked his head up and carried it across the Arno river to the site of the church now, which is on top of a large hill outside of the city walls.

[rgperedo]

The beautiful Florentine Baptistry, also called St. John's Baptistry. 11th century Tuscan Romanesque style architecture.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Ahhhhhhh.....

Y'know, I may just have to buy some 54th Mass.....

[rgperedo]

Ahhhhhhh.....

Y'know, I may just have to buy some 54th Mass.....

???

[Sailor Kenshin]

Ahhhhhhh.....

Y'know, I may just have to buy some 54th Mass.....

???

I meant Noodler's 54 Massachussetts, an ink you used in earlier sketches.

I liked the look of the ink, and I'm trying to 'get my hand back in' with sketching. Even my dentist asked about it. I did some paintings of Canada geese for him eons ago.

[rgperedo]

Ahhhhhhh.....

Y'know, I may just have to buy some 54th Mass.....

???

I meant Noodler's 54 Massachussetts, an ink you used in earlier sketches.

I liked the look of the ink, and I'm trying to 'get my hand back in' with sketching. Even my dentist asked about it. I did some paintings of Canada geese for him eons ago.

I figured it was the ink (54th Mass is probably one of my top 3 favorite inks!) I just didn't know what you were referring to! 54th Mass is a great drawing ink, especially because it can get pretty dark.

[Sailor Kenshin]

It was all the way on the first page, I guess.

[mssketcher]

Nice job with the perspective and shading. Well done.

[mssketcher]

I like the way you handled the foliage. I am an architect with 44 years experience and I appreciate the stylized approach. Nice work.

[rgperedo]

Yikes, it's been too long since I posted anything here. That is 100% because I haven't been drawing much, but I will try to revive this thread. Here is a drawing I did yesterday of an old VW Bug I saw in Valley Stream, NY. This was fun to draw, but I have to admit drawing cars is not my specialty. I drew this with my Platinum 3776 (Chartres edition) with an EF nib, the ink was Platinum Carbon Black. Hope you guys like it, cheers!

[Marsilius]

Nice. From San Miniato to San Mini-Auto!

[Sailor Kenshin]

I love it! You make me want to buy every pen/ink combo I see in your sketches...but of course I'd need the talent and skill to go with 'em.

[rgperedo]

PM me your address, I'd like to send you something. If you're interested of course!!

I love it! You make me want to buy every pen/ink combo I see in your sketches...but of course I'd need the talent and skill to go with 'em.

[OliverW]

I really enjoyed your architectural sketches. All of them were quite lovely, honestly. Good job!

[rgperedo]

I apologize about not posting here more often. I have definitely been drawing, perhaps even more than usual. So here is a drawing of the Hercules from Baccio Bandinelli's sculpture in from of Palazzo della Signoria in Florence.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Missed your drawings. Welcome back.

[Penmoel]

I apologize about not posting here more often. I have definitely been drawing, perhaps even more than usual. So here is a drawing of the Hercules from Baccio Bandinelli's sculpture in from of Palazzo della Signoria in Florence.

Excellent drawing, will be keeping an eye out for you in the future, thank you for sharing.

[rgperedo]

Thank you!

Missed your drawings. Welcome back.

[penwash]

Yikes, it's been too long since I posted anything here. That is 100% because I haven't been drawing much, but I will try to revive this thread. Here is a drawing I did yesterday of an old VW Bug I saw in Valley Stream, NY. This was fun to draw, but I have to admit drawing cars is not my specialty. I drew this with my Platinum 3776 (Chartres edition) with an EF nib, the ink was Platinum Carbon Black. Hope you guys like it, cheers!

Your work is fantastic!
I am a big fan of pen and wash technique. Do you consider yourself part of the urban sketcher group?

[rgperedo]

Yikes, it's been too long since I posted anything here. That is 100% because I haven't been drawing much, but I will try to revive this thread. Here is a drawing I did yesterday of an old VW Bug I saw in Valley Stream, NY. This was fun to draw, but I have to admit drawing cars is not my specialty. I drew this with my Platinum 3776 (Chartres edition) with an EF nib, the ink was Platinum Carbon Black. Hope you guys like it, cheers!

Your work is fantastic!
I am a big fan of pen and wash technique. Do you consider yourself part of the urban sketcher group?

Thank you! Yeah, I like the Urban Sketcher group. I have participated in local events in NY and here in Florence as well.