Sketching along the pista #12

Sketching alongside a colleague from the worldwide Urban Sketchers community always highlights the joy of our shared passion. Working in near silence for an hour and a half with José in Vila Viçosa produced two very contrasting works, but this is the magic of urban sketching. We discussed this alchemy later over a drink, marvelling at the individuality and vitality of our chosen pursuit.

Sevilla-based sketcher Inma Serrano (@inmaserranito), whose workshop I took at the 2018 USk Porto Symposium, has long been an inspiration for me. Here I had in mind her quirky perspective effects, and bold yet simple use of line and colour. This row of houses in Rua dos Combatents da Grande Guerra seemed ideal to produce a work of whimsy and charm. Gracias Inma, obrigado José.