The Old Town Hall - Blankenberge

Wow, Mia you have to paint it!

I will, "but not tonight, Josephine" (LOL), I am too tired!

What an incredible building and with such a history behind it. I haven't painted now for 3 months but I think I might just get them out for this. Thank you so much for the offer of the photo.

Gorgeous building

Oh, Mia! When I first saw the small thumbnail, the first thing I thought was this is such a paintable subject! You MUST have a go. It's something that will suit your style perfectly! Thank you too for so generously opening the field to the use of your photo. Not sure I would have the courage to try it (I'm terrible with perspectives), but you've certainly inspired me! Have a wonderful opening and exhibition!

This is a beautiful building Mia - too much of a challenge for me!. I have just returned from a wonderful break in our beloved Veurne. Fantastic weather, good food, cycling - AND - we were lucky enough to reserve beer from St Sixtus. As always I came home relaxed and refreshed.

Thank you so very much for your lovely comments and good wishes, Diana, Larry, Seok and Helen. Because this is already on page 9 or 10, I will keep you informed on my Blog "Mia". The picture is also in the "Copyright Free Gallery". Helen, you really made me jealous with your trip to Veurne, I love the place. Enjoy "the best beer in the world"!!!

Mia - only just spotted thid one - missed it first time round - have printed it off and will have a go sometime and post the result - but it may not be until after christmas

Hi Michael, I am really looking forward to see your posting. I also will give it a go as soon as possible.

Mia - progress report - have just drawn it up - the lateral perspective was no problem but have chosen to ignore the vertical perspective - I felt it wouldn't look quite right but had a bit of a job correcting it from the reference photo. Will probably only hint at the buildings to the rear as I don't want them to dominate. I do have some free time next week and hope to make a start but don't know when I will get it finished as I have a few other projects on the go plus some teaching - hope I do it justice

Good luck, Michael!! You are right about the buildings to the rear, the focal point is the Hall. I will try it myself in the coming weeks.

Thanks so much for your kind comments against my latest posting 'Coffee Stop Salamanca'. A brief up-date - hope to finish my painting of this lovely building tomorrow morning - and will post soon thereafter - how's that for confidence - now I'm getting worried !!