These three sketches were done when I went with my wife while she had various scans and checkups on the weekend. As always this involves a lot of waiting around in corridors (I particularly disliked the slippery metal chairs in Manila Med because I couldn’t slouch without sliding off the chair). The first was done when we went to get an ultrasound and the other two were done waiting in Manila Med.

After sketching people, I decided to look down and sketch feet, so that people wouldn’t wonder who this weirdo was who kept staring at them and scribbling in his book.

Sat-5-Apr-2025

Here are a couple of sketches I did while my wife was visiting Manila Med hospital for a check up. I did the first one in the waiting area and the second one in the little corner park opposite the hospital when I went downstairs for a cup of coffee. I am sometimes asked if people notice me when I sketch or what to do if they see me. Generally I try not to stare but to glance only – and if they do notice me I make a point of looking away and sketching another part of the drawing. I also never hide what I am doing as that makes it seem too surreptitious.

Sat-15-Mar-2025