Its Festival Time – Ink and Watercolour in a Watercolour Moleskine
Another Edinburgh Festival draws to a close. The Festival started after WW2 and has grown into, arguably, the largest arts festival globally. Although it is known as “The Edinburgh Festival” there are, actually, many different gatherings. The whole of the city is transformed for three weeks and its population increases dramatically. WE are lucky, staying on the outskirts of Edinburgh, as we can pick and choose when to visit but it can be a bit wearing for folks who live and work in the town.
This is a view of East Prince’s Street Gardens, lit up with powerful lights to highlight the Scott Monument. This was a bit of a challenge but I think I’ve managed to convey the general mood.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Festival
martinsdoodles 9:08 am on September 2, 2010 | #
Magical light, the subtleties of the colours against the dark trees. Really nice.
renefijten 2:57 pm on September 2, 2010 | #
Great drawing, I love the contrast of the light and the blue trees. And how you handled the lack of details on the bottom part of the monument. Well done! It certainly looks more vivid than the sombre grey spire in misty rain that I seem to remember….
Uncle Bob 1:21 am on September 3, 2010 | #
Thanks to the pair of you. This is indeed “praise from Caesar” as both of you use colour in a way envious to me – Martin’s recent posts display an elusive sharpness while I am in awe of Rene’s subtle colours from his India trip. Thank you again. Rene – fancy seeing Edinburgh in misty rain. You must have been here in January or maybe Feb, March Ap……….
renefijten 3:52 am on September 3, 2010 | #
Actually it was July….
It was many years ago, but I don’t think the climate change improved the scottish weather.