I have missed posting my weekly blog for a few weeks I now hope to return to routine. I have been drawing everyday and posting them all on Flickr and daily on Instagram at alissaduke1
I am now working from home. I live in Melbourne, where we are only allowed out for four reasons: essential shopping, medical visits/caregiving , going to work/education or exercise.
My exercise is a walk in my lunch hour. In a strange twist I am actually taking the full hour. I would usually have a quick break to eat or eat lunch at my desk.
in that hour of lunch, I walk to a local park. I am very fortunate to live near Fitzroy Gardens and Treasury Gardens, two beautiful spaces.
I spend most of the time walking but stop for a quick sketch with my watercolour pencils along the way. I have also collected some natural objects and sketched them at home in the evening. These are moments of pure joy and relaxation for me.
My local cafe is doing takeaway and I am exploring their menu. I usually only go there on weekends for coffee or brunch. I have sketched the George Street Cafe while waiting.
Stay safe and happy sketching
How wonderful that you can combine your daily exercise with a sketch break! I was doing that for a while too, but now many more people seem to be walking in the neighborhood for exercise, and I feel like if I stop for a sketch, I’ll have to keep moving from the sidewalk to give other people 6 feet of space. I’m still sketching from home, though. Take care and stay safe, Alissa.
Even in the past few days it changed. No one lying about in the sun, sitting down and catching up. People are only out to walk or jog (single or groups of two). I have seen a few police vehicles driving through as well. I only stop on my hearty walk for a few minutes – to have a drink from waterbottle and do a few stretches and sketches – just get the basics. It’s improving my on the spot sketching and amazing how much you can capture in that time.It is good to have only friends in this time. Thanks. keep up the projects. I am enjoying your hand sketches You are brave to use different coloured paper !
Wonderful to be able visit that beautiful ark through your sketches. Say hello to those beautiful trees and exquisite lichen and moss growing of their bark! Look forward to the next blog!
Just noticed Park turned to Ark! Set me thinking- perhaps in these turbulent times those places of beauty become gentle arks of sanctuary calm In the storm, renewing spirit and soul even just for a brief time. My garden represents that for me! Celebrating you have the close access to the same peace herexx