San Antonio, TEXAS
We lived in San Antonio for 18 years - and I never considered sketching the Alamo. While there on a business trip this week I sat on a curb in Alamo Plaza under the hot Texas sun and sketched this picture of the original front of the mission. Then, to capture more of the flavor of the city, I sketched Lucchese boots the next day.
Comments
Shirley, it is such fun to see these San Antonio vignettes. It always surprises me when I'm reminded that you have San Antonion in your past (you wrote this in a comment to my blog when I visited that city this spring) ---you seem so New York/London ;D. I'm a fan of your pale washes and delicate lines!
Posted by: Laura | June 19, 2007 6:03 AM
Isn't it funny how we can ignore what is in our own back yards, but after some distance we're drawn right to it? Great sketch of the Alamo, and I love the boots.
Posted by: juj | June 19, 2007 9:08 AM
Nicely done, Shirley! Mercy, gal, you sure do travel .. I envy you that!
Posted by: lin | June 19, 2007 11:16 AM
These are wonderful, Shirley. I used to live in New Mexico and theese both bring back memories of the southwest. Thanks.
Posted by: Casey | June 19, 2007 11:19 AM
Lovely Shirley, you achieved a wonderful mottled shading in the stone and the boots are a hoot - have a safe trip - see you soon!
Posted by: sandy | June 19, 2007 12:58 PM
My goodness San Antonio to London in the same week - what a change!
Do you fancy going to see the Turner Watercolours at Tate Britain?
Posted by: Katherine | June 19, 2007 1:43 PM
I love San Antonio! I love your sketches too! I sat once years ago under that same hot Texan sun and sketched the snowcone vendor and the musicians in the plaza...
Posted by: mARTa | June 19, 2007 1:54 PM
Great sketches and lovely delicate washes as usual...I also want to visit San Antonio!
Ronell
Posted by: Ronell | June 20, 2007 3:17 AM
I've done the same thing, and I think everyone has. You live somewhere that has great parks and attractions and you never go there. I've resolved not to make the same mistake now that we are in our new home. WE are going to see every inch of this state! lol! These are great sketches. My husband has told me wonderful things about Texas. He goes there on business frequently and one of these days, the kdis and I will go with him.
Posted by: Sherie | June 20, 2007 1:04 PM
Yep! I think you've captured the city in just two drawings. Perfect!
Posted by: Jana Bouc | June 21, 2007 12:08 AM
Lovely sketches as usual, Shirley. Now that I'm finally sketching a can't believe I missed so many sketching opportunities in my life. Now I need to live as long as Georgia O'Keeffe in order to make up.
Posted by: RobynS | June 24, 2007 12:30 PM
Two weeks ago I visited the Alamo and was most touched by the site. I live in Guilford, CT. I feel that you have definitely captured the essence of this historic site in your sketch. I also like your image of the boots.
Posted by: Twila Skelly | May 5, 2011 4:44 PM