This is the third sketch I did with #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, for the launch of #HistoEX (History to Experience). While I was sketching this I was listening to my fellow sketcher Ysa Peñas (@theonechitect) give a talk on urban sketching…which reminded me of some key strands of #UrbanSketching like documenting change and events, day to day streetscapes, urban fabric and tangible heritage (hence my notes around the sketch).
Sun-25-Aug-2024
Here is the second sketch I did with #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, for the launch of #HistoEX (History to Experience). I think this was part of the Sinulog Foundation Inc.’s display – the Sinulog Festival is held each January in Cebu City to honour the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus. The design of sun behind the mannequin is similar to the Philippine sun (on the national flag) which normally has eight primary rays, which represent the original eight provinces that rebelled against the Spanish during the 1896 Philippine Revolution.
Sun-25-Aug-2024
Soon after we got back home we joined #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City for the launch of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ project in celebration of history month called #HistoEX (or History to Experience). At the centre of the exhibition was this original 1955 Jeepney made by the Sarao Motors who were known for repurposing American military jeeps that were left behind after World War II, into local transportation.
Sun-25-Aug-2024
I wasn’t really concentrating on this sketch – I just wanted to finish the last page in my little A6 sketchbook before we travelled. Sketching in a smaller format and on simple cartridge paper has been a useful experience (it has helped me sketch faster, when I have less time and to focus on simpler scenes)…but I will be happy to go back to a slightly bigger format with better paper.
Mon-15-Jul-2024
Here is a quick little sketch I did when we visited SM Aura shopping mall to buy #Pasalubong to take to the UK on our upcoming holiday. Buying pasalubong is the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts from their destination to people back home (so we are kind of doing that in reverse). We had a snack and coffee at the #CoffeeBeanAndTeaLeaf having failed to find a single speck of vegetarian food at the food court, even though they have recently refurbished it (grumble, grumble).
Sun-14-Jul-2024
Here are the other sketches I did at the #LifeDrawing session with the #SilawArtistCollective, in Eastwood, the other day. Each pose was about 20-25 minutes and I used ink, #WatercolourPencils and #Watercolour paints. The first of these was a bit of a disaster…I struggled with the face…and the proportions. But the last one was the one I was most satisfied with – it helped that the pose was compact and uncomplicated.
Thu-11-Jul-2024
Here are my first few sketches from the #LifeDrawing session with the #SilawArtistCollective, in Eastwood, that I joined the other day. Each pose was about 20-25 minutes and I used ink, #WatercolourPencils and #Watercolour paints. I was a bit late so my first attempt was a bit rushed. The models name was Dredheart…what an unusual and interesting name! I was really only satisfied with the third one in this batch.
Thu-11-Jul-2024
These days, every time one of us gets flowers, I sketch them. These pink roses, carnations and daisies were given to my wife for her birthday, by our daughters. I sketched them using #Derwent watercolour pencils and a little bit of ink.
Tue-9-Jul-2024
This sketch was done while we waited for dinner at a new vegetarian restaurant (for us) that we went out to for my wife’s birthday. The waiter told us that they opened during the pandemic…they have another branch in Makati, Barangay Poblacion. The food was great, served quickly and the place has a nice atmosphere. It was strange though that there didn’t seem to be a single sign on the road to tell you the place was there – we had to ask someone in order to find it.
Sun-7-Jul-2024