Urban Sketching: The Convent Dayelsford
I haven't done much drawing but urban sketching lately. I find it quite relaxing, not having to think and just draw what's in front of you. Not too dissimilar to drawing still-life but I am out and about when I urban sketch. Went out with a friend a few weekends ago to The Convent Dayelsford . Lovely place and I would recommend. We drew outside while having our take away coffees. I didn't bring a lot of colour options with me so I finished the colouring at home. I suppose I should call my sketches partial urban sketching since the base is done on-site but then I finish the rest at home. My friend wanted to draw landscape whereas I was keen to draw the building. It was a beautiful day to be outside and the staff at the convent where kind enough to recommend this place. I think I would like to try my hand at landscape drawings but I prefer painting at home rather than outdoors. Buildings on the other hand, I like drawing them. I've drawn quite a few places that don...
