Six hours to kill
Posted: October 9, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized 28 CommentsOn my way to Chicago… My flight from Toronto to Chicago was cancelled. The next flight is in in six hours! Luckily I was at the Toronto Island airport so downtown is only a short hop away. My Chicago plan was to be at The Art Institute but since that didn’t work out I’m at the AGO, drawing the view from here. Hopefully tomorrow’s post will be from the Windy City.
Thank you Shari for adding the picture of what you drew beside your drawing. It really adds when we are learning!
Beautifull as always!
Thanks for letting me know Louise. Many urban sketchers post these types of photos and I agree, it’s kind of cool to see what they are seeing.
May the wind be behind you and get you to the Windy City. ENJOY!
Thanks mom ami.
Love it. And there are lousier ways to kill time than at the AGO! Emjoy
and have a safe flight to Chicago — a really great city. Love the Art Institute.
Thanks Janice!
I like your loose style. Are you going to be lecturing at the Art Institute?
Hi Bill, I’m here for a family event so no lectures this weekend but hopefully I’ll get some sketching in.
I recognize that streetscape!! 🙂 Hope your later flight is a go and you get there safely.
Thanks Fiona. I finally made it!
Dear Sharrie, I’ve always wanted to draw that view, but felt badly taking the time while in the AGO, as I almost never get a chance to get there. Ah, conflicting leisure pursuits…how to choose ;D I am curious, did you use the Platinum Carbon black fountain pen for most of the drawing? And if yes, how did you get that lovely dense black for the window So? A brush pen of some kind?
Thanks
Looking forward to your Windy sketches. I’ve never been to Chicago, but Tim says the architecture is fabulous.
Best
Jess
Hi Jess, I started this drawing outside on the steps before the museum opened. I worked some more from that beautiful hall of wooden columns. And I worked with a Sharpie pen in a hand book journal. I am travelling light this weekend. Have a happy thanksgiving.
You make the best out of every situation.What a gift.
I know you work at it..but still what a gift.
I actually love the house even more in black and white…I do!
I only took a few supplies with me this weekend. It feels great to travel light.
Shari – Chicago is about as sketchable as any city in the world. I visit the Art Institute often although I live on the North Shore. I just came back from the Historic area in Oak Park. Specifically the Frank Lloyd Wright homes – breathtaking architecture. I grew up in the neighborhood and love it. I have followed your work for about 3 years. I’m 82 and would love to tell you be phone how you inspire. 847 767-1699.
Hi George. I wish I could see the houses in Oak Park but that will have to be for next time. Of course I will call you!
Sheri- are you by chance doing a class here in Chicago? that would be amazing.
I’m not doing a class Mary. I’m here for a family event but there’s so much to see. I need to come back.
Good thing you had something to do for those extra hours. Love the detail!
Thanks Joan!
Wonderful, wonderful!
Thanks Dee!
Boy did you make good work with your 6 hour down-time in the Toronto airport. I have done the same thing this year in Chicago, a 5 hour down-time in the airport. Great memories on paper of a trying time…….Your house is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Andrea. These waits are tedious but at least we could get out of the airport for a while. That helped!
Chicago s a wonderful city. The biggest impression the Art Institute left on me, 20 years ago, was Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon, even though was there for a Monet exhibit. Still remember the visual impact. Hope you get to see it.
Hi Julana,
I did get to see it. The most remarkable thing about the painting is how large it is, which could explain the impact it had with you. It certainly has a place of prominence in the room. I definitely have to go back to see more of that collection.
Such a beautiful drawing, Shari. A rare pen and ink from you!
Thanks Lee. Yes, rare, but not the last one. I loved working with this pen in this book so there will be more.