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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Virtual Paintout - Estonia - June 2015


My Google Street View travels in Estonia led me to a colorful flower market near the gate to the old city in Tallinn. 

Link to Google Street View

"The flower market in Tallinn"
15x15cm, oil on canvas panel


I also checked what the guidebooks tell you to see in the country.  The Kadriorg Palace was high on their list:


Later, I was surprised to discover that its Estonian name,"Kadrioru Loss", means "Catherine's valley". Originally built for Catherine I of Russia, the building now houses an art museum.


"Kadriorg Palace"
10x15cm, oil on canvas panel

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