Welcome to Paint Party Friday! This piece (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") on cardstock in permanent markers depicts The Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala. It was displayed on my laptop screensaver and made me curious to learn about it. It seems Guatemala has a rich Colonial history full of baroque style architecture. This arch built in 1694 is one of them. It sits on front of the Agua Volcano which is breathtaking in itself. The nuns lived in a convent on one side of the arch. They needed to teach on the other side but were not allowed to be seen in public. It seems a footbridge was built inside the arch so that the nuns could cross over to the school on the other side of the arch.
I really do like the color and design, Christine. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteinteresting what you write about this Santa Catalina Arch and so beautifully drawn this picture!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice day, Elke
Interesting story and pretty picture.
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It’s lovely
ReplyDeleteGreat perspective in this piece Christine and thanks for sharing some of it's history. Happy PPF Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting with a fascinating history. Valerie
ReplyDeleteNot really into church photos and architecture personally but... The design and the colors are divine, Christine. Nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting arch, indeed. Thanks for sharing the history of it. Beautifully colored.
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A beautiful painting and a very interesting story to it as well!
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Susi xxx
Isn't that wonderful! I'm such a nontraveller!
ReplyDeleteSo much history there, and so interesting! I think it’s particularly amazing the arch has survived so long next to a volcano! Your small drawing has a generous amount of perspective and depth. Well done!
ReplyDeleteInteresting history. I have never been to Guatemala.
ReplyDeleteLove both your art and the history of the arch.
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Delightful artwork of Catalena archway ^_^
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A ShutterBug Explores
Lovely piece, great textures on the stone walk.
ReplyDelete! Thank you for sharing!!
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I love your art!
ReplyDeleteLovely art Christine. Happy PPF
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Nicely done, lovely art :-D
ReplyDeletewonderful illustration Christine. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteNice art.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art and the background of history.
ReplyDeletelove combination of colors
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the history behind your wonderful painting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. You did a wonderful job on it.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and a great history lesson. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNicely done Christine! Interesting also.
ReplyDeleteI like your art and thanks for sharing the information too.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That is really lovely!
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