James Brown
Five sketchbook
pages from a trip exploring the Netherlands:
“Haarlem 1”, “2”
and “3”, 2015
“Amsterdam”, 2015
“Delft”, 2015
Pencil and
watercolour on pale yellow wove paper (sketchbook pages)
Size of each page:
21 x 13 cm
While my
sketchbook pages might suggest that Isabelle and I spent our entire trip in the
Netherlands merely appreciating the architecture, the reality was quite
different. Isabelle took on the role of our meticulous tour planner, and our
main objective was to explore as many galleries as possible during our stay.
Although we focused on art, we often took breaks from the galleries to enjoy
the outside world, and it was during these moments that I found time to draw.
I truly felt
spoiled during this trip. There were even times when wonderful Isabelle would bring
me sandwiches and literally feed me so that I wouldn’t have to interrupt my
drawing sessions!
Haarlem served
as our home base, allowing us to take day-trips to the major centres like
Amsterdam and beyond via buses and trains. For anyone contemplating a journey
to the Netherlands, I highly recommend using Haarlem as a base. It’s such a
picturesque and tranquil place, making it a perfect retreat from the hustle and
bustle of larger cities like busy Amsterdam.
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