Sketchcrawl 13: Berkeley
Saturday was the 13th SketchCrawl, and we had our first official East Bay Crawl. About 30 people showed up to sketch in and around the U.C. Berkeley campus.
The weather was outstanding, and there were lots of great subjects to draw. We met at 11:00am at the West end of campus near BART, and worked our way around and through various buildings. We had a brief meeting at 2:00, and then about 15 of us met up at the Cafe Strada at 5:00 pm to share coffee, sketches and tips. It was a great group of friendly sketchers. […more below]
The Life Sciences Building has T. Rex and Pterodactyl skeletons, as well as other interesting bones to draw. The Anthropology Museum was also open and provided sketching material, but I wanted to stay outdoors in the beautiful weather. I had forgotten how beautiful the campus can be, and I went to school there and live only 1/2 mile away! I will definitely be back there for more sketching soon.
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January 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
These are wonderful drawings (no, Creations!) you’ve done. You otta’ see the riduculous scrawls I did with some of these UC Berkeley landmarks. Thank you for sharing them on the web.
December 13th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
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April 6th, 2007 at 6:04 am
30! what a great sketchcrawl turnout! and beautiful drawings of course. Interesting how your groups has many more men than ours….We have 35 members, but usually get from 5-12 at a crawl. Fun, isn’t it?
April 4th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Love this series. For some reason, the skeleton stands out — i really like the touch of color you added behind it.
March 25th, 2007 at 3:51 am
These are so lovely and so confidently done. It’s a joy to see them.
March 23rd, 2007 at 6:18 am
I am enjoying your Berkeley illustrations. Nice looseness and nice color. Perfect artwork for Sunset Magazine. They should contract with you.
March 22nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
What a great day – such a delicate style you have. Very inspiring – Thank you for sharing.
March 22nd, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Oh how I wish I’d been there! I’m going to shoot for the May 19th one. I enjoy all the lovely detail in your sketches.
March 22nd, 2007 at 8:45 am
Great sketches. Your delicate purposful lines are enticing making us want to see more. Yes, please share your sketching method with us… we are all waiting.
March 21st, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Thanks, everyone!
I will do a post soon on my sketching method, such as it is. I do get a lot of questions on that and will try to cover the details of interest.
March 20th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Totally agree with Casey! I recognized your sketches too! Just love your style and the delicate palette! (Yeh I know it’s the same thing Casey just said, but I wanted to say it again :P)
March 20th, 2007 at 10:31 am
I always recognize your sketches, even before I see your name. Another great batch – you’ve done so much in one day! I really love your drawing style, and the light delicate palette you use.
March 20th, 2007 at 9:02 am
great sketches- particularly the Pelican bldg. It sounds like such a fun drawing-day. I wish that I heard about these sketchcrawls before they are over….
March 20th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Love your sketches, beautiful!!
March 20th, 2007 at 6:39 am
It looks like it was a great day and your sketches are wonderful as always. I was in need of solitude on Saturday after a too busy day on Friday and was very grouchy so I didn’t go. Hopefully next time. I’m happy to see your sketches. I have the campus on my list of places to sketch and there certainly are some lovely spots there.
March 20th, 2007 at 5:32 am
Beautiful sketches! Nice style.
March 20th, 2007 at 3:58 am
GLORIOUS! Such lovely renderings of buildings – just the right touch!
March 20th, 2007 at 2:47 am
The Pelikan Building is my favourite but they are all just lovely. I like your light summery pallette.
Jules
March 20th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Martha,
I am in love with your sketches and can look at them over and over. I’d be interested in your methods – pencil and then pen or do you work directly in pen? Do you add the watercolor washes at the same time or add it later? Do you take any photos for a permanent record? I’m so glad that you are part of this group and I can get a “shot” of inspiration on a regular schedule.
Shirley
March 20th, 2007 at 1:01 am
Beautiful drawings! You have a lovely style.
March 19th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
These are wonderful…love the life sciences building, and the Sather gate, and the Pelikan building…well, actually all of them. Great sketches!
Ronell
March 19th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
wow these are wonderful drawings…wish i could have been there…no one around here to sketch crawl with….