Week 2- Urban Sketching

I've always been a big fan of the work that falls under Urban Sketching. I like how the pieces are different, some create detailed realistic drawings, whilst others create quick, almost scribble like drawings. Some use bold colours, others keep it simple with black and white, I just like the range of variety that comes with it...And as someone who isn't very good at drawing buildings, I've always admired the people who seem to effortlessly succeed in creating these drawings. 

However this week, I venture into the world of Urban sketching, and face the challenges of perspective and complicated buildings, with stairs *arghhh* and other complicated things that'll no doubt make me very frustrated. I think it'll be a challenge, but a challenge I'll enjoy! 

Pinspiration!!                                                      (Not to be confused with perspiration)

So, as with the start of every project, I like to have a look on Pinterest for ideas, and inspiration. I often find that Pinterest is a great place to find new and exciting work from artists I've yet to discover. 

There's some great work under Urban Sketching, the board contains some work that I find appealing, and techniques and presentations, that I would like to try in my own personal work. 

We were given an hour during the lecture to go draw. I decided to draw the view from outside my window as it's quite an interesting view from a drawing point of view. Also Phoebe was in the garden drawing so I had to include her in there. I enjoyed this task, it got me ready for the brief. 

Drawing around the city center. 

This was fun, also way out of my comfort zone, but a great challenge. We also witnessed a drug deal... pretty exciting all round. 

A very old pidgeon, perched on the window. I called him Mr Pidge. 

Drawing home

These are the colourful houses in Beaumaris, it's not quite Balamory... but it gives off Balamory vibes. I drove past these nearly everyday on the way to work. I was sick of the sight of them towards the end...so I obviously had to draw them.