Making the most of it I got out the flat on Saturday and went for a wander around Romford, and ended up outside the church, pad in hand, and did a forty minute sketch of the church tower. I haven't sketched like that in years and it felt wonderful to let my old instincts take over for a while. Even if I did get a few funny looks from people. As anyone who's ever done sketches or paintings in the street knows, you learn to ignore the stares and after a while don't even notice them. So below are some pictures I took of the church, as well as the sketch itself. Enjoy!
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| This would have been a perfect picture if it hadn't been for the bald bloke walking into my shot... |
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| I liked the details on the front of the tower so focused on that for the sketch. |
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| The sketch: It's a bit wonky, but I like the window details I got. I plan to go back and do a better drawing in the future. Weather permitting. |
ahhhh. You encourage me. I've taken up my sketching again...haven't partaken in the pastime since I was a kid. Accepting how long it takes is the toughest. Think that's why I stopped to begin with...the time. I used to claim, "Immediate gratification took too long."
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Thanks Mac. Sketching is great fun, but I too fell into the "don't have time" routine. I'm going to try to do some kind of drawing once a week, just to keep my hand in, as it were. Good luck with your own sketching!
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