If somehow you’ve missed it… I’ve recently moved home (and studio) and I wanted to sketch as much as I could during the crazy times associated with a big move.
The last time I moved it was a much smaller task. I only intended to be in Lindfield for 6-12 months (it turned out to be 7 years!) so I only moved the essentials (the rest was packed and sent to my storage unit later). I remember finding it hard to sketch and only managed a coffee sketch most mornings (see here).
This time the move was much bigger and except for the move day itself I managed to get out for a morning walk and coffee and to do some kind of a sketch.
As mentioned in a recent article, I’ve been finding it hard to focus on my sketching due to the physical and mental effort involved in moving (and by the way I loved the whole process thanks to the fact that I was able to give myself time and managed to stick to my schedule). So I’m really happy that I managed to sketch on location most days!
I generally didn’t have the energy to pull my paints out and some days a line drawing was all I was comfortable achieving. But I’m pleased with the record I have of the last few weeks. The incomplete or rushed sketches are the perfect way to remember it!
You will also see a few quick sketches of some of my dad’s tools. For every task we did, he would have a different special tool perfect for the job. I’ll share more about the new place once it’s a little more organised but in the meantime here are my recent sketches…
I hope that you have had some time for sketching in recent weeks.
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Lovely documentation of the move and we get a glimpse into your shifting through beautiful sketches. Thanks for sharing Liz! Wishing you continued success in your new abode and may you continue to inspire many more from here!
Thanks so much Prashanta! I can;t wait to have the time and focus to sketch my new hood!
Still beautiful sketches and pages! I hope you’ll settle in nicely at your new place!
Thanks Martine!!! the new place feels great!
Happy settling in Liz. Love the sketches of the tools! And your ladder! So evocative of what they are used for and what is being achieved, by whom!
Thanks Ginie. My dads tools are the coolest objects to sketch – wish I had more time to do them justice!
Perfect record of a crazy busy time! I’m so inspired that you managed to keep sketching through a move!
Thanks Jamie – the more walk, coffee and sketch routine is the main reason why I kept it up!
Lizz, it’s so positive and inspiring to read you. We can feel the mess behind the lovely sketches you quickly “throw” on papers. Keep on, get on, head forward – anw we ´ll patiently wait for new sketches. Hoping you ´ ll feel well in your new surroundings.
Thanks Bettina – hopefully I’ll get back to regular publishing soon!
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