Washington Monument

Pen&ink and watercolor on A5 Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook

We needed timed passes to get in the Washington monument.  The hill in which it is located is very exposed and usually very windy. It was 90°F (32°C) and the flags around were still…so still. Finally after waiting our turn to enter, the elevator shot us up 500 ft all the way to the top. Views are so cool, I thought about making at least one sketch but the scenes were too complex and the space was tight, so instead I’ll share a sketch I did of the obelisk, a view from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. I liked the reflection in the reflecting pool. 

The exhibit at the lower level, still high at 490 ft, was very interested. There’s a quote of George Washington that shows the wisdom and the character of the Father Founder.