Crocheting Cathedrals. Il Duomo with parasitic architecture (stage for New Year's festivities). Ink and watercolor on hand.book paper. December 31, 2011.
Aperol and Spritz. Most of the older ladies in my neighborhood are incredibly fashionable, decked in the latest trend winter coat. Here's two enjoying a mildly alcoholic aperitivo at 11 AM. Ink on hand.book paper. December 31, 2011.
Santa Maria Presso San Satiro. The obligatory pilgrimage to the second Bramante's church. Last year I drew Santa Maria Delle Grazie, which is near to my place. I am always amazed by the playfulness and modernity of the oculi (round windows) on the Northern Romanesque facade. I found out that the space in front of the church is called 'Largo Jorge Luis Borges'. Can it get better than this?
Ink on hand.book paper. December 31, 2011.
Window of the Pio Albergo Trivulzio. In an act of Flanerie, I got lost trying to reach the Roseto, and found these whimsical, almost Gaudi-like windows on a palazzo I had not seen since my childhood, painted in the typical warm 'Milanese Yellow' (think saffron rice and add a patina of melancholy, smog and time). Ink on hand.book paper. January 1, 2012.
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I enjoy traveling with you, Miti. Maybe one day for real.
‘think saffron rice and add a patina of melancholy, smog and time’.
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Inshallah, Ghadah! We sure had fun ‘traveling’ in Old Kuwait by Beit Badr…taking photos of details, exploring alleys…and stopping at cool cafes. You get me.
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I am at the same cafe, around the same timw as two days ago, and the fashionable lady is there with her companion..it’s a daily ritual!
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Amazing and great sketches. I miss Italy and sketching with you :*
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Amazing sketches and a nice trip to Italy through them! Happy new year!
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Merci St Loup, always great to hear from you! I dig your blog and inquiry angle. A great 2012 to you as well.
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the most beautiful sketches ever! I can see them all collected together in a tiny booklet entitled “Milan for travellers” with a quaint saffron rice cover – I’d be the first buyer! 🙂
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