Dragons can sleep for a long time sometimes.
Author: Mel
I'm a painter, curious student of life and traveler.
Inktober Day 19 – Dizzy
A drunk capybara. What else?
Inktober Day 18 – Trap
I love those fly trap plants. We had one and ended up feeding it. Not with foxes though, just with flies.
Inktober Day 17 – Storm
The pelicans are back!
Inktober Day 16 – Rocket
Fly me to the moon.
Inktober Day 15 – Outpost
Inspired by Mr Foxes balloon trip which started back in January, he now made his way to this remote outpost up in the sky. Followed by Mr Mouse of course.
Where is your journey taking you this weekend?
Inktober Day 14 – Armour
Armadillos meaning “little armoured ones” in Spanish have a pretty impressive armour.
Did you know that the giant armadillo sleeps about 18 hours a day?
Inktober Day 13 – Dune
Sand boarding! Never tried, but would like to. Although I imagine falling to be quite nasty. I rather have my head buried in the snow, as it happened countless times while snowboarding, than in the sand.
Inktober Day 11 – Disgusting
Mr Fox on a deep dive sea adventure…
Inktober Day 10 – Hope
Hope this will grow into a huge beanstalk….
Inktober Day 9 – Throw
Fly me to the moon….
Inktober Day 7 & 8 – Fancy & Teeth
Time flies when you are having fun. Weather has been gorgeous and I have been out hiking and took a dip in a crystal clear river with refreshing 2 degree Celsius today. Nothing makes you feel more alive than that!
Meanwhile Mr Fox got all fancy with Mr Mouse, and showed his teeth for a photo.
Inktober Day 6 – Rodent
When life gives you lemons…
A capybara – biggest rodent in the world – taking a swim. These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America.
Inktober Day 5 – Blade
It took me a while to figure this one out. And I am not sure where the idea came from in the end. Maybe my need for sun and the beach?
Mr Fox went snorkelling today to look for a precious sea shell.
Inktober Day 4 – Radio
I want to listen to the radio….
Somehow Mr Fox sneaked back into the picture…
Inktober Day 3 – Bulky
Went on my first multi-day hike this summer in the Icelandic highlands. 5 days, ca 75 km in total, with tent and food and all. The weather was perfect to say the least. We met almost no people along the way and the scenery was breathtaking.
My backpack was also rather bulky because of the survival sleeping bag I had with me, taking up a good amount of space. All in all the hike was amazing and I am up for another one next summer!
Inktober Day 2 – Wisp
Revisited Mr Fox for the prompt for day 2. Remember him?
Mr Fox met his friend the dragon on his wanderings in the forest. They spent the evening sharing stories next to a fireplace until they got tired and settled down for the night.
Inktober 2020 Day 1 – Fish
Woop! Here I was waiting all September for Inktober to start and then the month started without me noticing!
I haven´t touched my ink and pen since January. I totally forgot how much fun it is and it was surprisingly easy to get back into it. Certainly easier than the previous years. I´m going to follow the official prompt list again and maybe something else… Let´s see what happens.
Just follow the light…
Pink Taxi in Mexico City
Another snapshot. Just opposite of Munal (Museo Nacional de Arte) in Mexico City.
I´m trying to be less lazy and put more details into the drawings. I don´t like drawing buildings or urban sketching I realised. So I consider this a good exercise to get back into it and work on perspectives and on my patience.
El Museo Nacional de Artes
The days are getting shorter and more stormy here, so it is nice to revisit Mexico by drawing it. Another page filled in my travel sketchbook.
In front of the Museo Nacional de Artes in Mexcio City after visiting the Caravaggio exhibition. The museum is housed in a neoclassical building and the building itself is quite stunning. Who has been there?
In front of the museum is a large equestrian statue by Manuel Tolsá of Charles IV of Spain, who was the monarch just before Mexico gained its independence.
Melanie Franz 