Last week I attended a conference in Sydney. Unlike my previous conference in early October the Brisbane Sketchfest 2019 , this was not a Sketching conference, but the International Association of Law Librarians. There were 132 Librarians from 25 countries here in Sydney to learn about the Australian Legal Landscape, A unique learning and professional opportunity for everyone, by attending lectures and social events in day and night.
Of course I sketched, and with the encouragement of the local organisers, shared my sketches on social media. Most sessions went for 45 minutes,but some of the walking tours were an unknown and shorter time. All of my sketches are done on location. This means that they are creating an impression of the moment and are not portraits. They give you a sense of the event, the people and the space they are in.
After one lunchbreak we re-entered the room and one of my sketches was up on the big screen (below) – very exciting. I was introduced to the delegates and my sketches on Twitter were followed and retweeted. It was wonderful to be able to add something a little different to the event.
I also sketched before and after events. There are many sketches of the Sydney Opera House, ferries and Harbour Bridge, and I will be scanning them this week and adding to my flickr account. I put all of my sketches on Flicker. I post one a day to Instagram, some to Facebook and different facebook groups, depending on the sketch.
An excellent commentary about the Conference. I was the also able to go onto Flickr and see the sketches you did enlarged. You are to be congratulated in all you achieved over that week.
Thank you for your lovely comments and continued encouragement.
I’m so impressed by your sketches of people! I’m just beginning to sketch and find “people” quite challenging. Thanks for sharing these on your website!