Sunset in Cinque Terre…one of the most amazing scenes of the entire trip.
10″ x 7″ ink & watercolor in Stillman & Birn Beta series sketchbook. Sketched on location with Pigma Micron pen, black, and painted later at home. |
It seemed almost too beautiful and perfect to be real. The picture postcard village of Manarola sat perched on the rugged cliffs above a sparkling sea. Houses nestled into each other, and terraced gardens marched up the surrounding hills.
The setting sun warmed the buildings with a golden glow and deep purple shadows hinted at the coming night. Experiences like this are what make travel worth the hassles and frustrations and expense. They change you.
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How I would love to curl up on the sofa with a cup of tea and one of your sketchbooks to have a good old nose through! I imagine I would be happy for hours! :0)
You captured the clustered houses on the cliff perfectly! I like the golden glow of the sunset on the buildings.