This sketch will always be very special. It’s my first sketch outside in a public place and not from the comfort of my car or kitchen! My arty friend and I escaped our children for the morning and went to the V&A in London.
After having a good look around at this amazing museum and summing up the courage we found our perfect sketching spot. Even though people were walking around, I didn’t feel awkward or nervous as I was so deeply focused on getting my lines straight. I have to admit I even did the artist thing of stretching my arm with my pencil so I can get my measurements right!
Now, when I see this sketch I can remember exactly what I was doing, how I was feeling, the music that was playing and sounds I was hearing. I guess being able to remember these small details makes sketching everything around you especially out in the real world so special and addictive! I am hoping to step out into the real world with my sketchbook a lot more.
Sketching Moments 
What a good sketch. I tried to zoom to see more. However, it did not expand. You have so many wonderful buildings to sketch in London!
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Thank you Carmel. Ah – I will look into the zoom. There are so many lovely things to sketch in London and often I forget what’s just on my doorstep. You must visit soon for a sketching trip 🙂
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Its really great i love your paintings/drawings/sketches
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Thank you for you lovely comment minkazoja :))
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Isn’t it incredible how sketching really binds you to the moment? I find when ever I look back at a sketch, it magically transports me back to the moment.
Be brave! Step out and about into the work armed with your sketchbook! 🙂
Happy sketching!
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Thank you missyjean – I have recently brought a small moleskine scribbler book to carry around and sketch whenever I can – thinking to aim with filling one up every month!
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Awesome! I always do a front page when I get a new sketchbook with my name, address (if it gets lost, you want it to come back!) and a “reward if returned”. Good luck!
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