My flight was ok and the the crew was nice. Thanks CX271. I was out walking the canals of Amsterdam by 9. First stop was Roam’s for pancakes. But, to my disappointment, Roam’s opens at 10. So I drew this
243 Herengracht
Was a good week. I’m heading to the airport in 10 minutes for a noon flight, but managed to get in half an hour of sketching after breakfast. I like this building. It’s a little quirky and romantic. The balconies
Bridges and Restaurants
Landed in Amsterdam this morning after a long 12 hour flight that was delayed in Hong Kong for bad weather. I spent most of the day trying to get motivated draw, but fatigue got the best of me and I
Lazy & Slack
This morning was cold and windy. Big gray clouds hung low and heavy. I road for several kilometers out of Amsterdam heading North. I didn’t feel like drawing and was really just killing time till my train was ready later
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
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