USK/DFW Sketch-In

This past Saturday, the DFW chapter of Urban Sketchers wasn't able to meet because of   the Shelter in Place order.  So, our group leaders came up with an idea to post a new challenge on our facebook page every hour, starting at 10:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm.  We then posted our drawings in the comments section below each challenge.  I followed along as long as I could, but doing a whole sketch every hour for 9 hours was way more than my hand could handle.  : )   I completely finished the first two challenges, and got another three sketched out in pencil.  Since Saturday, I have finished the other three. 

Our winner was Nguyen Khang, who finished all 9 challenges with his beautiful sketches.  The Grand Prize is a 6 roll package of toilet paper to be delivered to Khang at the next gathering after all this craziness is over.  And of course, he also received this beautiful golden virtual trophy, designed by Robyn Jorde......

This was so much fun and we have had many laughs!  We are all eager to do this again.  Although maybe at an easier pace! 



 The following are my finished sketches from the challenges....

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It's a good thing that Dalynn, the holder of Grand Prize, lives 50+ miles outside of the Metroplex in an unknown location.  If Khang had received his prize, we may all be knocking on his door.....to borrow a roll of toilet paper.  HaHa!

Urban Sketchers - DFW

Today, Wayne and I hopped on the train and rode to downtown Fort Worth where we met my Urban Sketchers group.  We got to enjoy the Wheels For Welness Fall Car Show at Sundance Square where there were plenty of beautiful cars on display to sketch.

My sketch......

Our group......

Catching Up!

I cannot believe how fast our summer has gone!  I have fallen so far behind on our blog.  I think I will start with the newest first.  As I think of things I have missed, I will fill in.  As a result, everything will be out of order but eventually I will get caught up.

We just returned from a Caribbean cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico.  We had a good time and met some very interesting people.  Everyone onboard our ship was so friendly!  We enjoyed sharing our table at lunchtime with a wonderful young couple from Mexico, Ricardo and Maria.  I am hoping they will see this blog post and comment so we can stay in touch.

While most people at the pool sunbathed, I found a shady spot and sketched.  There was a huge mosaic parrot beside the pool that caught my eye, and also the bright red that the lifeguards wore. (The lady and the metal palm tree were just for fun!)   Sitting away from the pool, I didn't think the lifeguard would see me sketching him.  The lifeguards were replaced often and I had to draw him fast because although they wore the same bright red,  their uniforms were different. I was busy looking down when all of a sudden he was standing right in front of me!  His shift had ended and he came over to ask if I had finished drawing him!!   Busted!! 

The next day, we ran into him again and I showed him the finished drawing.  He said he liked it and we walked on.  Several minutes later, I heard someone hollering, "Ma'am! Ma'am!"  I turned around to see that he was running after us with his tablet to ask if he could take a picture of my drawing.  He was very a very cute young man who reminded me alot of my nephew, JP.

Sketching at DBU

The weather was gorgeous today, so I went on an adventure.  I drove over to Dallas Baptist University.  It is a beautiful campus built on top of a hill overlooking Mountain Creek Lake.  It was a perfect, sunny day with a light breeze.....something we haven't had in awhile.  I walked around the campus a bit and found a great place to sit and sketch the steeple of the Pilgrim Chapel.

Then I just walked around and took pictures of things I would like to sketch.

I'd like to go back and spend more time there!

Urban Sketchers

Our local Urban Sketchers group met this past Saturday in downtown Grapevine, TX.  It is a lovely historic town with many sketching opportunities!  I want to go back on my own, as weather permits and sketch more.  The weather Saturday was perfect, sunny and around 70 degrees. We had a wonderful time!!  I wasn't able to finish my drawing there but will post as soon as it is finished.  Here is our group photo.....

We're on TV!

Last month when our Urban Sketchers DFW group met at the Irving Convention Center to sketch, the Irving Community Television Network was there to do a video of our group. The link to view the video is here.

This was my drawing that day....

 I thought they did a wonderful job on the video! 

Urban Sketchers Dallas/Fort Worth

Our May sketch outing was at the Irving Convention Center.  The convention center is an amazing building!  But always being different, I climbed a huge staircase to sketch off the top of the building.  So, this is my sketch from the day....

After meeting back together and sharing all of our sketches, we went to Andalous Mediterranean Grill for lunch.  I love trying new food and this was delicious!!  We had a great time sharing and getting to know each other.  Great day!!

More From Klyde Warren Park

More of the wonderful sketches from the sketchcrawl Saturday...

Urban Sketchers Texas

Saturday was a gorgeous day to be outside enjoying the sunshine and mild temperatures.  Wayne and I met the Urban Sketchers Texas in Dallas for a sketchcrawl at Klyde Warren Park.  It is a very unique park.  Just the fact that it was built over a busy highway is reason enough to visit the park but there is something for everyone to enjoy.  

I wish I had taken more photos of the park.  There were food trucks lined up along one side of the park offering a variety of good things to eat.  Tables and chairs are set up with great views of Dallas and the center of the park where young boys were playing football, the local animal shelter was trying to find forever homes for some very sweet dogs, and a religious group was singing and dancing.  Books and magazines are set out on shelves for visitors to sit and read while enjoying the outdoors.  The tree lined walkway is lovely and there is a wonderful area for young children to climb and slide and play together.

After sketching for about 2 hours it was time for the "throw down".  I love viewing everyone's sketchbooks and seeing the variety of styles, mediums and skill levels.  I always come away inspired and in awe of the talent represented.

 

 

This is my sketch.....

Then, finally it is time for the group photo.  We had a large turnout this month.  I am already looking forward to the next time!