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A Sketcher at Tavistock Edge

26/7/2015

 
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A small section of the Tavistock Edge flash choir.
PictureMY assistant & I.
As mentioned in my previous post, we were down in Devon to sketch the new Tavistock Edge event. My assistant was an absolute star, so we spent virtually all day at the event.

First up was a flash choir in the Pannier Market. Naturally, I knew where and when this was occurring and found a bench to sit on, although hadn't planned on the huge crowd blocking my view. The sound was lovely and Degas was happy as long as she had her pig's ear and no-one stood on her paws or tail.

Next up, we wandered to the Buskstop, and sketched The Diggurz, who list the genre as roots/redneck/celtic. Degas was fantastic even having a little dance at one point.

From the Buskstop, we wandered down the road to see the Lodestone Border Morris group. Degas found the stick bashing a problem, yet still stayed for a couple of dances. I'm really pleased with the sketch as I tried to focus on the colour and movement. What do you think?
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Lodestone Border Morris.
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Sketching moving morris men.
Finally, we wandered to St Eustachius' churchyard where there was a whole afternoon of entertainment. My favourite was Miss Von Trapp who describes herself as "Murderously Quirky Dark Cello Cabaret: Morbidly Vaudeville Songs, Cabaret Numb...ers and Performance Poetry to revolt and entertain..." and I thought she was brilliant.
I certainly hope the festival will continue next year as we had a great time. What do you think of my sketches? Please leave a comment as I love to receive them.
Pam Huggins
26/7/2015 17:09:16

Lovely sketches Sue!! And those shots of Degas are fantastic!! She is such a great friend. :-)

Sue
27/7/2015 02:59:08

Thank you Pam. Yes she is.

alissa link
27/7/2015 02:37:58

what a great day . So very English .You (and your assistant) seemed to seen a variety of entertainments. love the colour and movement of the Morris Dancers. Were you there officially ? or are you going to send them the sketches/blog .

Sue
27/7/2015 03:01:36

Yes very English.
I was an official volunteer :) I was asked to sketch for them, but a lot depended on Degas not freaking out, which I had explained beforehand. They've had the sketches and post link :)

Tavistock Edge link
27/7/2015 12:01:34

Thank you very much, for your sketches, Sue! They make such an interesting addition to our records of the first day's events, which we're glad you enjoyed. After so much gratifying feedback, we're already planning for next year...

Aashi
2/10/2015 19:54:00

I just love your work very much (and your assistant Degas). I really enjoy sketches with pen and watercolour paintings and was planning to do the mediums for an assignment but didnt get influenced by any artist until I found you. Finally I just want to ask you one thing, if you could tell me what type of pen you used in your other works?
Thankyou very much Sue!

Sue
4/10/2015 07:41:31

Thank you for your comment Aashi. For in location sketching like this, I generally use Staedtlar pigment liners. I also have a Super5 pen and Rotring calligraphy pen that I use both for sketching and studio drawings. In my studio I also use a range of rotring pens and sometimes a brush with calligraphy ink. Hope that helps.

Aashi
16/10/2015 09:57:11

Hey Sue, its Aashi again. Thank you so much for your reply, it was very helpful. However I did like to know one more thing. How do you do your Pen, Ink and Wash sketches. Do you generally do the watercolour wash first and then the Pen details or vice versa, and where do you use the Ink in your sketches? I did some research but couldn't find the answers and really need to know this for my assignment.
Thank you so much Sue Pownall.!


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