Step by step - Thierry de Marichalar - "St Jean de Luz "

Today I tried to paint a step-by-step exercise from one of my favourite watercolorists, if not my absolute favourite, Thierry de Marichalar.
Please have a look at the masterpieces of this unique artist and enjoy his amazing work. I'm simply in adoration of the beauty he creates.
There are also plenty of step-by-step paintings on his hompage, which I'm very thankful he shares with us.


God, I struggled with this one. Didn't know whether to be careful about perspective, or colors, or timing... ;) But I'm very glad I painted it. Comments and critique as always very welcome.

Happy painting, everybody.

Čentur

At the time of the Roman empire there was the main road leading through this little village. Because of a great view at the surroundings a defence point was build here in Roman times.
Last century archeologists found the rests of a huge Roman military settlement here. A 80 kg heavy treasure of 12.000 Roman coins was also found in Čentur. These were made at the time of the self proclaimed Roman emperor Augustus Maxentius (306 – 312 AD).

After a glimpse on the history of the region where I live, I wish for the future to all of you

HAPPY ANNO DOMINI 2010!

Across the Drava river

Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia. It lies on the river Drava.
After taking your coffee in the legendary coffee house Astoria, a relaxing morning walk through the city's oldest part – Lent, which lies on the bank of river Drava, is just beautiful.
Along the river you'll see the Guinness Book-certified oldest grapevine in the world, called Stara trta (The Old Vine), which is more than 400 years old. You can visit the Old Vine House and the Jewish part of the city with the Synagogue, which today serves as a centre for cultural activities, with events like exhibitions, concerts and literary evenings. Swans and ducks will make you company while you are observing the Defence towers.
Lent is hosting a two-week festival every June, with hundreds of musical, theatrical and other events.