Li Yuan Theatre, Beijing

My first slideshows of Peking Opera are online.Peking Opera

Peking Opera

Back from China, I am richer in spirit and culture, full of impressive images of art, society, cities, people. One lasting impression that truly touched my heart was Peking Opera.There are museums and gardens, and pagodas, and Buddha sculptures, caligraphy and paintings in many places in China and the world but there is only one great theatrical event unique to Chinese Culture in history. And that is the beautiful Peking Opera.For now just two pictures, later on the videos.

Silk Road cities

My first trip to China starts today, the itinerary is Beijing, Dunhuang(Mogao caves), Xian, Luoyang(Longmen caves), Shanghai. Some of the Silk Road cities are a thrill for a first vacation in China.
And because I will be away for three weeks I leave you with slideshows of Jordan 2008.

Below is a view of the treasury in Petra, the rock city of ancient Nabateans, that can be explored by foot, camel, horse or calesh.
For a video that downloads rather slow visit my page Petra video.

femme fatale

Colored pencils on Canson mi-teintes white pad 8x11in.5 hours.

another birthday!

I am 55 today!
What an age!1 year and 7 months of drawing!

This is how I played with Crayola crayons and oil pastels for one hour this morning!






This is on canvas panel 6x8in.


One more hour of drawing in the afternoon.This is not my art day but anyway here is my vase of sunflowers in Caran d'Ache watercolor pencils dry with two choices of background on Stonehenge pad 5x7in.

Temples of Egypt

Today I added more slideshows on my page Egypt 2008, from last summer's trip to Egypt.
Wish you all happy moments while listening to my Egyptian music and seeing these memorable sites.

fresh figs

Colored pencils on Bristol board smooth light yellow 5x8in. 4 hours.From real life.