Survey Synopsis

Posted: June 22, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: survey | 2 Comments

Aloha fellow sketchers!

Mahalo nui for participating in our survey! It appears that a clear majority is in favor of returning to in-person events: 79% (11/14) feel comfortable or very comfortable to do so. Several of you also mentioned a preference for outdoor events, and we could not agree more – in particular now that some outdoor areas are less crowded.

We are still considering options for July’s events – stay tuned for details!

Sebastian, AJ, Harald

Saturday Sketch!

Posted: June 18, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

This Saturday’s suggested theme: “Quick, before it’s gone!”

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Talk Story

Posted: June 11, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Tell us something through your sketch! This Saturday’s theme was inspired by Terri’s post.

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Looking for Inspiration? Look at your phone.

Posted: June 9, 2020 | Author: Terri Dux | Filed under: USkO | Tags: Meheula Parkway, Mililani, tell a story, urban sketchers | 2 Comments

Whether it’s social media, podcasts, books, magazines, or just sitting outside, there is a wealth of inspiration for Urban Sketchers.

I’m always inspired by watching USkTalks Live on Instagram. The broadcast was just recently moved to every Saturday at 6pm which is convenient for us in Hawaii.

This past Saturday featured Gabriel Campanario, founder of Urban Sketchers and the author of “The Art of Urban Sketching.” Gabriel (Gabi) is also a Staff Artist/Writer of Seattle Times.

Not only did I learn a lot about sketching and storytelling, I also learn about cool places to visit in Seattle. Gabi challenged fellow urban sketchers to let your sketches “Tell a story”.

Using Mililani as my subject, I took a short walk to the top of Meheula Parkway early in the morning. Not much cars on the road, but there were joggers and walkers taking advantage of the breezy, nice day.

The journalist in me wants to start a series of sketches of Mililani to tell a story. Here is my first one.

Look around your neighborhood. What story can you tell about your community or places you love?

You can follow Gabi on Instagram @gabicampanario
View other challenges #usktalkschallenge
Follow the Urban Sketchers community @urbansketchers
Catch up on past episodes on YouTube at USkTalks

Stay safe and happy sketching,
Terri

Saturday Sketch Coming Up!

Posted: June 5, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Tomorrow’s suggested sketch theme is “hidden”. Is your cat hiding under the table, but you see a tail or paw sticking out? Do you see something peeking out between the trees?

Or, sketch anything your heart desires – well, as long as it’s still “urban sketching”. Still lifes are fun, but don’t count! :)

(USkO Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/uskoahu/)

Graduation. And, what next?

Posted: June 3, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: graduation, UH, UH Mānoa | 6 Comments

Last month, I graduated from UH Mānoa. I decided to sketch myself in the mirror wearing my graduation outfit. Darn, self portraits are so tricky! My head is more triangular and oblong than what I drew – I need some practice. Oh well, here’s some handsome guy who graduated – looks like he’s wearing my outfit. :)

Now, it’s on to the next phase of life: finding employment during tough times and exploring new things!

Let’s Sketch “Together”!

Posted: May 29, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Tomorrow’s suggested theme is “together”. Get creative, but remember that we’re Urban Sketchers, so sketch what you see. :)

(USkO Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/uskoahu/)

Here Comes Saturday!

Posted: May 21, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Our suggested theme for this Saturday’s event is “motion”. Give it a whirl!

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National Drawing Day

Posted: May 16, 2020 | Author: Susan Li | Filed under: USkO | Tags: National Drawing Day, urban sketchers | 3 Comments

Happy National Drawing Day!

A picture containing table, sitting, small, vase

Description automatically generated — **Gardenia**

May 16 is National Drawing Day! Besides sketches for our Urban Sketchers virtual meet ups, what have you been drawing? Here’s what I’ve been doing:

Earlier this week I watched a Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop In Drawing session on composition and shapes, which focused on botanical drawings. The idea was to build a drawing through simplified shapes that you then go back and refine. For example, you sketch out ovals or oblongs for the petals of a flower, and then go back to draw in the specific shape of the petals. I decided to try this technique on a gardenia blossom in a vase. I drew a circle for the vase as well as simple ovals and rectangles for the petals. Then I went back and drew more specific petal shapes. Although not exactly an Urban Sketchers scene, I think these principles can be applied to sketches other than botanical drawings.

Something else we often practice drawing is hands. This week I watched a drawing session sponsored by the Princeton Art Museum and the Arts Council of Princeton, featuring a lesson on drawing hands. I drew my left hand holding a pencil.

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Description automatically generated — **Hand**

Happy drawing on National Drawing Day and beyond!

Sketch With Us Tomorrow!

Posted: May 15, 2020 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Our suggestion for this week’s Saturday sketch is a little different… Try to find a shape!
Keyword: “pointy”. Norfolk pine? Picket fence? Your pencil set? Look around and share with us in your sketch what you find!