Orchid in Bloom

Watercolor, w.pencils in sketchbook

 My orchid is in bloom again. No care about short daylight, freezing temperatures outdoors, the forgetful owner. Amazing power of life. And source of inspiration.
Today I went to Art museum to see exhibition of Blake's watercolors (Google helps) and on the way out decided to practice sketching sculpture. As it turned out they do not allow to sketch without written consent of museum's head (sic!). So I would have to make arrangements later, but today I chose my victim. He. Sleeping Faun. He was breathing in his sleep, believe me, I saw his chest moving.
And they do not allow to make photos, too.

Cold February

Portraits painting is such a challenge. Oil pastel on craft paper.
And also the poppies bookmark and boat sketch from January.

5cm x 17cm, two sides, watercolor and watercolor pencils

I miss your blogs, but I will be back some day!

Landmark of the City

The Church of Christ the Savior is the largest in Moscow. In 1931 it was destroyed after the revolution of 1917. They constructed the open air pool (largest in Moscow) for proletariat instead of the church.
The building was reconstructed in 1994-1997.
My EDM#41 "Draw the landmark of the city".
More about the church in wiki (here).