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11/29/23 Maple Leaf neighborhood |
An avid urban sketcher, a friend often draws fellow
passengers during his subway commutes. On one ride a while back, all his views
of other people were blocked, so he ended up sketching a backpack. He sounded a
bit apologetic about the subject matter on his Facebook post. I commented, “Everything
is worthy of sketching because observing it makes it so.”
Although viewers may have varying levels of interest, to the
sketcher (or maybe I should say, to this sketcher), the relative value
of majestic Mt. Rainier or a rock in the driveway is the same: The attention I
give it – that close observation for however long I choose to take – is what gives
it value.
This principle is never more true than when I’m out walking
and stop to sketch whatever I happen to come upon. Without intention or focus,
these sketches might seem aimless, but for me, the act of drawing – not the
drawing itself – shapes its meaning.
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11/30/23 Seattle skyline from Maple Leaf Park |
That’s it – that’s all I got for this year’s last year-end
review post! Happy new year and happy sketching in 2024!
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12/17/23 Mt. Rainier from Maple Leaf Park |
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12/21/23 Foggy Maple Leaf Park |
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12/27/23 Green Lake neighborhood |
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12/20/23 I had missed most of the action by the time I arrived. |
Thank you for stopping and sketching so often. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you, Joan!
DeleteHappy 2024, Tina. Let's keep on drawing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mel! Best wishes in 2024!
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