Monday, 14 February 2011

London- A visual diary


  
A couple of weeks back I went to London for a few days to catch up with friends and fill up on art and history and big old buildings. Rather than take photos as I usually do (and never really look at again) I decided to record my trip in a little sketchbook. Today I finally got round to scanning the pages of the sketchbook to show you. I thought it might be interesting to share some less polished work and spur of the moment sketches. This is the whole sketchbook (I havent edited anything out...regardless how dodgy the drawings are) and it just shows how erratic my drawing can be, the styles are all over the place! I did also write pages and pages of rambling, nonsensical notes, which you'll be pleased to hear I'm not posting for fear they'll bore you to death.







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25 comments:

  1. Joseph Rudi Pielichaty14 February 2011 at 15:11

    Are the lewis chessmen in London now?? Best little figures ever!

    Lovely sketch work, Lizzy.

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  2. Lizzy Stewart14 February 2011 at 15:18

    they are! in the british museum. i love their grumpy wee faces.

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  3. Amy Walters14 February 2011 at 15:23

    wow lizzy, this is simply beautiful. picking my jaw up off my desk. lovely stuff.

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  4. Amy Blackwell14 February 2011 at 15:40

    do you have a beautiful bright yellow satchel toooo?? we can be bright yellow satchel buddies!

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  5. Lizzy Stewart14 February 2011 at 15:49

    i do! go team yellow satchel!

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  6. We Blog Artists14 February 2011 at 17:51

    WOW...Lizzy this is beautiful...what memories, probably took you longer than snapping a few pics...but this is MUCH more precious!
    HAPPY *HEART* DAY!
    Char.x

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  7. Mat Pringle14 February 2011 at 19:57

    Oh wow. Your sketchbooks are a joy to behold.

    I demand a zine! By which I mean I'd very much like you to produce a zine with your London encounters in so I could buy it from you.

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  8. Melanie14 February 2011 at 20:15

    Going to have to do this the next time I go on a trip!

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  9. steve15 February 2011 at 00:23

    lovely stuff- you do a mean sketchbook! i second the idea of having a zine about your trip.

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  10. mysterymoor15 February 2011 at 01:04

    you're so talented :)

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  11. Anke Weckmann15 February 2011 at 02:44

    This makes me so happy to look at. And I love your notes!

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  12. rui vitorino santos15 February 2011 at 06:27

    they are great..i love the guy on the pub :-9

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  13. Fiona Purves15 February 2011 at 12:42

    This is great, what a lovely idea.

    I was thinking of buying a yellow satchel the other day!

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  14. Narges Mohammadi16 February 2011 at 00:37

    they are grate,love your works.

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  15. mydeerfriend16 February 2011 at 13:44

    Really, REALLY enjoyed this (whilst sipping hot blackcurrant).

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  16. Anne20 February 2011 at 13:36

    This is wonderful! Absolutely love it!!

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  17. Laura21 February 2011 at 01:48

    This is so inspiring, a lot more personal than photos :)

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  18. Marta Ribeiro22 February 2011 at 12:07

    beautiful visual diary^^

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  19. Emily Downes22 February 2011 at 12:31

    I don't remember how I stumbled upon your site, but I really do adore these illustrations! What a great idea for travelers!

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  20. natekitch23 February 2011 at 15:44

    really fond of these, they make me smile

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  21. Emilythepemily14 March 2011 at 08:34

    I never usually leave comments but I absolutely love your sketchbook post. How brave to post and unedited sketchbook. The sketchbook is wonderful and a great insight into your process. Thanks for sharing

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  22. ohjoanna16 March 2011 at 05:45

    thats so inspiring for me, i will do the same thing on my next trip ;d

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  23. Natascha Rosenberg25 March 2011 at 05:08

    Love this London diary!

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  24. coco5 April 2011 at 06:02

    your drawing are very cozy.

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  25. Anonymous16 April 2011 at 03:04

    What an amazing way to record your travels. I am a terrible drawer so maybe I will try it out and just keep it to myself. And you never know, with practice I might get better.

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