Tuesday 22 August 2017

A Vintage Town



In May, this year we spent a wonderful, if rather damp week in the town of Honfleur. In the Normandy region of France, a town filled with character that has inspired many famous artists.
I have recently been inspired to start a watercolour journal of my travels and this waterfront scene was an obvious addition to my growing collection.
I sketched quickly the collection of buildings using an ink pen and then added watercolours which soon brought the scene to life.
I am happy to enter this into the watercolour challenge in "A Vintage Journey".

10 comments:

  1. What a beautiful watercolour scene Hazel, I remember your Holiday and the rain, it certainly didn't put a damper on your visit as you have captured those houses/shops and maybe cafes magnificently along the waterfront. A lovely tranquil piece... Hugs Tracey xx

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  2. Absolutely brilliant Hazel, an amazing sketch and beautiful watercolouring, so glad you entered this into the AVJ challenge. Xxxx

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  3. You clever girl! This is beautiful and looks so professional. I've never been but you have given me a feel for it with your lovely scene.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. Lovely scene, Hazel! Your artistic skills are incredible, and you can create in any genre effortlessly! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at A Vintage Journey in our Watercolor challenge! And thank YOU for your super kind comment on my blog! Hugs! Sara Emily

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  5. Oh, look, it's Honfleur - how lovely! My uncle used to have a tiny holiday cottage in a nearby village and many's the bowl of moules frites I enjoyed overlooking this most beautiful of harbours. You've captured its magic superbly with your watercolouring, Hazel. What a treat. Thanks for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison x

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  6. What wonderful sketch work Hazel! Love this scene and your new journal. Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Autumn

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  7. Hazel this is fabulous, you are soooo clever! xx

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  8. This is excellent - so wish I could draw. Went to Honfleur when the kids were little and it rained the whole time xx

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  9. Since you're on holiday, I just want to make sure you haven't missed this... http://www.vintagejourney.com/2017/09/winners-and-pinworthies-for-our-august.html
    xx

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  10. Incredible. I always dream of doing something similar, but I have never had the discipline to do it. I'm so glad you ok the time to do this. What a lovely journal page.

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