by Sara Light-Waller
The manifesto of Urban Sketchers International (the
official gathering place for urban sketchers all over the world) explains their
mission like this:
- We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
- Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
- Our drawings are a record of time and place.
- We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
- We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
- We support each other and draw together.
- We share our drawings online.
- We show the world, one drawing at a time.
As you can see,
that covers a lot of ground! And it’s a good directive, fostering international
comradery amongst artists.
I’ve been an active
sketcher all my life, but an Urban Sketcher only for the past eight years. I
draw all sorts of things, whatever strikes my fancy on that particular day.
Here are some of my
favorite urban sketches.
As you can see, I do a lot of experimenting with different looks and techniques, things I wouldn’t do in my studio work. And that makes urban sketching all the more fun for me.
As you can see, I do a lot of experimenting with different looks and techniques, things I wouldn’t do in my studio work. And that makes urban sketching all the more fun for me.
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| "Isabelle de Borchgrave exhibit at BAM,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "Isabelle de Borchgrave exhibit at BAM,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "SIFF Day 5,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "SIFF Day 10,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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"Volunteer Park Conservatory," © Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "Outside the Plaza in NYC,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "Fremont Troll,"
© Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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"Salon at the Frye Museum," © Sara Light-Waller, 2017
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| "At the Wing Luke Museum," © Sara Light-Waller, 2017 |
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