Thinking of Tiepolo and Caravaggio with thanks

Alongside developing my 'Barge' paintings I have been remembering how Tiepolo particularly inspired me when young

to develop a fluid style of drawing and washes. I hope some of his sprezzatura is in my own work.Caravaggio I studied for depth and subject matter. So I keep doing sketches.This sketch doesn't use ink but rather a quill pen dipped in watercolour.I like rough, unstructured lines . A great sense of freedom after illustrating books and it is what I love to do most. Just draw. Add washes and think about what I am seeing and about those who have paved the way. Being in Italy in 2018 was an inspiration. My first visit there. How lovely it was to approach Venice from the Lagoon [ not by road].I keep many sketchbooks full of interesting material that I will return to over the years.