The Book of Mormon

One of the great things about urban sketching is I get to hear various experiences from the people around me. May they be fellow sketchers or your models, they always tell me (intentionally or unintentionally) something I didn't know.

The musicians in my neighbourhood shared a bit about what they did last weekend while setting up their musical instruments. One of them mentioned that he went to see 'The Book of Mormon'. I didn't know it has been on in San Francisco. I heard about this play long time ago but never got a chance to see it. It was on while James and I were travelling in London and in New York but the tickets were either too expensive or sold out on the day we had time. 

I looked up the show time after the music session and there, only 4 tickets left with reasonable price - in the prime orchestra area! So we went to see the play last night and it was indeed well worth its reputation. Photos and recording is prohibited but hey, no one said sketching is not allowed. Therefore I did a quick sketch during the interval.

By the way, the sketch was done in a handmade sketchbook. James bought some Strathmore drawing pads when they were on sale. As they are made of heavy drawing paper (130g), I figured they would be able to take some light wash. I used Prima watersoluble oil pastel for the black stage. I think the paper responded well to it as well.

Musicians In The Neighbourhood 5

Hilary getting her bassoon ready

It's been a while since I went to my neighbour's place to sketch her music session with her friends. I finally wrapped up my temporary nanny job and I was so glad to be able to attend their session before I leave for Taiwan.

It's always good to sketch people playing music as they move but not fast. They also go back to the same position quite often for me to finish a sketch. The problem with Karen's group is they are not strangers and I get more caught up with capturing their resemblance. Oh well, still good practice though.

 Usually I just sketch quietly on the side. Today Hilary (the bassoonist) suggested that they should stand up for me so I could capture them playing flutes. It was new for us but pretty fun.

This might be my last sketch of the musicians in the neighbourhood, at least for a while. I'm heading back to Taiwan with James this Sunday for Chinese New Year with my family. While James will return in 2 weeks, I'm gonna spend a long holiday there to be with my nephew.

Moo~~~

I first saw Moo cards from Tina. They looked absolutely gorgeous with Tina's sketches on them. After being asked if I post my sketches online several times on the street, I finally put in my order. Next time when a stranger is interested in my sketches or Urban Sketchers, I will be able to give them the link to my flickr account (which I can never remember) and talk a little about what I know about USK.