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The Courtyard


The Courtyard Hotel was the venue for our painting out in the open for a while. The painting of Deveils Peak was painted at the same location. I need more practice with buildings! We are painting in the Company Gardens at the moment and I am getting lots of practice in. Strange how the window is not centred in this building, but that is the way it is.
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Anonymous said…
I think your building is pretty good. Love the Old Dutch architecture. Nice painting.
Jean
Friday, 20 November 2009 at 01:16:00 GMT+2
Maree Clarkson said…
Beautiful sketch Carol! And your building is great!
Friday, 20 November 2009 at 09:13:00 GMT+2
Marie Theron said…
A very Old Cape and peaceful feel to this, Carol.
Friday, 20 November 2009 at 17:57:00 GMT+2
Kathleen Hebert said…
How charming!!!!! The colors are luscious. This is a beautiful painting, Carol.
Monday, 23 November 2009 at 22:20:00 GMT+2
Carol said…
Hi Jean Thank you. The architecture is actually quite difficult to get right. It is often too wide or too narrow! Lots of practice needed!
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 20:56:00 GMT+2
Carol said…
Hi Liz and Maree. Thank you both - it is going on exhibition next week so we shall see?
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 20:57:00 GMT+2
Carol said…
Thank you Marie and thanks for the visit.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 20:58:00 GMT+2
Carol said…
Hi Kath. Thank you. We are so lucky in that we have just so much to paint! More than in any one lifetime!
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 20:59:00 GMT+2
Dianne said…
Well done, Carol! You have captured the building and mountain behind well.
Thursday, 26 November 2009 at 21:49:00 GMT+2
Barbara Pask said…
Really like this one, the bright white building and the umbrella out in front. The shape of the building is so interesting too.
Saturday, 28 November 2009 at 23:37:00 GMT+2
Carol said…
Thanks Dianne. I am sure you know the venue well! We are so lucky to live where we live!
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at 19:36:00 GMT+2
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