Tag: architecture

Paris Carte Postale II : Réverbères | Streetlamps

Paris Carte Postale II : Réverbères | Streetlamps

What is it about streetlamps and lampposts that make them so charming? I love these practical yet beautiful lights that line the streets (or stick out of buildings), illuminating the way for nighttime explorations. I particularly enjoy seeing older streetlamps, complete with some spider webs,…

Paris Carte Postale I : Rooftops and Towers

Paris Carte Postale I : Rooftops and Towers

Bonjour, blogosphere! I’m back from my trip back to Paris (and several other parts of France + Florence), and excited to share photos and tidbits with you. I always feel at home à Paris, and this trip was no different. A perfect mix of brusque…

The Nightly Sketch: Cafe Zoetrope

The Nightly Sketch: Cafe Zoetrope

A more recent addition to the Nightly Sketch series. I love the Sentinel Building (early 20th century) – it’s close to the North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco. While drawing this, I realized I don’t love drawing architecture because of the very many small repetitions.…