Prague Paintings, 1

I spent a week in Prague in the Czech Republic this spring – and between sightseeing jaunts, I managed to do a number of paintings. I brought pens, pencils, paper and a portable box of watercolors and tried to do a painting every afternoon when my feet got tired of walking. Sitting and really looking at a scene helps me absorb the essence of a place when I’m traveling. It really heightens my memory of the experience.


This painting of the Charles Bridge shows one of Prague’s big tourist attractions. It has splendid medieval towers and lots of statues. The bridge is just for pedestrians and has lots of vendors and entertainers creating a lively scene. For centuries, apparently, it was the only bridge spanning the Charles River, although now there are many bridges, each interesting and unique.