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Cartoon – Peanut Butter & Jelly Predicament
Posted: July 30, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Cartoons, Designs, IllustrationsTags: 365 in 365, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, cheese, complex, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, illustrations, illustrator, jelly, meaningful work, peanut butter, predicament, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, vernelle noel, yes you can
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Visual Recipe – Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli
Posted: July 29, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Cartoons, Designs, Illustrations, Visual RecipesTags: 10000 hour rule, 365 in 365, Abstract Architecture, architect, architecture, artist, basil aioli, caribbean architect, cartoon, change the world, crab cakes, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, happy friday, illustrations, meaningful work, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, vernelle noel, visual recipe, yes you can
Visual Recipe - Crab Cakes
Today’s Visual Recipe is Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli, courtesy http://foodmuses.wordpress.com. Crab is one of the most delicious meats I think. When I was a kid and my mom made curried crab, or crab and callalloo, I would eat everything else first and leave the crab for last. In my early years I was not expert at eating crab. In the Caribbean we would have these relatively small blue crabs which my mom was always scared to kill. She would throw hot water on them till they stopped moving, then she graduated to giving my neighbor to kill them for her. I loved the hunt for the meat within the crab shells and felt so proud when I got a good, satisfying chunk of meat. Slurp!!!
These crab cakes seem delicious and I encourage you to try them with the Basil Aioli. Definitely sounds like a great start to the weekend! Thanks Angie!
Abstract Architecture for the day:
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Architecture Sketch – Building in Strasbourg, France
Posted: July 28, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, EuropeTags: 10000 hour rule, 365 in 365, Abstract Architecture, architect, cartoons, change the world, design, design challenge, do, encourage, europe, france, illustrations, illustrator, meaningful work, sketches, Strasbourg, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, urban sketchers, vernelle noel, yes you can
Building in Strasbourg, France
This is a sketch of a building in Strasbourg, France. The city is chiefly known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock, and for its medieval cityscape of Rhineland black and white timber-framed buildings, particularly in the Petite-France district alongside the Ill and in the streets and squares surrounding the cathedral. Strasbourg is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights and it hosts a seat of the European Parliament
Abstract Architecture for the day:
3.5″ x 5″ Strathmore Sketchbook, ink pens and Sharpies
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Architecture Sketch – Hayes Court & July 27th 1990 Coup in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Posted: July 27, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, Caribbean Architecture, Change the World, Designs, Trinidad & TobagoTags: 1990, 365 in 365, A Magnificent Nine, Abstract Architecture, architect, architects, architecture, artist, attempted coup, Bishop Thomas Hayes, caribbean architect, cartoon, change the world, coup, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, Hayes Court, illustrations, illustrator, July 27th, Magnificent Seven, meaningful work, memorial, port of spain, qrc, queens park savannah, queens royal college, sketchblog, sketches, Tags: 10000 hour rule, Taylor Gilles, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, urban sketchers, vernelle noel, yes you can
Hayes Court, Trinidad
This is a sketch of Hayes Court in Port of Spain, Trinidad. This is the second of four sketches I have done thus far of the ‘Magnificent Seven (a series of mansions by the Queen’s Park Savannah). Hayes Court is after the Queen’s Royal College. This building was completed in 1910 by the firm of Taylor Gilles at a cost of £15, 700. It was named “Hayes Court” after Bishop Thomas Hayes, who was the second Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad & Tobago.
Hayes Court, Trinidad - Photo by Vernelle Noel
Architecturally it reflects a combination of the quiet graciousness of the French and English country house design, with its high ceilings, mahogany staircase, wrought-iron fretwork, and wood paneling. Iron fretwork and a beautiful porte cochere or coach doorway are features of this classic mansion.
Today, July 27th, is the 21st Anniversary of the attempted coup on the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990. Led by Abu Bakr, the Jamaat al Muslimeen invaded The Red House (seat of the country’s parliament), and took the Prime Minister hostage, along with members of his cabinet, government and opposition MPs, and others – some seventeen in all. About 24 people died during the coup attempt, with millions in property losses. More here >>
Our Republic forever changed on that day. Our Capital City of Port of Spain, had to be rebuilt as buildings were burned, and looted. Very often I feel that as a nation, our appreciation of our history leaves much to be desired. I see it in the way we treat our historic buildings, our national heroes, and our award-winners, to name a few. This day of July 27th should never be “just another day.” We must never forget what occurred on this day, and I would like to see a stronger expression of our commemoration of this day.
