Old Buildings Magnets

A street in the historic hill village of Bale (also called Valle) in Istria, Croatia

The beautiful harbour town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It's like stepping back in time, when roaming around these streets.

Old derelict buildings in the village of Somp Cornino in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. These historic farmhouse buildings date back to the eighteenth century.

The 16th century former town hall in Mestni Trg in the Slovenian city of Skofja Loka. The Baroque frescos were exposed during the 1972 restoration works

An old historic road in Dubrovnik Old Town.

Cockburn Street in the Edinburgh Old Town

The beautiful medieval village Dolceaqcua in Liguria, Italy

The following set of images are all about a side trip that I took while visiting Lisbon. It all started with waking up one morning and having a craving for a "good" fresh fish dinner. Someone had recommended a ferry ride across the Tagus River to Casilhas (a small community immediately south of Lisbon on the south bank of the river), with a short walk from the ferry terminal to the end of the path along the shoreline. And that's exactly what I did. The story doesn't end here. Watch out for my images over the coming few weeks to see how things turned out. You will not be disappointed. I definitely wasn't. This image (and the next) are simply close-ups of the previous 2 scenes taken from a high point at the end of the path. More...

Digital illustration drawn in Corel Painter with Smooth Airbrush. Drawn from a Photograph taken by Myself in May 2013. The "Hie Gait" in Dysart looking from Shore Road. Drawn June 17th 2013.

Night view from Charles bridge to the city tower.

An arch spanning a medieval street in the historic centre of Skofja Loka in Gorenjska, Slovenia

Cats walking on a roof top.

Hull, Prince Street

Barns are not built in the same way as years past - perhaps the new barns are stronger and yes more efficient - but most certainly they lack the character that the ol' ones have earned.

A quaint, cozy scene portrays a white plastered house with a classic lantern hanging from an exterior wall. Subtle shadows create a sense of depth and time of day, while surrounding foliage and mountains add to the serene ambiance. A small painting in acrylics of old buildings in the highest street of Alboloduy. The old cottages and caves in La Alpujarra Almeriense are always located at the top of the villages, high above the pretty squares and grand houses at the bottom, but it is worth walking up the steep, narrow streets as I always find interesting subjects to paint at the top.

An historic building in the north west Slovenian village of Kobarid.

A derelict building in the small Italian village of Merso di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia.

A street in Ragol, a little village in La Alpujarra Almeriense. I love the light, the shapes and textures of the old houses, the narrow winding street and, of course the cats. A perfect subject for my watercolour. I sell my original paintings to collectors all over the world and can quote for this watercolour including delivery direct to your home. Enquiries: [email protected]

Cockburn Street in the Old Town of Edinburgh

An alleey in Dolceaqcua, Italy

Looking from historic Vicars Close to the magnificent cathedral in Wells, Somerset. These houses make up what is reputed to be the oldest purely residential street in Europe. It was built in the 14th century to house the Vicars Choral who sang in the adjacent cathedral. Now these Grade 1 listed buildings house the present 12 choristers together with organists and vergers. The cathedral, built between 1175 and 1490, is arguably one of the finest Gothic buildings anywhere.

A snowy December day in Skofja Loka in Gorenjska, Slovenia. The Capuchin Bridge crossing the Selska Sora river as it flows through the historic centre

A street in the historic medieval village of Rocchette di Fazio near Semproniano in Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy

Streets of Paris

Working Farm with Abandoned House by Debra Martz Seen along Highway 412 in Western Oklahoma. It is obvious with the haybales and equipment that the land is still being farmed but the house has been abandoned. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collections: "Digital Art Photography" "Oklahoma" 202220210818-2021-08-18-IMG_4820 Textures and smudge tools applied to my original photograph and converted to black and white

Old bulgarian village panorama, black and white photography. I took this beautiful panoramic photo of my village from the highest point to capture the beauty of old houses and buildings, deserted streets... it's like a time machine. Photo made with Canon EOS 500D. Photoshop used.

Oil painting of the view I enjoyed during my stay in El Raval Quarter. This painting is a great choice for any Barcelona lover. It could be also a wonderful gift idea on any occasion for your friends or family who enjoy travelling, especially for those who have visited this beautiful city and wish to cherish those memories. Available for purchase on any product.

A favourite view of Hull, memories of childhood, the thrill of seeing derelict docks, the sinister smoothness of shiny mud and the rotting wooden supports. The half-buried remains of bike wheels and shopping trolleys. And from this sprang the glass and metal shopping centre, its glass reflecting the sky, the walkway drawing us upwards, holding us above the darkness. In the background, the domes of the Dock Office, warm embers of recollection, of visits to the museum with my father. Seagulls chant above, according to legend the voices of lost sailors, and the air tangy with frying and vinegar scents. A wonderful souvenir of Hull, a perfect gift.

The Plaza Nueva below the Alhambra in old Granada. Around the square are some beautiful old buildings including the lovely church of Santa Ana. On the right the wooded hillside leads up to the Alhambra Palace. A special place to paint in watercolour. I sell my original paintings to collectors all over the world and am happy to quote for this watercolour including delivery direct to your home. Enquiries: mmerry44ymail.com

Beautiful village of Dolceaqcua in Italy

An alley in Dolceaqcua in Italy

A quiet street in winter in the small town of Arco on the North Garda Plain, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Ancient architecture fascinates me. This time it was the buildings of Szczecin, which are located above the majestic Odra River. It is a navigable river on which large and small ships and boats travel.

A street in Ohanes. A village in La Alpujarra Almeriense, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain I sell my paintings to collectors from all over the world. The original watercolour is for sale. Please contact me on [email protected] and I will quote you for this painting including shipping direct to your home.

Carter Lane during a sunset in Central London

A building in Muta, north east Slovenia, with an ornate iron structure surounded by flowers in front of it