Pirogh Hesse

The first Saturday of each month, there is a urban sketchers meeting in Grenoble. This group was formerly called sketchcrawl. This afternoon and evening, about 20 people gather in the Grenoble city around the Bastille.

Watercolor, about 21x30cm.

Once a month, Gilles Durand gives a watercolor class. I work today on waves in the sea.

Watercolor, about 21x30cm.

Once a month, Gilles Durand gives a watercolor class. I work today on landscapes with a 'barn':

We worked on photographies, this one was taken in Québec. We started by a monochrome version, for studying values.

Watercolor, about 21x30cm.

The painter Johan Jongkind often painted this view along the river, see e.g. his sketch l'Isère aux environs de Grenoble This riverbank now bears his name: quai Jongkind in Grenoble.

Watercolor 42x30cm, at home.

Acrylic 50x65cm, at home, watercolor 21x30cm in situs.

Watercolor about 30x21cm. Oil about 50x30cm.

Once a month, Gilles Durand gives a watercolor class. I work today on Chinese painting.

Watercolor, about 21x30cm. During Gilles Durand watercolor class.

In Paris, I visited the Delacroix atelier, in Furstemberg place.

Watercolor about 30x21cm. sketch, 15mn.

Once a month, Gilles Durand gives a watercolor class. I work today on wet technics, starting with tow cats from Endre Penovac and one from Jo White (Lucy):

Then, I turn to landscapes:

The first landscape is inspirated by Francine Bradette and the second one by Antonio Ortega Perez.

Watercolor, about 21x30cm. During Gilles Durand watercolor class.

Watercolor, about 42x30cm. During Gilles Durand watercolor class on reflects.