Intermodal
Posted: February 23, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 11 CommentsI have been wanting to sketch shipping containers ever since I watched Season 2 of “The Wire”, which centers around the stevedores in Baltimore’s port. I didn’t have to go as far as the port to find some today. In fact I pass these quite often, but during the work week you can’t often park in industrial zones without raising suspicion. On a snowy Saturday, however, the parking lot is empty and the view unobstructed.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
I love your geometric composition and rich colours Shari. It makes a great abstract too 🙂
You are incredibly versatile and expert with your wide variety of subjects.
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Thanks Mary. I think I should have made this even more abstract.
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I love the colours also. Is there someone at the Port Authority that advises on the colour composition of the stacking?
I’m also interested in sea cans – I’d like to build a cottage with them.
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Glad you like the colours John.
When we were in Amsterdam a few years ago we stayed for one night at the hotel CitizenM. http://www.citizenm.com/boutique-netherlands-hotels. The concept is that each room is made of one container. Or is the size of one container. Very nicely designed but not much room to move in there. Have a look.
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I’m so enjoying your posts Shari!
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Thanks for letting me know Aleda!
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so fantastic…every time every morning when I open my email box, you new drawing is over there…so sweet…thank a lot for your hard working.
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I’m glad to hear Jack!
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I love this one. I really prefer my landscapes to have something man-made in them. don’t know why. And the colours are great!
Joan
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I prefer that too Joan. I like the contrast between natural and man-made. Great to hear from you Joan. Hope you are getting through the winter!
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Oh wow, I love this one, Shari! The colours, the rythm of the corrugated material, the composition… And I always had a soft spot for industrial subjects too. Lovely.
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