Yesterday we went for a short early morning walk and stopped and sketched at the local church. By the time I finished my painting I couldn’t feel my fingers – when the wind blows it’s bitterly cold! In case it’s not clear, the leaning shapes in front of the doorway are gravestones.
Sat-23-Dec-2017
Here is a sketch done one evening, of my dad watching TV (the weather), fire blazing away. It may look like it but it’s not a real fire – it’s gas with fake coals…but it feels cosy!
Thu-21-Dec-2017
In Brighton we stayed in a Travelodge hotel – very spacious, clean and comfortable. Waking up early (still dealing with jet lag) I drew this view out of the window as soon as it got light.
Wed-20-Dec-2017
Our first stop in the UK was Sussex University where our daughter is studying. On Tuesday she took us in to Brighton where there is an ice skating rink set up outside the Royal Pavilion. I did this sketch from the warmth of a coffee shop, while watching our daughters skate. I got the dates mixed up on the drawing because of the jet lag!
Tue-19-Dec-2017
I am travelling again – but this time for Christmas holidays and flying from a different airport. Clark is a long drive from Manila but the airline provided a free shuttle bus and once you get there, there are no queues!
Sun-17-Dec-2017
The other day we spent 3 hours stuck in the traffic trying to get to my daughters gymnastics classes – we never made it. Frustrating though it was (actually fairly normal at this time of year in Manila), I at least managed to do a sketch!
Thu-14-Dec-2017
Last Thursday I went to the local municipal hall to pay our property tax. Thinking that with local bureaucracy I would be waiting for a long time, I started a sketch. Instead they were very efficient and I hardly had time to start let alone finish….anyway here is what I managed.
Thu-14-Dec-2017
Yes, it’s back to the gym again – more training for my daughter who will be entering competitions next year. Today there was a big group of young girls practicing on the beam. The two on the left are actually the same girl!
Tue-12-Dec-2017
Today before doing some work sitting in our clubhouse, I did a quick sketch of the Christmas tree the condo managers have created at the entrance area. It’s a strange affair, with the upper part made of painted twigs, then below are little houses above lots of parcels, all made from carboard boxes. In the middle is a speaker that plays Christmas music! On top of all that it was really difficult to draw.
Mon-11-Dec-2017