For some time now I've been following the blog
Urban Sketchers, a site which features many artists from all around the world, who share a love for drawing on location. I don't quite understand how they select who to feature or how their hierarchy of invited correspondents works. But they do welcome all who share their love for drawing, as mentioned in their
manifesto, to join their community and share their art, by linking tagged images on their own flickr or blog. They will then link your album onto their page and list you by region. Pretty cool, I'm in.
Lately more than ever I have been using my surroundings as my inspiration. A new environment just begs to be represented in my art. Especially with a new outdoor set of watercolors I got in US on a recent visit. And it is a great way to share with friends and family what I see and do over here in Taitung, Taiwan.
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| Every time I sit at this spot I feel the presence of something peaceful. |
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| Not far from where I sat for the previous sketch this monk prays through movement. |
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| Old Railway Station in the middle of town. Now a big tourist destination. |
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| Hanging out at a 7-11 between evening classes. |
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| One of those, "should I go outside today?" moments. I am glad I did. |
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| The mighty Pacific. |
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Drawing outdoors is a great way to meet locals.
I learned how to say "beautiful" in Chinese that day. |
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| So much time for reflection in this place. |
