Sketches from Europe Trip Part 2

After walking around Delfshaven in cold rain in Rotterdam, we decided to have a cup of hot chocolate.  This sketch was done while everyone was feeling still cold, wet and waiting for their cups of chocolate,


Location: Cafe Soif, Mathenesserdijk, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Concert Cebouw Amsterdam


While waiting for a tram, a very quick sketch depicting the concert hall at Van Baealestraat just across the road.

At the top of the Glass Elephant Tower


The sketch was done at the top of the Glass Elephant at Maximilian Park, Hamm.  The elephant was originally a coal mine structure but was turned into a giant elephant with a green house by architect Horst Rellecke.  At the top inside the green house, I had excellent view of the autumn colours of the city of Hamm.

A quick sketch depicting an alley at Museumpark, Rotterdam

Sketches from Europe Trip Part 1

Went to Netherlands, Belgium and Germany for 11 days for a study trip, focusing on landscape elements , along the way, I did a number of quick sketches.

KNSM Island waterfront, Amsterdam

Not completely sure I'm right with the location. I cycled to this place and settled on the wood deck to sketch. The whole waterfront is lined with nice boats and residential blocks.

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

After visiting the Het Loo Palace at Apeldoorn, we walked along one of the streets and had a quick lunch at a local eatery, along the way I did this sketch.

Breidelstraat overlooking Belfort, Bruges, Belgium

This is the street that connects the smaller square with the larger square "Markt". The tower is the Belfort which was built in the 18th century.

Beguinage of Bruges, Belgium

The Beguinage of Bruges was founded in 1245. The central courtyard, at the time of our visit was filled with autumn colours as all the trees have already turned yellowish brown and red. Interestingly, their branches all tilted to one side in the wind. The sounds the leaves made were soothing.