Last week I was able to attend the funeral in England of a long time friend. I was actually born in England though I have only lived there about 5 years in my life. Still the country, the landscape, the people and especially the architecture always calls to me.
I had hoped to take the opportunity to do a lot of painting but it just wasn’t possible. However, I did manage to find some time to do some sketching. This really reinforced the power of sketching. It is intense observing and a great preparation for future paintings. I found those moments when I could get away and take 30 – 60 minutes just to sketch quite magical.
In cafes or at the train station or just getting off the main road and taking in some the historical buildings there are so many opportunities to sketch and that time spent engaged is so very rewarding.
Here are some of the sketches it did.
The only painting I got to do was in the beautiful town of Beverley from a coffee shop.
It is a truism that if you sketch a place you will remember so much more of that place than you will from any photo. When I look at these sketches I can re-experience the sights, the sounds, the light and the feelings. Wonderful!
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