Switzerland Sketchbook

Savognin, Graubünden Piz Arlos Rising Gently to the south of Savognin is the sloping peak of Piz Arlos, this symmetrical peak gives the viewer a sense of peace and grace. The thick forest climbing it's slopes additionally calms the eye with hues of dark pine green. In Spring the forest comes alive with great columns of yellow pollen rising on thermals high into the air, followed later in the day, by the falling pollen that covers everything in the valley, quite a spectacle to behold. Medium: Watercolor with body color

Savognin, Graubünden Piz Mitgel  The monolithic mountain that rises behind the old farm town of Savognin is one of the first Dolomite peaks of the Eastern Alps. The peak rises dramatically to the Northeast of town in wall of solid rock. In the evening sun the mountain is cast in shades of yellow and pink, so bright on long summer days that the warm glow illuminates the town with golden hues. This Sketch was started on site in late Fall as the first snow was beginning to collect near the top of the peak. Medium: Stiff pen sketch