Convento De La Popa Canvas Print

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Situated on a 150 meter high hill, Convento De La Popa is visible from most parts of Cartagena, Colombia. Founded by the Augustine fathers in 1607, its name means Convent of the Stern because the hill resembles the back end of a ship. I sketched this scene while we were awaiting our carriage tour of the Old Town.

I am an Appreciative Adventurer - finding joy and beauty everywhere I am and everywhere I go. In art, as in life, I am drawn to express the up side, the sunny side, the inspiring message that life is good. I hope others feel encouraged and heartened for having been in my presence and in the company of my work. With pen or brush in hand, with paints and paper in front of me, I am easily captivated by the moment - and just plain happy! Splash and squiggle is how I work. Ink and watercolor is where I live. Bright light and lyrical lines lift my spirits and make me smile. My best work appears when I'm able to hold a lighthearted, playful spirit. I have taken several watercolor classes from Canadian artist, Cecelia Jurgens, and traveled...