We made it to England!
Our first day after recovering from jet lag, we visited museums in London. I toured the cathedral-like Natural History Museum.
It was a rainy Tuesday, and the weather filled the museum with visitors. Still, I found little nooks to ferret myself away into and make pencil sketches.
I had initially thought to make watercolor sketches, but the masses of people made that impractical. I decided to keep it simple,
and make pencil sketches on the spot. I took a few reference photos with my phone,
and added ink and watercolor washes back at the hotel.
After the crush & noise of people in the museum, the quiet, meditative practice of inking and adding color felt soothing, a lovely way to review the day and gather in peace.
If you'd like to travel along with me and sketch, here are a few photos of the things that caught my eye:
A terra cotta detail in Hintze Hall.
A display showing the architecture of Hintze Hall and the inspiration for the terra cotta decorations.
A magnificent Barn Owl!
Happy creating!
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