sumiyoshi taisha
we're lucky to live near a complex of shrines called sumiyoshi taisha. apart from anything else there is a bit of space and big trees which tend to be a rarity in osaka. however, sumiyoshi is a real historic site with ancient shrines similar to those at ise (in the back you can see the antler type roof details from the building behind). as I haven't sketched from real life for a while I thought I'd take advantage of the good weather and get the pens out. sketching really gets you understanding a subject so well - that's the beauty of it - you absorb the most minute details that you usually skip. well out of practice but good fun and worked on the tan.
cheers quaisi. those shrine roofs are a real challenge to draw. makes you wonder how the hell someone sat down and designed them. someone with a lot of patience.
Posted by: stu at July 30, 2006 12:36 PM
Your drawings are excellent. Almost better than your photos if I may be so bold?
More please! :)
Posted by: quaisi at July 29, 2006 06:54 PM