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International sketching in Luxembourg

Writer: si newell
si newell
Dec 12, 2022
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Friday


I learnt of the Luxembourg national sketch meet whilst sketching in Lille and after a bit of research I decided to go - a place I have never visited and was quite intrigued by, as a unique country in the middle of mainland Europe that I knew little about and didn't know quite what to expect.


Arriving on Friday night I took advantage of the free public transport by catching a bus into the city centre close by. Before checking into the hotel, I met many of the group who had arranged to meet at a cool bar in the city centre including the friendly organisers.




Saturday


The next morning we met at the main base at Casino Luxembourg, a forum for contemporary art for the formal start of the weekend before moving on to our first sketch location nearby on a city centre hillside that enjoyed panoramic views over the city and valley below.


After completing a skyline image, I had a wander down into the valley passing through the historic yet very pristine streets. The geography of the city is perfect for sketching - so many vistas and hillside views!


In the evening we all met up once again at a bar close to the river for a review of the day and the chance to look at so many talented sketchers' sketchbooks followed by the official group photo.










Sunday


After breakfast a return back in to the valley as the weather deteriorated. I managed to find a beautiful spot to sketch on a bridge overlooking the river - the only problem being the need to balance an umbrella to allow me to draw - not the most comfortable sketch I have ever done!


After a lunch with fellow sketchers sat under parasols next to the river, we returned to the city centre for a throw down before one last meet at the Casino. Everyone immensely enjoyed the weekend - a perfect size to meet new friends and with such friendly hosts.












Monday


The sketching event might have been over but a late flight home allowed me a few more hours to explore the city further and sketch. I couldn't resist attempting the elegant Plateau Bourbon that forms a gateway to contemporary part of the city.




















 
 
 

2 Comments


pijozuh
Aug 24

장시간 업무로 몸이 무겁게 느껴질 때 활용하기 좋은 관리 방법이라고 생각합니다. 편안한 공간에서 여유롭게 받을 수 있어 만족도가 높았어요. 시간 절약은 물론 긴장된 서울출장마사지 몸을 편안하게 풀고 재충전하는 데도 도움이 되었습니다.

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pijozuh
Jul 06

하루 종일 업무로 쌓인 피로 때문에 몸이 무거웠는데 관리가 매우 세심하고 성남출장마사지 편안했습니다. 오산출장마사지 이용 후 어깨와 허리의 긴장감이 한결 줄어들어 다음 날 컨디션까지 좋아졌습니다.

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