Bon Voyage: Postcards from Europe

Available, Contact Artist Collage: Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2014, 12″x9″) The Alcazar in Seville is one of the most unique building complexes in the world, with beautiful archways and decorative walls and gardens.

Private Collection Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2012, 9″x 6″)

On Loan to RhinoHub Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2014, 12″x 9″) I stopped in Malta while cruising the Mediterranean during the holiday season. The sign above the gate into Valletta reads "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."

Private Collection Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2014, 16″x12″)

Private Collection Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2015, 4.5"x4″) I spent 3 weeks in college backpacking through Europe with friends. We hiked between the 5 towns of the Cinque Terre. Near Vernazza we slept in an olive grove because we had left too late in the day to get to our hotel in Riomaggiore.

Available, Contact Artist Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2015, 9″x12″) I traveled to Ukraine on a whim while serving in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. The trip was unexpected but worth it. Although Ukraine has fallen on some hard times recently, I recommend Americans to check it out.

Available, Contact Artist Collage: Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2014, 12″x 9″) I spent the last night of Ramadan on the rooftop terrace of this restaurant in Istanbul. From there I could see the best view of the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul really is a magical city.

Private Collection Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2014, 9″x6″) Around every corner in Istanbul are unexpected and hidden charms, like this minaret--juxtaposed between modern apartment living and ancient religion.

Available, Contact Artist Ink on Watercolor (2007, 4.5″x6.5″) Martin Luther translated the bible from Latin to German in Wartburg Castle. The Suchsland family just happens to hail from a small village right down the hill, where I visited in 2006.

Available, Contact Artist Ink on Watercolor (2006, 4.5″x6.5″) Munich is the quintessential German city. The English Garden outside the city center is a pleasant place to take it all in.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2007, 4.5″x6.5″) I spent a semester abroad in Lüneburg. The college town often goes unnoticed by American tourists, but it has a pristine, historic town center with shops and cafes.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2015, 6″x12″) I spent a semester abroad in Lüneburg. The college town often goes unnoticed by American tourists, but it has a pristine, historic town center with shops and cafes.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2005, 4.5″x6.5″) The best view of this Bavarian, fairytale castle is from the bridge over the waterfall.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2006, 5″x4″)

Available, Contact Artist Ink on Watercolor (2007, 4″x10″) Hamburg is known for the Beatles and international shipping. It is also one of the most beautiful German cities with lots of lakes and parks.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2005, 6.5″ x 4.5″) The Sagrada Familia looks like it is melting under the hot Barcelona sun.

Private Collection Ink on Watercolor (2005, 6.5″x4.5″) One of my favorite memories from backpacking Europe was sitting on the Champ de Mars under the Eiffel Tower drinking wine, eating bread and cheese, and hanging out with friends.

Private Collection Sumi Ink on Watercolor (2012, 12″x9″)