5 masterpieces in Louvre Museum you must see
Discover the fascinating world of the Louvre Museum, where extraordinary art awaits. Let me be your guide as we unveil five captivating masterpieces. Experience the enigmatic charm of Mona Lisa, the timeless beauty of Venus de Milo, and the stunning grace of Nike of Samothrace. Explore the compelling story behind The Raft of the Medusa […]
3 amazing locations near Gran Via – Madrid
Gran Via is one of the most important streets in Madrid. Gran Via construction started in 1910 in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style. The street hosts many historical buildings on it. For example, at the intersection with Alcala Street is the Metropolis building, one of the most photographed buildings in the city. The building […]
Things to do in Madrid: Royal Palace and more
Our journey today in Madrid will start from the Royal Palace. One of the largest royal palaces in Europe. The palace was the official residence of the kings of Spain, but now it is used only for ceremonies. It was built in 1561 in Baroque style and impresses both with its size and interior. The […]
Things to do in Madrid: El Retiro park and more
El Retiro Park was laid out in the middle of the 18th century and was created for the nobility, and aristocrats. It is the largest park in Madrid that related to Spanish Monarchy. The park has an area of 350 acres, divided into zones: English, French, and Forest of Memory (in memory of the victims […]
5 Great spots of Luxembourg gardens
The Luxembourg Gardens are a park ensemble in the center of Paris. This famous landmark is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It is located in the Latin Quarter and covers an area of 26 hectares. The garden was laid out around the palace in 1611-1612 by decree of the French Queen Marie de […]
4 tips how to plein air
Plein air is tricky and challenging. So, I always prepare myself for plein air in advance. Because I don’t like to get upset and have unexpected surprises. I want to share my top 4 tips how to plein air successfully. Tip 1 – Weather So the weather, if it’s too hot or cold outside, you […]
7 travel sketch supplies I use
Choosing travel sketch supplies for a trip is not always easy. Even I, as a person who has sketched more than once while traveling, decide for a long time what to take with me: watercolor or pastel? Or maybe I’ll just get by with a liner and brush pen? Or maybe I should take markers? […]
3 best places to sketch in Montmartre
Montmartre is a hill , 130 meters high and the highest spot in Paris. On top of Montmartre is Basilica Sacre Coeur. You can climb to the top by funicular or stairs. Archaeologists claim that the first settlement in this area dates back to the Neolithic era. In Gallo-Roman times, gypsum began to be mined […]
3 sketch spots of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a cool location for the sketch, but at first I want to tell you very interesting story about it. I quite sure you never heard this facts about the Eiffel tower. In honor of the centenary of the French Revolution, it was decided to hold a world exhibition in Paris. As […]
Louvre sketch trip
Let’s start our Louvre sketch trip. As we all know, the Louvre is a huge museum where you can find almost everything from the culture of Mesopotamia to the middle of the 19th century: sculpture, painting, arts and crafts. Here you can observe the famous and original Mona Lisa painting of Leonardo da Vinci and […]