Chicago Vacation
We went to a family wedding in Chicago last weekend, and all of our children and their spouses were there too. So we managed to get one of our rare family photos: my husband and I, our 3 children and their spouses.
My husband and I lived in Chciago many years ago, and enjoyed staying a few extra days with friends. We saw Millenium Park for the first time and enjoyed a return visit to the Art Institute. This is a drawing of one of 3 "drinkers" of a Van Gogh painting that I had never seen.
Our friends took us to see the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavillion. It is magnificent! Three times each day these bird-like wings open up, filling the building below with amazing light. I drew the open wings from a photo I took while standing outside on the pedestrian bridge.
Comments
What a lovely family photo! Now tell me who is who.
Posted by: teri Flemal | September 17, 2011 11:09 PM
Wow, Shirley, what a wonderful trip! You made good use of it!
Posted by: Cathy Johnson (Kate) | September 18, 2011 8:42 AM
Superb post - once again!
Posted by: Saul Galletti | September 18, 2011 1:03 PM
A family portrait to treasure! Not sure where I have been, but I really like your books as well that this post.
Posted by: Sandra Torguson | September 18, 2011 2:59 PM
The Milwaukee museum looks completely amazing. Great family pic :)
Posted by: jenna | September 18, 2011 8:06 PM
Some very nice sketches, and also nice to see what you look like!
Posted by: Caatje | September 19, 2011 5:52 AM
Such a beautiful family photo Shirley =) I can't remember the last time I took pictures like this with my family. I should totally make them do it when we go back next year(hopefully). Love the drawings as always. Something about VanGogh that I don't understand, but a lot of times I love what I don't understand.
Posted by: Alex Tan | September 20, 2011 4:01 PM
Looks like you had a wonderful time! Great sketches and love the family photo. Be seeing you in November!!
Posted by: raena | September 20, 2011 4:25 PM