Walking the streets of Melbourne in monochrome is a completely different experience from seeing the city in colour. Our main destination for our walk around the city was the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria), where we were booked for a Drop By Drawing Workshop.

But before we even got there, Melbourne had already started inspiring us. The first things that caught my eye were the beautifully designed Aboriginal artworks wrapped around the light poles, followed by a striking sculpture that, although it has stood there for years, I had somehow never really noticed before.

Then it was time for lunch at Lulu’s Hawker Malaysian Melbourne. But I guess food is more appetising in colour.

As we continued walking, we came across the colourful Telstra phone booths. It’s not anymore a pay phone but it’s a phone. It is free to call any number in Australia. It just adds a splash of colour and history to the streetscape.

Two very different buildings caught my eye… One looked like something straight out of an old haunted house, with its historic architecture and mysterious character. Standing nearby was a sleek, modern building that couldn’t have been more different. What really drew my attention, though, was the way the afternoon sun cast beautiful shadows across its façade.

Before long, we arrived at the NGV. We were surprised to find that so many people had already taken their seats. Thankfully, we had arrived a little earlier than the advertised starting time, giving us plenty of time to settle in before the workshop began.

Our instructor for the afternoon was Thai artist Bundit Puangthong, whose passion and creativity made the workshop both inspiring and enjoyable. Jack and I were especially happy to share the experience with our daughter Patricia and her boyfriend, Zac. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon together, creating art, learning new techniques, and making special family memories

After the workshop, we made our way back through the city, taking the scenic route along the Yarra River.

One part of the river was covered and and seems like to be under construction. But it had a beautiful artwork and had a brief description about the artist. It is the work of Casey Jefrey and if you are interested, you can click on the image.

Our walk then took us past the iconic Flinders Street railway station, one of Melbourne’s busiest and most recognisable landmarks. Standing directly opposite is the beautiful St Paul’s Cathedral. The contrast between the grand Victorian railway station and the Gothic cathedral is one of Melbourne’s most photographed city scenes.

We ended our day on a sweet note, we stopped at Brunetti Classico, which was, as always, buzzing with people. 

Jo’s Monday Walk

Pepper’s One Step at a Time

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge