August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 by Leonie Andrews

Rotterdam

A quick-ish hop around the world via Singapore and now I find myself sketching in Rotterdam.

Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi. Watch our for large numbers of people dragging their luggage around while looking at their smartphones.

First sketch in Rotterdam the Markthal (Market Hall) by MVRDV architects, (2014).

Next the Kubuswoningen (Cube Houses) by Pier Blom (1984).

This is an earlier version which I wish I had left at this stage instead of turning it into a turgidly overworked mess.

Then part of Auke de Vries sculpture ‘Maasbeeld’, with De Rotterdam, by Rem Koolhaas (2013) and the Erasmus Bridge in the background.

Today even further challenges with De Hef, (Koninginnebrug) a now defunct, lifting railway bridge.

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Claudia McGill August 1, 2019 at 5:27 am

I love the one with the sculpture. You created an abstract image yet it is faithful to the actual scene. I think that is really hard to do. It’s beautiful.

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1. Leonie Andrews August 1, 2019 at 6:56 am
  
  Thank you Claudia. It is definitely the best painting I have done this trip. I could feel that even before I started to paint. I was in ‘the zone’ that day.
  
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kestrelart August 1, 2019 at 10:21 am

Lovely sketches

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1. Leonie Andrews August 1, 2019 at 5:45 pm
  
  Thank you. It’s easier to relax and sketch when I am on holidays.
  
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  1. kestrelart August 1, 2019 at 6:31 pm
    
    Do your travels include the UK at all?
    
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  2. Leonie Andrews August 1, 2019 at 8:14 pm
    
    Sadly not this time, but I hope to do so in the near future. I will let you know in advance so you can leave the country with plenty of time.😂
    
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memadtwo August 2, 2019 at 3:59 am

Lovely! The reflection is my favorite. (K)

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1. Leonie Andrews August 2, 2019 at 4:34 am
  
  Thank you! That reflection is the sort of thing I can never be sure will turn out well. I am definitely pleased with this one.
  
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Becks August 24, 2019 at 1:51 am

These are great sketches! And such a fantastic way to remember places than just take a photo, I love that you really have to pay attention and notice the buildings/bridges to really capture it in your sketch – great idea!

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1. Leonie Andrews August 24, 2019 at 10:35 am
  
  Thank you! Sketching does slow you down, in the best possible way, when travelling. You also often get people stopping to talk to you about what you are sketching.
  
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