Here is the sketch I did on Sunday, sitting in a cafe called ‘Local Edition’. These huge spheres are just a few of the decorative sculptural objects in the area…certainly good for sketching. Big balls was the first title that came to mind.
Sun-23-Sep-2018
Here is another sketch I did when I had a very long layover in Doha on my way home from Lebanon. This bronze sculpture is by Tom Otterness and is part of a series called “playground” – you can climb inside this one. By the time I drew this it was 4am and I was falling asleep!
Sun-3-June-2018
When I arrived in Bạc Liêu, I had a bit of free time, so instead of crashing out in the hotel (like I usually do), I went out to do some sketching (and find some food). I sat in the square on a supremely uncomfortable metal perch (some architects idea of a vandal free bench) to sketch this, while I ate some sweetcorn. Apparently this sculpture is of a dan kim (a two-string guitar), which is the symbol of Bạc Liêu (I saw it in gold embossed certificates and even wall clocks during my trip). I was a bit dissatisfied with the drawing – and felt it was not bold enough.
Tue-20-June-2017
Last post of the day – this one is of the statue in Lacson Plaza. This plaza is supposed to be one of the most important squares in Manila. The statue is of Arsenio H. Lacson (made by sculptor Eduardo Castrillo in the 1970s) who was the first mayor of Manila to be re-elected three times. At the bottom are some of my fellow sketchers.
Sat-20-May-2017
Here is the second sketch I did yesterday (making up for a lost day) – using a UniPin pen and watercolour, while waiting to go and see a movie. This wooden sculpture (called the visitor) is by Arne Quinze. In pictures on line it’s bright vermillion but I think it’s faded a bit now.
Sat-10-Dec-2016
Today I cycled to the Greenbelt mall to have lunch and a beer with my friend and colleague Ivan. Afterwards I wandered around the park that runs between the different bits of the mall and sketched this. I’m not sure if it really is supposed to be a turtle (it’s a sculpture), or maybe a tortoise…? The park is beautifully landscaped and brimming with trees and shrubs – which wasn’t the easiest to capture!
Tue-8-Nov-2016