Sketching in the atrium

Here is a shot from the dock of the Gaylord atrium and below, one from inside looking out.

This fountain cycles through several stages and has different sounds resulting from those cycles. It sounds like a waterfall during some of the stages. There are birds flying around...you almost feel like you are in a rain forest or something similar.
After watching the Memphis Tigers play basketball, I went downstairs to do some sketching. All the rooms facing the atrium have balconies....I have already shared with you that I do not have one of those rooms. I did not see ONE person sitting out on the balcony enjoying the sounds and sights of the atrium. What a waste!
I really like this salt box style structure that is supposed to represent a building from Williamsburg, VA.  I spent a day at Williamsburg once and this building reminds me that I need to go back there sometime.  First, I sketched the building in pencil and then used the new Memento pen I purchased at the stamp store on Wednesday. I bought it to try with Copics but I decided I would see how it works with watercolors.
I like to sketch architectural elements that are interesting to me, like the arch and the lamp.

From now on, when I look at these sketches, I will remember the sounds of the fountain and the time I spent sitting there.
Here are some examples of the beautiful flowers. Too bad the weather isn't cooperating so I can sit on the dock and do outside sketches. Maybe I will take a small sketch pad to the Masters Tournament this year.
We are heading home and I have much work to do this week, so I might not be around much. Hope each of you have a wonderful week!