Calais France May 24th- 27th

After taking the ferry from Dover to Calais, we checked into our hotel and it had a view of a 13th century watchtower called the Tour de Guet(bottom right)in the Place D'Armes.  We spent an entire day on the beach and I painted the two studies above.  It was lovely.  We wandered the town eating pastries from every patisserie we passed went to the Museé des Beaux Arts to see several Rodin pieces and also went to city hall to see the famous 6 Burghers of Calais.  The final Painting was of a fun fountain near the train station where we waited for our train to Paris.

Just for fun I added a few fun photos of the farmers market, City Hall and the beach.

London May 20-24th

Top:  At the Tower of London we had the funniest guide.  I just had to draw him while he spoke.  Both the above sketches are of the Tower of London.

Middle:  The left is Windsor Castle and above Right, The Cliffs of Dover.  Our last day in England from the boat to Calais.

Bottom:  Here's the sketches I promised.  Just as I thought I didn't get anything blogged while on my Artists Dream trip.  I loved every minute of it however and my sketchbook is my favorite souvenir.  This first grouping is of Southwick Cathedral, the birds at St. James Park and a phone booth in front of the Tate Britain Gallery.

Artists Dream

We are leaving for Europe in a week and I am so excited.  I've packed to perfection(I hope)  and have great expectations.  I'm going to try and post from Europe but let's be honest here.  I intend to occupy all my time soaking in the sights so don't know how often I'll be able to get on-line to post.  Whatever may be I'll post all my sketches when I get back in about eight weeks.

First stop LONDON...