Curio’s window
Posted: January 15, 2021 Filed under: Uncategorized 28 CommentsIf you have a hankering to look at other vistas besides what you’ve been seeing at out of your own window for the past ten months, have a look at WindowSwap. Perhaps you’ve seen it already, but if not, check it out. It’s a free website where people upload videos of views from their windows all over the world. Sometimes the view is of other buildings in a city, or a backyard mess with a baby toddling through it, or even a cat looking out the window. Yesterday I chose this view from Curio’s window in Saratov, Russia, while I was drawing on Zoom with friends. Sketched in a Handbook Watercolour Journal 8″ x 8″ in ink and whatever colours were left on my palette from the day before.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
I enjoyed checking out Window Swap and saw the “window” that inspired your painting. Your search for creative windows into painting continues to astound me. Thanks, Shari.
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Thanks Judith. Glad you like Window Swap. Are you planning on drawing from it too? It was hard to choose a scene but I will go back to this for sure.
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This is fascinating. And fun. Thanks for sharing this. I haven’t traveled much and enjoying the pictures from so many places. And, of course, love your painting.
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Thanks Judy. I’m glad you were able to comment here again!
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Thanks for reminding me about this website.
Back to the square handbook! Perfect for this panorama.
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That’s beautiful!! Thank you for choosing that view. I was born and raised in Saratov, this really means so much to me. I really admire your work!
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Katya, that is amazing! I was so happy when I read this. It looks like a beautiful place!!
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Yes, the square book is perfect for panorama! But there’s also all this snow to paint now!
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So cute, and so much detail packed in!Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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It was a fun scene to draw! Thanks so much!
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Thank you for sharing your painting and WindowSwap. It was a joy to view.
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Thanks Cindy!
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Alas, this app does not turn off when you exit it. The audio of your last Window View stays open somewhere in the background and you can hear traffic sounds, keyboard clicks and whatnot. I have never run into anything like this before. You might like to warn your followers.
Other than that, your work is delightful!
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Thanks Cornelia. That happened to me too because it opens in a new window. But I did close it separately too!
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you’ve captures the vista beautifully and I can see how you are enjoying your pen 🙂
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I am enjoying my pen but I especially enjoyed the company while drawing : )
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Love this one, the theme, the colours, the overall finished product
thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much Leonie!!
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I never heard of Window Swap. I will have to check it out. Nice work on this!
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Joan, I think you might enjoy drawing from this too, on days when you can’t get out.
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There are so many creative ways to see the World and get inspired. Thank you for sharing. As always, I love your sketches.
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Thanks so much for having a look. Yes, I feel lucky that people are so generous in sharing different ways to be inspired!!
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Hi Shari. I’m the guy in central NY that asked you about a possible class in the Syracuse area. You thought Watkins Glen would be a great spot. That all got pushed to the back burner due to covid. I bought one of your classes thru Craftsy, before you offered them yourself, and Craftsy has been having issues for months, says internet not available. Not sure if you have any clout with them but it’s quite frustrating. I’ve bought several of your other courses directly from you, but I wanted to re-watch the ones on Craftsy. Keep up your wonderful work. I enjoy your weekly posts. Thanks!! Dennis
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Hi Dennis. Of course I remember you. I would still love to do a workshop in Watkins Glen when the border reopens and Covid is under control. Will that ever happen??
Craftsy was purchased by TM Marketing last year so there has been some upheaval there. But things seem to be better.
I don’t have any clout whatsoever because I’ve been focusing on my own teaching site and not really involved with any new courses for them.
Have you tried contacting them? I know my courses are still selling and you should be able to access them if you have already paid for them.
And fingers crossed that we can still plan a workshop together.
Shari
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Shari, it’s SO beautiful! I love limited palette and the deep blue!
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Thanks so much Lizanne!
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Thanks. Shari!
Another Saratov’s native reporting. 🙂
A very pleasant surprise to start a day. I really like your palette and perspective in this image. Definitely will check your blog and thanks for WindowSwap tip.
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Thanks so much for having a look. It really was a beautiful scene to sketch. Love when I hear from people who know the location. It’s an added bonus!!
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