This is the first time since the Sketchers began that we have started our programme of events in February, as in the past we always waited until April when we hoped the weather would be suitable for sketching outside.
However, at the request of the group last year, I arranged an interior location to start off 2023.
This was the beautiful setting of the medieval St.Thomas’s church, the parish church of the City that is very much a community space for local residents as well as attracting visitors who come to admire the Doom painting, the largest and best preserved in England situated above the chancel arch. This location was a real challenge for us, particularly knowing where to begin, should we pick a view of the interior, focus on smaller objects, or even sit outside in the churchyard and enjoy sketching on an usually warm February afternoon? What was revealed the end of the afternoon when we gathered to look at our work, was that amongst us we had produced rewarding variety of all of these viewpoints.
We all agreed that it had been an enjoyable time getting our ‘artist’s eye’ back in after a winter break. Certainly, I found need to concentrate on the detailed architecture of the interior absolutely stretched my observational skills.
I have changed the date of the next meeting from March 19th (Mothers’ Day) to the afternoon of Sunday, March 26th at 2.00 pm. I am currently arranging the next indoor venue and will hope to confirm this soon.
Please contact me if you would like to join us.
Loraine
07496894568
