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".
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
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant Hazel, an amazing sketch and beautiful watercolouring, so glad you entered this into the AVJ challenge. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
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Lesley Xx
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
ReplyDeleteOh, 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.
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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
ReplyDeleteHazel this is fabulous, you are soooo clever! xx
ReplyDeleteThis 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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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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