Sydney Harbour in all it’s Glory

July 6, 2013 by Erin Hill Sketching

THURSDAY JULY 4 ’13 Now this day is one out of the box for our last week of Term 2.  We have the most sensational winter days here in Aus. Unless it’s raining. Clear blue skies, sun shining brightly, green leaves budding, water sparkling, coffee and cinnamon wafting from cafes. You do get the picture by now. Most of us headed off on the 9.20am ferry from Manly, some of the others caught the Mosman ferry. Everyone seemed to be […]

Categories: Art, Harbour action, Out & About Sketch Classes, Sketching architecture, Sydney Harbour • Tags: Australia, British Lions Rugby, Circular Quay, Manly, Opera House, Sydney, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge

New Year’s Eve Sydney

January 2, 2013 by Erin Hill Sketching

Not a black line in sight. Pure watercolour sketch. It’s too impossible for me to watch fireworks and sketch. I’m sure there’s a way, and if there is I’ll try to find it. So from my photo reference I present Sydney exploding at Midnight Dec 31 2012. It was a fantastic display – as it always is – and I hope I’ve captured here something of the essence of the night. ©ErinHill2013  

Categories: Art, Bright Colour, Colours of the night, Harbour action, Watercolour Painting • Tags: Fireworks, New Year, New Years Eve, Pyrotechnics, Sketching fireworks, Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge

Dramatic Rainclouds

April 24, 2011 by Erin Hill Sketching

I was with Sketchclub and attempting to get some drawing in at the Opera House before heading to a dry spot at The Royal Botanical Gardens adjoining. Most people like to see sunny skies but here we have some dramatic rain clouds – with some dramatic rain. For a few moments it seemed safe to sit on the ledge across from the Harbour Bridge. Of course I didn’t bother to close my bag and the rain came down. I did […]

Categories: Art, Drawings and Sketches, Harbour action, International Sketchcrawl, My Artist Friends, Plein air painting • Tags: Composition & Colour, Line drawing with Watercolour, Opera House, Quick Watercolours, Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge