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| Demolition. Pen & watercolour sketch A5. ©Sue Pownall 2011 |
Despite advertising on various forums, there were no sketch buddies for me this sketchcrawl Saturday. On top of that, I am waiting for an important skype call, so didn't like to go far from my computer. Motivation was there yesterday when I met two architects for coffee and sketching, but they didn't bring sketchbooks, so we just chatted, which was very disappointing. Consequently, this morning I wasn't very motivated.
I keep thinking I should sketch around my area, but haven't as it's not inspiring me, so at 9.30 this morning I headed out to rectify this and find something to sketch. I took some photos of the reflections in the puddles and found a shop to sketch, but couldn't find a place to stand. Then I discovered the shoe repair stand, which I had thought might be interesting, was closed.
Not a good start. However, just around the corner I saw a Cat demolishing a building from on top of a pile of debris and decided to do that. The noise was incredible and as the dust got too much I took the photo (
left), which you can only just see the Cat if you squint into the dust, and headed off. Walking around the construction noise everywhere was incredible, so I gave up and went home to add the colour there.
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| Balloons at the mall. Pen & watercolour sketch. A5 ©Sue Pownall 2011 |
Later, taking my sketchbook, I went shopping (so my cupboards are finally full again). Having filled my trolley, I sat down at a café to sketch the colourful helium balloons floating up between the escalators from a stall on the floor below. This time I painted on-site as it was relatively peaceful. I was tempted to buy myself a blue penguin balloon, but resisted.
After being home a few hours, I am still waiting for the phone call, so I don't know if I will sketch anything else today. If you want to see the amazing work of sketchers around the world check out the
SketchCrawl and
Urban sketchers sites.
EDIT: Illustration Friday prompt for Friday 21st was Dust, which I could not think of anything for. Susan Sorrell Hill pointed out that my Cat sketch was perfect for the theme and asked "Maybe you did that unconsciously???". Perhaps I did.
I keep thinking I should sketch around my area, but haven't as it's not inspiring me, so at 9.30 this morning I headed out to rectify this and find something to sketch. I took some photos of the reflections in the puddles and found a shop to sketch, but couldn't find a place to stand. Then I discovered the shoe repair stand, which I had thought might be interesting, was closed. Not a good start. However, just around the corner I saw a Cat demolishing a building from on top of a pile of debris and decided to do that. The noise was incredible and as the dust got too much I took the photo (left), which you can only just see the Cat if you squint into the dust, and headed off. Walking around the construction noise everywhere was incredible, so I gave up and went home to add the colour there.
Later, taking my sketchbook, I went shopping (so my cupboards are finally full again). Having filled my trolley, I sat down at a café to sketch the colourful helium balloons floating up between the escalators from a stall on the floor below. This time I painted on-site as it was relatively peaceful. I was tempted to buy myself a blue penguin balloon, but resisted.
Hi Sue, I'd always wondered about the sketch crawls. It rains so much here, and then I get involved in other things. I think your drawing of the cat came out great! The balloons are fun too. I really like the composition of the cat atop all that debris. The balloons make an interesting contrast to the figures going up the elevator.
ReplyDeleteLovely sketches Sue! Its interesting to see you picking up 2 totally different subjects!
ReplyDeleteHi, wow, how much dedication you showed by sketching that noisy CAT! It is really great that you did it! I do like its position on top of the heap!
ReplyDeleteBut my favorite is the sketch of the balloons! How fun!
It must have been a little frustrating not having anyone else participate in the Crawl. I would have not bothered which is sad, really! You did good!
Industrial - or so called - sketches are so fun! Great courage to confront the noisy reality, but maybe it's where lies the energy... Cordially, JBP
ReplyDeleteWell done for getting some sketches in extreme conditions!
ReplyDeleteNext time buy yourself the penguin balloon :)
Well, I think you did great! Much better than I would have done confronted with all the setbacks! And I really like the way the cat sketch turned out!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I really love the Yellow cat digger, it sits beautifully within the composition, it's conquered the pile of rubble. You have a fresh eye for an interesting picture and you have a lovely light touch with your descriptive lines and your dashes of watercolour. Really fresh and lovely! I look forward to enjoying more of your Sketchcrawl work in future. I drew alone too, and I hope you get more drawing buddies next time. It would be nice for me too, I think I'll start contacting people earlier!
ReplyDeleteYour life and blog and art and photos are amazing! You are living your dream!
what a shame you had no company, and the architects weren't prepared to sketch. Still you got some sketching in anyway, despite the challenges of construction work - and I do think you should buy yourself a balloon ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour balloon sketch at the shopping centre looks as though anyone sad and grey climbing up those stairs on that day came down in a cheerful, multicolour party mood.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. Maybe I'll pick up a balloon on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteKim- I like your idea of people coming down the stairs in a "cheerful multicoloured party mood".
I'm sorry you didn't end up with any sketching pals- but it sure looks like you got your time in anyway.
ReplyDeleteNice!
Hats off to you for being so determined to find something regardless! I'm sure most of us would have come back with nothing! Lol!
ReplyDeleteIt was worth the effort, they are great :0)
You've found interesting sketch sites and both are well depicted!
ReplyDeleteI guess you could get the blue penguin and take him with you so that you have a friend to sketch with....
ReplyDeleteToo bad that didn't work out. I hope you finally got your Skype call.
I can't find anyone in Miami to sketch with for sketchcrawls either. I love the Cat drawing - excellent! And I think it's great that you went out and did the other one also - sketchers or no.
ReplyDeleteSometimes being a lone ranger can make you a star! You did it, wonderful line quality!
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