The end of a busy weekend, the twins are just watching Wibaloo?? or something on the CBB channel and drinking their milk. A quick sketch is all I’ve had time for this weekend.
Soon they’ll be sleeping in bed, and the house will be quiet (tempting fate here aren’t I?) then Mum and Dad can relax!
I was sad to see today that the maternity shop on Howe Street, PrettyPregnant had closed down. I’m not sure when they closed their doors but I do know it was there for a number of years.
I remember my wife and I passing when we were expecting and looking through the window at all the lovely clothes. I think it was a chain so perhaps they just closed this branch.
Here is my sketch from last summer, a sketch now consigned to the history books. And as life moves on I can’t help wondering what will open up in its place.
I took the twins into town this afternoon, for a busy afternoon meeting some clients. While criss crossing the centre we dropped into the National Museum of Scotland to give the kids a banana and some milk.
I’m so glad the museum is open again (after being closed for refurbishment), it is great we have these educational places which are free, where you can sit for a while without having to buy a coffee (unless you want too) and soak up a little of the amazing facts and figures from the exhibits that surround you.
For instance earlier we all met today’s sketch subject, Arensnuphis, whose statue dates back to around 50BC and would once of stood guard outside a temple.
Visit here for more information, and watch out for the upcoming Fascinating Mummies exhibition, from 11th February to 27th May 2012.
Morning everyone, here is this weeks #wherearti quiz, can you name the sketch?
This beautiful red sandstone building is not too far from the centre of town, it maybe a tough one but this building has a busy weekend coming up. Extra points if you tell me what that is.
Good luck and remember to check in at the ES facebook page for clues though out the day.
Include hashtag #wherearti with your answers either below, on facebook or twitter. Answers and a new leaderboard this afternoon. From this week we’ll start a top table of WhereArtI? guessers!! How well do you know Edinburgh?
Would anyone like to commission artwork for a flyer this summer?
I know Easter is yet to arrive but the Edinburgh Festival is only just around the corner, and the streets will once more be awash with promotional flyers fighting for your attention.
Thousands of shows will be on offer throughout the city and each one will have an A6 shiny piece of paper to promote their act.
So plenty of business for me then!
Here is one I mocked up today, don’t get too excited as the info isn’t real, sorry.
I can incorporate the star of the show into the city, or perhaps infront of the venue.
And all in my distinct Edinburgh Sketcher style. What could be better? 😉
Happy Friday everyone #FF
A busy day ahead of me today so I may not get to sketch, instead I thought I’d share this commission I recently completed for a client in Australia.
This illustrated montage of photos from a kindergarten was a gift for a member of staff who was retiring.
From a number of images of the kindergarten play areas I put together the composition and the drew the illustration from that combined image. Lifting out a single colour in the kids outfits helped to add a little colour and pull out certain parts of the montage, without overpowering the whole image. The hand prints are another nice detail to link to the children at the nursery.
If you would like to commission a similar illustration, or talk over an idea you may have for a drawing then please get in touch at contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com for more details.
A sad day today when a member of the family had to say goodbye to their dog, Barney. It can be an incredibly difficult decision to make and one I have had to make in the past, but I think you know when the time is right to say goodbye.
Although I never met Barney I wish I had he looks full of energy. Rest in peace pal.
A walk through the @TheBotanics today, it was milder than I thought it would be – the cloud lying low across the city was keeping us warm. I pushed the pram to the top of the hill in the gardens and found a bench infront of Inverleith House, from which to feed the kids.
I’m looking forward to the summer when the four of us can head up there with a blanket and have a picnic. Last summer the twins couldn’t sit up, let alone crawl around.
This is the view of Edinburgh Castle from the top, through the trees and over the roof tops. It’s one of my favourite views of the castle, as the city seems so close yet in the peace of the gardens it could be so far away.
I’ve added a simple three stripe colour wash in photoshop. Let me know what you think below.
Welcome to this weeks WereArtI? quiz, have a guess at where in Edinburgh you think my sketch is of. Many of you will of walked past this building on the way to work, perhaps without noticing the top.
Any ideas? Let me know your thoughts below, or on twitter at @edinsketcher or at facebook/edinburghsketcher If you haven’t a clue just guess! and be sure to tag your guess with #wherearti
Keep an eye on my facebook page for clues thoughout the day.
Good luck!!
So far #WhereArtI? is just for fun, but if you have any ideas for prizes or would like to sponsor the quiz then get intouch at contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com
Hello to all my new followers, I hope you like this illustration of my wee twins, James and Zoe.
They look like they belong in a childrens story book, I imagine big adventures ahead of them!
Have a great weekend everyone.