Technical difficulties in Siena.

For some reason my Internet access has been horrendous. Not only at home but at school as well. I am trying to figure it out. I will post Some work soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this beautiful sculpture on a Fontana here in Siena, which has a Sienese shield.


By the way the Sienese colors are black and white, doesn't get much classier than that ! Hopefully I will be able to post regularly again.

-R

S. Sepolcro a Siena

Una piccola e carina chiesa a Siena.


-R

Modern buildings in Siena

These are some buildings near the train station in Siena. These buildings are way outside of the city walls. I haven't seen many other modern buildings here and that's one of the nice things about the city inside the walls, it's medieval look.
I do enjoy these modern buildings as well, but they would look awkward next to a palazzo from the 1300's. So it's placement is perfect.

-R

Balcony on the Piazza del Campo

After my class I made my way to the Piazza del Campo to have a cup of coffee. I frequent a cafe with a nice balcony overlooking the main piazza.


As usual when I have free time, I started drawing a little. This is a cafe on the opposite side of the piazza. It's pretty expensive, and as far as the students are concerned it's for tourists.

I was satisfied with my product and then proceeded to tackle the Cappella di Piazza, which is attached to the Palazzo Pubblico.


There's an awesome profile view of the Cappella from the balcony, which I had to take advantage of.

I haven't been doing many watercolors, but I feel good about these drawings. I can execute them decently quickly and it really forces me to plan out the drawing and think about light and shadow way more.

-R

Watercolor of Sta. Maria Assunta Monteriggioni

Santa Maria Assunta a Monteriggioni, fatto con gli acquerelli.



-R

S. Maria Assunta. Monteriggioni, Italia

Today I went on a small trip to a city very close to Siena called Monteriggioni.
I went with two good friends, and we spent the day enjoying the sun and Piazza Roma.



This small church is on the piazza and commands attention with it's tower, which stands much talked than any other building in the city.

-R

La torre del Duomo Senese

I'm back in Siena, and as usual when I return I try to draw or paint a landmark. Here is the tower of the beautiful Sienese Duomo.


-R