Over a year later and I love this episode. About the memories sketchers and plein air painters keep, I wrote this in my latest newsletter ... "Two and a half hours. That's about the time I have to complete a plein air painting -- and my first thirty minutes involve no painting. That is when I sketch and immerse myself into my space. Once the sketch is done, I "walkabout" to psyche myself up for the watercolour to follow. What I love about the process is the zen-like feeling of being able to absorb all the senses about me; the smell of a campfire breakfast, the cry of a seagull, dappled light washing across the forest understory, a fresh breeze off the lake, the taste and sip of my favourite tea. Then, by painting (and maybe writing about it afterwards), I will sear memories of a place, unlike any other past time (except maybe unicycling 800km from Yarmouth to Baddeck)." Thanks for a wonderful podcast. I now subscribe.
Brilliant advice from wonderfully skilled artisans....remembering and seeing in your mind what you see and learn what to put in your image story. so many take aways and underlines to craft of urban sketching and being human.
So happy to see this, especially Marina's. Her sketches inspire us to just go out there, record and have fun. True spirit of Urban Sketching. I must miss majority of these videos. Maybe someday I can spare time to watch it live.
I just have to repeat what Eileen Goldenberg wrote while lsitening to Captain Tom sharing about the underwater sketching: "Sketch that shark ... fast!" ha,ha,ha! That's golden!
I really love Toms style.. I am also really interested in this man's life and all his hobbies!! Marina made me feel like getting out and doing more art now... At 1am on a cold night! Really inspiring and enjoyed her art. Thanks 🙌 fab episode 👌
Loved Captain Tom’s sketches..reminded me of George Butler’s work. Thanks for this episode Rob
Over a year later and I love this episode. About the memories sketchers and plein air painters keep, I wrote this in my latest newsletter ... "Two and a half hours. That's about the time I have to complete a plein air painting -- and my first thirty minutes involve no painting. That is when I sketch and immerse myself into my space. Once the sketch is done, I "walkabout" to psyche myself up for the watercolour to follow.
What I love about the process is the zen-like feeling of being able to absorb all the senses about me; the smell of a campfire breakfast, the cry of a seagull, dappled light washing across the forest understory, a fresh breeze off the lake, the taste and sip of my favourite tea. Then, by painting (and maybe writing about it afterwards), I will sear memories of a place, unlike any other past time (except maybe unicycling 800km from Yarmouth to Baddeck)."
Thanks for a wonderful podcast. I now subscribe.
THAT was one of the ones on URBAN Sketchers . . . an award winner!
Watched this live and again today. Thomas’ story is an incredible journey infused with and guided by art! Thank you for sharing!
So much wisdom about story telling through urban sketching! Loved it. Wonderful guests!
Brilliant advice from wonderfully skilled artisans....remembering and seeing in your mind what you see and learn what to put in your image story. so many take aways and underlines to craft of urban sketching and being human.
Such talent. Thank you for the inspiration.
Another good edition! Thanks very much. BTW, the Pentalic Aqua sketchbook is back. In US, Jerry's Art-a-Rama and Cheap Joe's both have them in stock.
So happy to see this, especially Marina's. Her sketches inspire us to just go out there, record and have fun. True spirit of Urban Sketching. I must miss majority of these videos. Maybe someday I can spare time to watch it live.
I just have to repeat what Eileen Goldenberg wrote while lsitening to Captain Tom sharing about the underwater sketching: "Sketch that shark ... fast!" ha,ha,ha! That's golden!
Captain Tom is one of my favorites. I tried copying his style just to learn but it's harder than it looks.
I really love Toms style.. I am also really interested in this man's life and all his hobbies!!
Marina made me feel like getting out and doing more art now... At 1am on a cold night! Really inspiring and enjoyed her art. Thanks 🙌 fab episode 👌
I would like to see Marinna's piece on the Urban Sketching experience in writing.
I got inspiration from cold brew project of captain tom 🌝🌝