I woke this morning with a little voice that whispered “Will anyone turn up?” I felt like a big kid as this week I have been taping away on the key board emailing folks and posting to facebook with the news that a new sketch group was forming in Canberra.
The time was set at 10.30 with people to meet at the cafe outside the National Gallery. I need not have worried as 9 brave souls gathered with sketchbooks in hand, with 2 people going the extra mile literally as they travelled from Goulburn.
I really liked the share and not compare attitude that everyone embraced. We had a lovely day and decided that we would make this a regular event meeting the first Sunday of the Month and that we would embark upon the formal process of becoming an Urban Sketchers group.
I chose to tackle the Bert Flugelman sculpture “Cones” The contrast between the shiny stainless steel and the greenery around it was interesting and a challenge! If you are interested in finding out more about this sculpture The NGA provides a short video on their website.
All in all a great day!
Added later: For another viewpoint of the event and much better photos of everyone see Leonie Andrews blog post “This could be the start of something big”
If you are a Canberra resident and interested in the next meeting email me and I will make sure you are in the loop.
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I wish you good luck and much success with the new group forming just now. The shiny “Cones” are very interesting to see – even more probably in nature – how they are standing on just a very tiny point.
Anneliese – yes they look like they will topple on such a small point.
Wonderful get together! Love your sketch!
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Can’t wait for the next event. Looking forward to catching up with more keen sketchers next time!
Yes it was fun Leonie
Oh well done Sharon – Canberra Urban Sketchers is Go! That’s brilliant. You had much more success than me, there are just two of us in Bristol – but it’s a start!
HI Jules when I come over I will visit too! no matter how many people are there
Am looking forward to it!
Bah humbug. We should have done this 20 years ago.
I will send the details to a friend who may be interested. She was/is a guide at the Gallery (at the same time I was) and we also did a fair amount of painting together.
Hi Chris the more the better! Everyone is more than welcome
Wow I wish I had checked this blog more carefully. The NGA is one of my favourite places – coffee and scenery and art.
Love everyone’s sketches.
Sandy
HI Sandy I am sending you an email with details about the group but our next meeting will be Sunday March 1st at 10:30 at the cafe outside the entrance of the National Gallery
Hi Sharon,
I was introduced by Jennifer of Sydney Sketcher Group. And wondering if I could join your event in Canberra.
Thanks,
Henry
Henry I will email you all the details as everyone is welcome