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Again glad you are here and here are some housekeeping items… #1 - To kick things off, please, create a post to introduce yourself and please share an image of your work. #2 - One of things you will want to get a hang of is using the Search Bar at the top of the application window. As this private club grows and to save your time from scrolling through the entire discussion feeds, use the search bar to data mine for Keywords, so that those discussions threads will pop up in the search results window. #3 - I have some general house rules that I hope everyone can follow to ensure we make this a safe place for sharing, collaboration, and positivity: 1. Respect: All members must treat each other with respect. No personal attacks, no hate speech, no trolling, no bullying. 2. Professionalism: As this is a community for professionals, members should maintain a level of professionalism. 3. Confidentiality: What is shared in the group should stay in the group, unless explicit permission is given to share the information outside. 4. Stay on Topic: Posts and comments should be relevant to the discussion threads. Off-topic posts may be removed. If I need to create another discussion categories I will but remember this private club isn't all about those clicks-n-picks, we are focusing on the other things that doesn't get taught or discussed in this manner. 5. No Spam: While it's fine to share your work or your business, spam is not allowed. 6. Help Each Other: The purpose of the community is to support each other's growth and development in Urban Sketching, and drawing. Members are encouraged to help each other out by sharing insights, experiences, and constructive feedback. 7. Quality Over Quantity: Encourage meaningful and thoughtful conversation over frequent, less substantial posts. 8. Ask for Help: If members are unsure whether something is appropriate to post, they should feel free to reach out to the admin or moderator for guidance. 9. Reporting Violations: If members see someone else breaking the rules, they should not engage but rather report the violation to the admin or moderator. 10. Disclaimer: The views expressed within the community are those of the individual members and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of the community as a whole. We get it, but be mindful when sharing and receiving information.
Do you have a favorite piece of art?
I didn't really get into art until I started studying art (duh) while I was working on getting an Industrial Design degree. It struck me so much that I had to see it with my own eyes, to the point that I went to Italy with my wife for three weeks to see as much as I could. The Renaissance was my favorite period and right after. It was there in almost every building, many of these I saw on the walls and ceilings. It was an amazing experience that I would like to repeat some day. Do you have a favorite painting, sculpture, or building that is mesmerizing to you? Something that stuck with you after you saw it?
Do you have a favorite piece of art?
Sketching the Same Building, Years Apart
I went out with my urban sketching group the other day the sketch the local cathedral. The day was wonderful and the sun was really shining brightly. It reminded me to a sketch I had done years ago. The original sketch was drawn on an iPad or something similar. I searched all my devices and cloud storage, but I couldn’t find the original. Luckily, I had printed this for my daughter, so I was able to grab a photograph of the printed version. I often used to use a Wacom product that would allow you to draw on a pad and convert that to a digital image. Unfortunately, Wacom have now decided that they don’t want to carry on with this technology and now I find that the software is no longer updated for my iPad. So here’s the lesson, use a sketchbook and put the sketchbook on a bookcase.
Sketching the Same Building, Years Apart
Which Sketchbook is Best For You?
I have tried lots of different sketchbooks. Big ones, small ones, travel ones, different paper types, it's all been a real challenge trying to find what's really good for me. You have to find what's good for you, what suits your style. I know this blog is just trying to sell you travel sketchbooks, but it does have some useful information. The prices and the links only refer to a New Zealand shop but I've included it because I think you might find some useful information about paper weight for you technique. https://www.gordonharris.co.nz/blogs/news/choose-the-right-sketchbook-for-you?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=BW3EnmYuldV9zBQvkW3LjJa0qi6Bs9vic-jbUEHHpH8.SMLWPg
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Sketching in Wellington
I went to my capital city and sat down for a sketch of our national museum, Te Papa. The original photo had kids in it, so used AI on my phone to remove them. The sketch is all original though.
Sketching in Wellington
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