Last week I went to Seattle for a few days to visit some friends and had an incredible trip. It was my first time visiting Washington State, and there were so many wonderful things to draw and all kinds of different places to see. The cherry blossom was at peak bloom, it didn’t rain, and I managed to get onto quite a few boats…
We took an hour’s tour on a ferry in Seattle harbour by Salish Sea Tours, and I just about managed a few quick sketches in the blustery winds. The sky was a perfect blue with fluffy white clouds, and it was so good to be out in the open air.
I absolutely loved the Seattle Asian art Museum - the rooms was arranged by theme, rather than country or style, and I was inspired and sketched some of the ceramics.
We passed by an enticing looking restaurant called Rione XIII in Capitol Hill and had a delicious Roman dinner. I love this little sketch I made while we were waiting. And the dessert, much more delicious than this looks, a meringue with rhubarb and lemon curd, was heavenly.
I hired a car and we took the ferry to the Kitsap islands and went exploring. I loved the far away snowy peaks of the Olympic National Park you could see in the distance.
We visited Port Gamble, with its historic houses, and also Poulsbo, with its Scandinavian heritage. I sketched and sketched…
This is the Seattle skyline from the sea. It’s a pretty attractive city I have to say. I had a wonderful time, and there were still many things I’d like to see there!
