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.
25 comments:
Are the lewis chessmen in London now?? Best little figures ever!
Lovely sketch work, Lizzy.
they are! in the british museum. i love their grumpy wee faces.
wow lizzy, this is simply beautiful. picking my jaw up off my desk. lovely stuff.
do you have a beautiful bright yellow satchel toooo?? we can be bright yellow satchel buddies!
i do! go team yellow satchel!
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
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.
Going to have to do this the next time I go on a trip!
lovely stuff- you do a mean sketchbook! i second the idea of having a zine about your trip.
you're so talented :)
This makes me so happy to look at. And I love your notes!
they are great..i love the guy on the pub :-9
This is great, what a lovely idea.
I was thinking of buying a yellow satchel the other day!
they are grate,love your works.
Really, REALLY enjoyed this (whilst sipping hot blackcurrant).
This is wonderful! Absolutely love it!!
This is so inspiring, a lot more personal than photos :)
beautiful visual diary^^
I don't remember how I stumbled upon your site, but I really do adore these illustrations! What a great idea for travelers!
really fond of these, they make me smile
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
thats so inspiring for me, i will do the same thing on my next trip ;d
Love this London diary!
your drawing are very cozy.
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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