let's sketch the Reial Santuari del St. Crist de Balaguer

22 December 2022
Late afternoon light on the cathedral in Balaguer, Spain
Late afternoon light on the cathedral in Balaguer, Spain

Painting architecture in pen and watercolours does not have to be difficult. In this lesson we simplify the architecture of the beautiful cathedral in Balaguer, Catalunya and focus on the beautiful light and shadows created by late afternoon sun.

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