For my first image I decided to draw the outline of the bottom of the coliseum. The structure of how the buildings were placed really captured my attention. I know I did not do a great job of drawing it but there was two walls that formed a straight pathway through the center of the coliseum. Then as you went out getting closer and closer to where the arena stopped and stands started, the walls were curved back into an ellipsis. It is wonderful seeing the design from straight solid lines transition to curved and rounded. The coliseum itself will forever hold a special place in my heart and that is really why I wanted to sketch something from there.

The next picture is from the Spanish steps. I went there for the walking Rome assignment and climb to the top. At the very top I spent a lot of time gazing out into the distance looking over the tops of buildings. I really enjoy viewing things from above and being able to see the roof tops of so many building really made it quite a view. But as I was looking out at this beautiful view I noticed this quaint little balcony attached to one of the buildings. The design on the fence made perfect diamond shapes with vines entangled all around them. There was two vases, one on each edge, which held a plant in it as well. The plants in there’s vases were such a vibrant green they stood out from the vine in a wonderful contrast. This decoreated fence made me think of Italy. I always pictured buildings in Italy with vines growing up them, and while not many buildings actually have this feature the ones that do are breathtaking.