Mel Larsen, someone I met as a result of getting involved with the ‘Peace one Day’ event in Streatham this year has been an inspiration. All the people involved were important but Mel was instrumental in the events success and she certainly demonstrated that with a strong will, and help from others, you can put on an event for virtually nothing, which has a big impact. This is surely such a valuable thing to see happen, and be part of, for an artist. This is something we all try to do, produce some thing that makes a difference to the viewer.
Last week as a preparation for running and drawing I sketched while walking. I noticed that speed becomes important and that people who are moving at your speed are easier than stationary objects. Also far distant buildings and trees are OK to attempt but the perspective changes as you get nearer.
Making quick sketches is always a challenge, but is great in the way you have to be so economic and decisive. You almost have to turn your brain off to get anywhere, which is never a bad thing.
