I managed to squeeze in a sketch of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.  I love this beautiful church, quite different from other churches in Paris.  It was designed by architect Paul Abadie.

Favorite brown ink of all time!

I’ve been in search for another great brown ink, my other favorite being DeAtramentis Tobacco.   Diamine Chocolate is just sooooo dark (like a rich dark chocolate.
In Aussie Brown Robert Oster came up with a lovely rich brown that shades nicely;
I can use it at work then take it out for a sketch!

Someone commented that architects keep proportions correct,
so here is my secret — guidelines.
You can see them in the blowup above!
I do a line of site set of lines that help me stack
and line up the little things by placing the big pieces.
I also make my mistakes in pencil — as you can see above.

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