Graphite studies of Michaelangelo's David, Academy, Florence
Hall of Slaves, unfinished marble statues of Michaelangelo, Academy, Florence
Watercolor study of one of the frescoes of Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo
Two interior sketches of Chiesa della Francesa, Arezzo
Dan is uncomfortable on the train
Last weekend, a couple friends and I made a pilgrimage to a little town named Arezzo. There is a church there that is the home of some beautiful Piero della Francesco frescoes, and we had the fortune of being able to sit with them all day long and paint them. Here are some drawings from inside the church itself, as well as a watercolor study of a battle scene from one of the frescoes. As the day came to a close, we decided to continue on to Florence, where we found an awesome little hole-in-the-wall hostel for the night. (David's Inn...if you're ever there). Saturday night was spent with statues, beer, Mexican food, and general wandering. Sunday was spent at the Academy with Michaelangelo's David and some great early Christian art. It was a great weekend. It really got me fired up for traveling and art-on-the-go. I think it was an important artistic and state-of-mind turning point in my trip. I'll definitely be doing more train hopping in the near future. Here are some drawings from the train, Arezzo, Florence, and said frescoes.
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