I landed in Kathmandu a couple of days ago, but it’s not as romantic as it sounds. The pollution and dirt made it difficult to draw. My mouth was always full of grit and my eyes were stinging. So I
Headed home & the Johanna Elisabeth
It’s been a productive work week in the Netherlands, but I’m ready to go home to Hong Kong. This trip I rented a bicycle and toured the country around Asten in western Holland. It was a great experience and I
Drawbridges on the Canal
I had an hour to kill before my flight. Drew this near the train station. My cab is coming. See you in a month.
Night Watch Sunday Morning
Got into Amsterdam yesterday, but too late to want to do anything. But this morning I got up with the sun (8ish) and walked to the Rijks Museum. I was there soon after opening. I took the lift to the
Peach Pancakes and Hot Chocolate
I had my peach pancakes as intended. And after eating them, and drinking my hot chocolate, I chose to rest for a while and draw some more. Here is a sketch looking out the front window through the hanging Christmas
Demolition on Rokin and Spaarpotsteeg
I got into Amsterdam just before lunch. The weather said there was a chance of thunderstorms and winds at 20-30mph. It has been gusty, but not that bad. Except, as chance would have it, it rained ice on me as
Morning stroll in Amsterdam
I was up before the sun with my sketchbook and headed into Amsterdam Central. It has warmed a little in the last few hours so I could feel my fingers when drawing. This sketch is of a construction site along
Construction and line drawing at Tsuen Kwon O
I spent the day with family in Tsuen Kwon O. 33 floors below a lot of new development is going on. The old landfill is being covered and new high rise flats are going in. I didn’t take too long
September in Holland
I just arrived in Holland about two hours ago and am on the train to Eindhoven. Despite being jet lagged I managed to draw this sketch. The beauty is that I can recognize what I drew after 12 hours of
Last day in Europe, then tread back home
I stayed at the Room Mates Hotel near the Central Train Station. Wow. Incredible set of buildings. I sat on the waterfront under the Justice Department’s awning and painted the reflections on the office windows. I’m off