European Travels

The walkable, human-scaled cities and villages of Europe enthrall me – not to mention the cafes, castles, harbors, markets and architecture. I always return home inspired to paint.

Lisbon's Fort

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12"Lisbon's ancient fortress atop the chariming, historic Alfama neighborhood is highly visible and enticing.
Spanish Plaza

Pastel on paper, 11' x 9” Leaving Madrid’s majestic central plaza, the views were even more intriguing – and I never can resist an archway!
St Emilion Evening

Pastel on paper, 12 x 9", Available through The Hen's Nest gallery in Washington Depot, CT.
St Jean du Luz

pastel on paper, 9 x 12" This charming seaside town in the French half of Basque Country is loaded with history, boats and shops.
Lindos, Greece

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12" The hike up to the ancient ruins was barely a path - no OSHA here - but the views were spectacular.
Chania Lighthouse

Pastel on board, 10 x 14" Built by the invading Venetians, this lighthouse protected Chania harbor for centuries. See it at The Hen's Nest gallery in Washington Depot, CT.
Evora Cafe

Pastel on paper, 12 x 9", Evora, Portugal, is full of whitewashed stone buildings, ancient arches and wrought iron accents, all visible from this inviting cafe. On view at The Hen's Nest gallery in Washington Depot, CT
Nafplio Courtyard

SOLD Nafplio, with its ancient cobblestone streets and colorful courtyards, was the first capital of a united Greece.
Pont Neuf, Night

SOLD There is a reason they call Paris the City of Lights, and a night time stroll across the Seine highlights its beauty.
Obidos

SOLD The walled, hilltop city of Obidos, Portugal, has survived virtually unchanged for centuries.
Havana Along the Malecon

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12" I stood under the hot sun for way too long because I couldn't stop photographing the colorful cars driving by the colorful buildings.
From Hondaribbia

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12" The view from this delightful medieval fishing village in the Spanish half of Basque Country is straight across the bay to France.
Vieux (Old) Nice

Pastel on paper, 12" x 9" Winding alleys, narrow doorways, canopies and cafes were endlessly intriguing in the old section of Nice, on the French Riviera.
Ramblas Stroll

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12" Strolling Las Ramblas from the center of Barcelona down to the old port takes you by cafes, flower vendors, theaters and amazing architecture.
Cadiz Cathedral

SOLD Surrounded by the sea and founded by Phoenicians, Cadiz has been home port for the Spanish navy since the 1800's.
Gorge at Ronda

Pastel on board, 12 x 9" It's hard to believe your eyes, yet the Spanish town of Ronda has existed above a 400 foot deep gorge for centuries.
Gorge at Ronda 2

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12" This incredible scene shows the 400 foot deep gorge that has protected the Spanish town of Ronda from invaders for centuries.
Alhambra

Pastel on paper, 12 x 9” We were astonished when our search for food landed us in a tourist joint with a perfect view of the magnificent Alhambra as spotlights came on and sunset turned snow-capped mountains pink behind it.
Mont St. Michel

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12”, Approaching the Mont and its cathedral across treacherous marshes and under threatening skies was awe-inspiring.
Carnival Parade

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12” I was entranced by the magic, music and movement of carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay.
D-Day Marshes

Pastel on paper, 9 x 12". The stormy sky suited the mood as our guide explained about young soldiers parachuting in with heavy packs and sometimes drowning in the fields Nazis had flooded.
Syntagma Square, Athens

Pastel on paper, 12 x 9". The central square in Athens, with its music, fountains and lights, is a popular place to stroll at all hours.
Flower Market

Pastel on paper, 8 x 8". The frustrating thing about gorgeous European flower markets is being able to buy armfuls of color while staying in a hotel..
Honfleur

Pastel on paper, 12 x 9". The drizzly weather in Normandy didn't keep us from enjoying the charming harbor town of Honfleur.