Sometimes I want to draw because I love to draw. I want to draw what I want to draw, and don’t want to think about what might sell.
I ignored my common sense, ignored my theme of Tulare County, and this is what came out of my pencils. (as if it just showed up on its own, no effort or decision on my part, I was just a tool, a vessel, and a victim!)
This is an arch that is part of the Roman aqueduct system along the Mediterranean at Cesarea Philippi Maritima in Israel. As you may recall, I love architecture, stone work, bridges and archways. We had about 3 minutes to view this and then BAM, back on the bus! It just grabbed me. . . the beauty, the antiquity, the Med Sea . . . I was gobsmacked.
So, I took a few photos, and now here it is as a drawing.
My sister, niece and I were all just thrilled to be at the Mediterranean. We were the first and the only people in our group to run to the water and get it without any discussion or delay. It was one of the highlights of the entire Israel adventure for me.
The sharp eyes of one of my fellow Israel travelers caught my mistake in the location of this drawing. I knew better and have no excuse. Thanks, Cog!
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Love this, Jana! I got to work at Caesarea the summer of 1995 – so many layers of civilization!
I also love architecture, bridges, stonework and aqueducts – I am a frustrated architect. So love the picture – feel free to dabble w/ scenes from out of Tulare CO. The antiquity!!!!!! Goosebumps when I saw these fotos!
Oh yeah, Sally, you describe it perfectly for me too! A friend/customer once described me as an “art-chitect”, which I thought was apt.
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