The worst part of any great experience, event or trip, is that eventually it will end… but it’s also a way to look forward to new and exciting ones, as well as, more than 3h sleep. Honestly, the last day of the Symposium brought a touch of nostalgia, the kind...
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After 2 very sketchful days outside, and 2 very editful nights with only 3h sleep on each, on the third Symposium day, no no, I didn’t sleep in, despite my eyelids begging me to, this day I actually focused on something that is as essential to a Symposium, as the...
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On your sketchbooks, pencils up and let your artistic eyes run wild! Any athletic connotations of how the 2nd day of the symposium began, is pure coincidence, however the hundreds of eager sketchers and the volunteers keeping high the workshop signs to keep together each group, did indeed accomplish some...
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With my Spanish jersey nicely tucked into my suitcase, I’ve arrived for the first time to Toulouse, and to crowds of Frenchmen and women cheering their country against… mine. Crossing streets with terraces filled with football fans, and trying to regain my hotel, that’s how my first ever Urban Sketchers...
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Here are some Big Family Picture images from Toulouse! Photos by Iván Blanco Vilar
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Okay, so last day. As usual I started with a lecture. Suhita’s one, “Bit by Bt Reportage” about doing reportage little by little and then make a project out of it. It was great, very inspiring. 09:02 Suhita’s Lecture : Bit by Bit reportage Then I went to the last...
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Fourth and last day of the symposium. I’ve experienced a lot of good things these past few days, and I’m aware that time is going by too fast. At 9:00 I go to Delphine Zigoni’s lecture. Her talk is about scientific illustration and drawing. She shows and shares her impressive...
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Third day of the symposium. Like yesterday, the coffee and the wide variety of food at the hotel buffet are the perfect way to load up with energy before another long day. I head to Rita Sabler’s lecture, Practical Guide to Reportage. The auditorium is completely full of attendees. I...
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Hey everybody, what’s up ? Envoying the pink city ? Me I’m exhausted. Today I went to five different workshops. I started the day with the lecture of Nata, Anne and Nadine. They do collective drawings on giant rolls. 09:06 NAN’s Lecture Then I went to my first workshop of...
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It’s great that the days are starting with lectures so I can finish waking up. I listened to Len Grant’s talk about printing a sketchbook. This guy is so funny, I love the way he’s able to make jokes while still being very relevant. 09:00 Len’s Lecture (I was barely...
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Second day of the symposium. After a great and varied breakfast, I start the day with an inspiring lecture by Stephanie Bower. It is about perspective. She gives the audience great tips to improve their sketches with her professional advice. The auditorium is full, and people are very impressed by...
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One of the best things about urban sketching is that it invites us into the everyday life of a place. As we explore Toulouse together, let’s be thoughtful guests. If you sketch in or around churches, please be mindful of services, prayer, local customs, and any dress guidelines. As you...
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