I believe July 27th should embrace six major principles (adapted from the United Nations Statement of Commitment adopted for Holocaust Memorial Day):
- The July 27th, 1990 attempted coup shook the foundations of Trinbagonian democracy and civilization. Its horror should always hold meaning.
- The July 27th, 1990 attempted coup must have a permanent place in Trinbagonians’ collective memory.
- Future generations must understand the causes of the July 27th attempted coup and reflect upon its consequences.
- The sacrifices of those who lost and risked their lives to protect or rescue victims are a touchstone of the Trinbagonian capacity for good.
- Education and research about the July 27th attempted coup must be promoted.
- An annual July 27th Memorial Day should take place to commemorate this human tragedy and condemn violence, lawlessness, and indiscipline.
Reference: As Time Goes on It’s Vital We Never Forget One of the Darkest Times in World History by Dan Cohn-Sherbok
“Memorials are important because they act as historical touchstones. They link the past to the present and enable people to remember and respect the sacrifice of those who died, fought, participated or were affected by conflict(s).”
Abstract Architecture for the day:
3.5″ x 5″ Strathmore Sketchbook, ink pens and Sharpies
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Architecture Sketch – UWI Administrative Building (Negative)
Posted: July 26, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, Caribbean Architecture, Designs, Negatives, Trinidad & Tobago, University of the West IndiesTags: 10000 hour rule, 2011 calendar, 365 in 365, Abstract Architecture, admin building, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, colin laird, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, happy friday, illustrations, illustrator, meaningful work, port of spain, san fernando, sketches, st augustine, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, urban sketchers, uwi, vernelle noel, yes you can
UWI Admin Building - St. Augustine, Trinidad
This is a negative of a sketch I did of the Administrative Building at the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad. Here is the original sketch >>>.
Abstract Architecture for the day:
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32nd World Wide SketchCrawl – Thinking Insomniac in San Fernando
Posted: July 25, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, Caribbean Architecture, Change the World, Designs, Trinidad & TobagoTags: 10000 hour rule, 2011 calendar, 32nd worldwide sketchcrawl, 365 in 365, Abstract Architecture, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, colin laird, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, happy friday, illustrations, illustrator, meaningful work, port of spain, san fernando, sketchcrawl, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, urban sketchers, vernelle noel, yes you can
City Hall, San Fernando
Thanks again for a great event SketchCrawlers! It was my second time and I enjoy this sooo much!!! This SketchCrawl I went to the southern city of San Fernando in Trinidad & Tobago. Here are my sketches and I look forward to the other one!!
San Fernando Hospital, Trinidad
Buildings in San Fernando
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Abstract Architecture for the day:
George Eliot – English novelist (1819 – 1880)
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Norway – Our Hearts are with you…
Posted: July 24, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Cartoons, Change the World, Designs, Europe, IllustrationsTags: 365 in 365, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, complex, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, hearts, illustrations, illustrator, love, meaningful work, norway, oslo, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, vernelle noel, yes you can
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Cartoon – Kite Flying
Posted: July 23, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, Cartoons, IllustrationsTags: 365 in 365, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, complex, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, illustrations, illustrator, kites, meaningful work, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, vernelle noel, yes you can
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Visual Recipe
Posted: July 22, 2011 in 365 in 365 days, Architecture & Urban Sketches, Designs, Happy Friday, Illustrations, Visual RecipesTags: 10000 hour rule, 365 in 365, architect, architecture, artist, caribbean architect, cartoon, cartoons, change the world, design, design challenge, designer, do, encourage, happy friday, illustrations, illustrator, meaningful work, peanut punch, sketches, thanks, thinking insomniac, trinidad, trinidadian architect, urban sketchers, vernelle noel, visual recipe, yes you can
I have been a bit under the weather since yesterday, and wasn’t able to do a new Visual Recipe. ;-(. I have posted my Peanut Punch Visual Recipe for you. Hope you enjoy! Don’t forget tomorrow is the 32nd World Wide SketchCrawl. I hope I feel better enough to head out and get some sketching done. Have a great weekend all!
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