This iconic structure can be seen from most vantage points in Paris. The leaning tower of Pisa looks minute in comparison! Built in 1889, it is a remarkable piece of engineering.
In Paris all this week. It is my first trip to the capital of France and I love it! We are staying in Montmartre, a perfect location for exploring, easy to get on a bus or metro underground. This small famous vineyard on the hill in Montmartre produces a very small crop of grapes for wine, the money made going to the pensioners of Montmartre.
This house near the village of Tiglio, perched on the terraces must have amazing views. Surrounded by vines and trees for shade but its position means it must also be exposed to the harsh cold in winter.
Several days late uploading my daily sketches. Had lots to sort out before Paris, now in Paris all this week. Before I headed off to France, the weather had improved - nice warm sunshine, perfect temperatures for walking around. This is a lovely view looking across to the duomo of Barga.
After a few days of showers we are back to early autumn sunshine. Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year (after Spring), still warm but not hot like summer and the colours in October are amazing, yellows. oranges and deep reds. I liked this large expanse of shadow in Piazza Garibaldi, creating a good contrast with the sun-kissed building in the middle of the sketch.
Another trip down to Lucca for materials. Lucca is well worth a visit if you are in Tuscany. I prefer it to Florence - more relaxing, quieter, smaller and its the birthplace of Puccini and some lovely cafes!
Weird day yesterday - one minute warm sun, the next minute heavy showers. But this type of weather is great for the landscape painter, fast moving clouds, cast shadows, a few seconds of brilliant sunshine then dark rain laden skies. I was transported back to Northern England for a while!
