Cafe Shefer in Tel Aviv

Cafe Shefer

8" x 9"

Watercolor

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If I stand on the top floor of my apartment and look across the street, 

this is the view I often see.

 This cozy cafe greets me every time I walk out the door, 

but this view is always fun because I can watch, unseen.

I especially enjoy this cafe in the evening 

because the tapping of spoons stirring coffee rise up 

and sound like delicate wind chimes.

Tel Aviv Cafe Drawing

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#2 Pencil 21.5x27 cm

I have been so enamoured with Urban Sketchers that I decided I wanted to start sketching more city things so one day I, too, will be one of the urban sketchers on this great site.  So, I coaxed my trusty friend who lives quite near to meet me in a local cafe to start the series. However, it was so much fun to watch her draw, that I sort of lost sight of my original goal.  (OK, I know it is not terribly flattering of her - but hey - it's art!)

Maybe some of the locals can figure out which cafe this is!   

And 5 extra points for identifying my friend (a well-loved blogger in town).