Ever done yoga on a beach? I’m not a fan. Too hot, too sandy,… at least for me. I am more the guy on the right.
Tag: watercolour
Day 17 – Music #WorldWatercolorMonth
I do like street musicians, if they are good.
The weather has been quite good the last couple of days so I am a bit behind. If the sun is out here, you should go out. As I keep saying, you never know when it starts snowing again.
Day 16 – Relaxing #WorldWatercolorMonth
Where I would like to be right now.
Day 15 – Monochromatic #WorldWatercolorMonth
Do you ever look at people at the airport and wonder how they can look so stylish and relaxed?
I am relaxed but mostly in old comfy clothes and for some reason very tired and sweaty when I show up at an airport.
Day 14 – Furry Things #WorldWatercolorMonth
This one was inspired by photos of travellers on the New York metro that carry their dogs along. Some of the pictures are hilarious.
But then again, I would also carry my furry friend around if I had to.
Day 13 – Glassy #WorldWatercolorMonth
One thing I like most about travelling is to try new food and drinks. Sometimes I think I mainly travel to eat. Because food is life!
Enough said! Wine time.
Day 12 – Blossoming #WorldWatercolorMonth
Flower-vase-hair. Inspiration was a post about ridiculous Instagram trends. This was apparently a thing at some point?
Anyway, flowers are blossoming. Here in Iceland the last lupins are still in bloom.
Day 11 – Simple Pleasures #WorldWatercolorMonth
I miss the beach. Cold beer and a good book. What else do you need?
Day 10 – Ocean Creatures #WorldWatercolorMonth
Beware! The Kraken!
Day 9 – Shadow Play #WorldWatercolorMonth
Do you travel with a suitcase or a backpack?
I have a huge backpack that keeps me company while travelling. It often also weighs me down with all the crap I put in it… although I am much better when it comes to packing than in the past.
Day 8 – Flying High #WorldWatercolorMonth
How do you like to travel?
Day 7 – Shiny Things #WorldWatercolorMonth
Shiny things. First thing that came to mind was the incredible 3000 year old jewellery I saw at the Archeological Museum in Athens. Go and check it out if you are visiting the city. Definitely worth it.
There are plenty of souvenir and jewellery shops in the centre of Athens. I have to admit I was attracted by the shiny things a lot. By accident I discovered in a side street off the tourist path (I usually go the opposite direction from all the tourists) a small family run handmade jewellery shop called Zaras. Fell in love with their earring designs and became quite a good customer during my stay.
Day 6 – Window View #WorldWatercolorMonth
My first thought for this prompt was to draw gluggaveður as Icelanders call it.
Gluggaveður (noun)
“When the weather seems great, when you’re looking through a window from inside, but is actually cold and not so great when you step out without a jacket. Literally it means “window-weather.””
But because the weather is actually nice and almost warm outside, I ended up drawing the opposite. Typical shitty Icelandic windy and stormy autumn day. Let´s keep it realistic.
Day 5 – Loose& Free #WorldWatercolorMonth
Don´t ask me how I got the idea for this prompt – loose and free…
And no, I don´t go running naked.
Day 4 – Family Fun #WorldWatercolorMonth
Prompt for day 4 – Family fun. So as you might have guessed by know, I decided to stick to the theme of travellers. There are so many weird and funny and also plain stupid tourist and travellers out there. It´s an endless source of inspiration! I have also been working in tourism for the last couple of years, and every time you think you have seen it all.. oh boy, it hits you!
I remember going on family holiday. The drama that would always occur somewhere along the way… the chaos of packing, the struggle of getting everyone into the car, siblings fighting in the back seat, sustained yelling, repeated “are we there yet?” chants, and other kind of entertaining incidents that occurred along the long road to the holiday destination. Who has had similar experiences?
Day 3 – Picnic Food #WorldWatercolorMonth
Do you like octopus? The boyfriend loves it and was in food heaven in Athens where you get it fried in many restaurants. During the day you can see them hanging outside, drying in the sun before they end up on your plate. Personally I am disgusted by the idea of eating octopus. But to each his own.
Prompt for day 3 of World Watercolor Month – Picnic food. Enjoy!
Day 2 – Sunny Sky #WorldWatercolorMonth
Day 2 of World Watercolour month. Bit late in posting and still catching up as I was travelling. In fact I just got back to Iceland… with mixed feelings. It is sunny here but the hot summer days I have left behind in Greece for sure.
On hot and sunny days in Athens you can spot a lot of Asian tourists, covered up head to toe, hiding from the sun. Some were even caring sun umbrellas to be extra safe.
World Watercolor Month – Day 1
I decided to participate again in World Watercolor Month in July.
I had a lot of fun last year doing my Aerial Acrobatics series. I am not quite sure about the theme for this year – it might be travel – in addition to following the prompt list of this year.
Prompt for day 1 – Primary palette. I am off to town to buy better paper as this one turned out to be quite shitty.
Climbing Gates
The boyfriend came for a visit and we ventured out to explore the neighbouring areas of my neighbourhood in Kypseli, Athens. In general we walked a lot. I think walking is the best way to explore any new place.
We ended up on top of the Attiko Alos view point and adjoining park. We crossed the park only to discover that the gate at the other end was closed. So this is what you do when you are too lazy to walk back to the other end.
And the before, which I think is better. I messed up the face in the end. I shouldn´t be painting while lying on the couch I guess…
Shopping in Athens
Ermou Street is the main shopping street in the centre of Athens. I went there only a couple of times as I did not really enjoy the street nor the shopping there. Always thought it was too exhausting.
Too crowded with too many people, tourists and locals, and mainly the same high street shops as anywhere else. But you can also spot the occasional street dog without a care in the world for it all.
Melanie Franz 