Now that the typical New Year’s rush is over, the best wishes have been sent and the family visits have brought back nice memories, time to go back to work. Right, I was sketching portraits to let the hands, fingers and eyes communicate with each other again. Often it is a bit of a search for inspiration, but suddenly it is there.
I saw a photo of an urban setting appear on Reddit, asking where in Ghent this was. Well, the photo was taken in ‘Patershol’ in Ghent, more specifically at the intersection of Haringsteeg and Hertogstraat. Patershol is a historic medieval corner in the center of Ghent with a number of nice places to eat. Now, I’m not going to teach history here… as a real ‘Gentenaar’ (resident of Ghent) I often go there, which is why I quickly recognized the photo.
When I saw the picture I immediately thought: I’m going to make a watercolor sketch of it. And that’s what I’ve just done, you can ‘admire’ the result. Now I’m still a beginner when it comes to watercolor sketching. Of course, there is still a lot of room for improvement and finding the right colors. I have tried to depict the coziness of this street, but also to leave enough white (negative space). It is important to mention that the sketch is made in a loose way, so not everything is measured and the caliper has not been used. The most important thing for me is that it is recognizable and that it breathes an atmosphere. Tips are of course welcome 🙂
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