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Run free

Family fun on the beach

Inspired by a friends timeline photo of their son on the beach, I just loved the composition and feeling of fun and freedom in the image.

Ink pen on a watercolour pad with a little colour added for the sky. Simple. I loved the photo, it took me back to playing on the beach, balancing along a log and running free! 

I put the sketch in a mount and sent it to the parent. I love looking back at sketches like this of my two when they were little, I find sketches hold more of a memory than a photo in some ways. More of a rounded experience memory.

If you would like one of you photos sketched like this then get in touch at contact@edinburghsketcher.com

WhereArtI? Quiz – 11th October

A city centre detail, look up and you may see this one

Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

Your comment will not show up until I reveal the answer tomorrow morning. Get your answer in before midnight tonight and I will pick a random winner from all correct entries by this time tomorrow.

This week’s prize is a screen printed tea towel featuring my illustration of The Shore in Leith.

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed version of the Edinburgh Evening News each Monday.

Keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

My Edinburgh sketched merchandise and high quality prints are available on my Etsy shop and I am available for commissions too. Email me at contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com for more details.

Wherearti Quiz – 15th Feb 2021

Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

The end of a famous street in the old town usually filled with tourists, hopefully soon to be once again.

Leave your answer in the comment box below.

Your comment will not show up until I reveal the answer. Closing time for entering is midnight tonight and I will pick a random winner from all correct entries by this time tomorrow.

This week’s prize is a screen printed tote bag featuring my illustration of Victoria Street, in Edinburgh.

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed version of the Edinburgh Evening News each Monday.

Keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

My Edinburgh sketched merchandise is available on my Etsy shop and although I am fully booked for Christmas commissions there are plenty of Edinburgh prints available.

Urban Sketching with Cassandra and Mark
Join in my fortnightly online workshops with Edinburgh artist Cassandra Harrison. These Zoom workshops will restart in the new year, on February 9th and then continue on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 7pm – 8.15pm

WHEREArtI Edinburgh?

Monday 14th December

Can you tell me where I have sketched?

Do you recognise this Edinburgh winding street?

Leave your answer in the comment box below.

Your comment will not show up until I reveal the answer. Closing time for entering is midnight tonight and I will pick a random winner from all correct entries by this time tomorrow.

This week’s prize is a screen printed tea towel featuring the Shore in Leith.

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed version of the Edinburgh Evening News each Monday.

Keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

My Edinburgh sketched merchandise is available on my Etsy shop and although I am fully booked for Christmas commissions there are plenty of Edinburgh prints available.

Urban Sketching with Cassandra and Mark
Join in my fortnightly online workshops with Edinburgh artist Cassandra Harrison. On the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 7pm – 8.15pm

WhereArtI Edinburgh?

Monday 13th April

Can you tell me where I have sketched?

Do you recognise this famous clock?

Leave your answer in the comment box below. Your comment will not show up until I reveal the answer, which I will do before the end of the day.

I will pick a random winner from all correct entries and they will go on to the ‘Winners wall’ for the month. At the end of the month one of those will be picked to receive a prize.

The prize for April is a screen printed tote bag featuring my sketch of Edinburgh Castle.

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Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and I will pick a winner for the Winners Wall before the end of the day.

Keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

If you would like to buy an Edinburgh Sketcher tote you can find them in my Etsy shop.

WhereArtI Edinburgh?

Can you tell me where I have sketched?

Can you give me the name and location of this beautiful city centre sculpture? If you know leave your answer in the comment box below.

I will pick a random winner from all correct entries on Tuesday morning, and they will go on to the ‘Winners wall’ for the month. At the end of the month one of those on the wall will be picked to receive a prize.

The prize for September is a Shore tea towel. 100% cotton and featuring my sketch of the iconic street, this will look great in your kitchen or make a great gift for any Leith lover!

Your comment will not show up until the winner is announced. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and I will pick a winner for the Winners Wall tomorrow afternoon.

I hope you join us to play along and keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

If you would like to buy one of my Edinburgh tea towels you can find them in my Etsy shop.

WhereArtI Edinburgh?

Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched this week?

I was loving all the angles in this wee side street, leading your eye up the road. I’m looking for the name of the street I am looking into, good luck 🙂

If you know leave your answer in the comment box below. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries on Tuesday morning, and they will go on to the ‘Winners wall’ for the month. At the end of the month one of those on the wall will be picked to receive a prize.

The prize for May is one of my Shore tea towels, which features my ink sketch of the shore in Leith.

Printed right here in Scotland, each one is a machine washable, 100% cotton and screen printed with one of my sketches.

Your comment will not show up until the winner is announced. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed later today, and I will pick a winner for the Winners Wall tomorrow afternoon.

I hope you join us to play along and keep looking up and noticing the beauty in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next!

If you would like to buy one of my four available tea towels (now all £9.95 plus postage) then you can order one here from my Etsy shop.

WhereArtI 28th May 2018

Where in Edinburgh have I sketched this week?

If you know click the link below to enter your answer. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries on Tuesday morning, and they will go on to the ‘Winners wall’ for the month. At the end of the month those on the wall will be entered into a draw to receive a prize.

The prize for May is one of my Edinburgh Mugs. Available in Victoria StreetLeith or Edinburgh Castle they are perfect for a Monday morning cuppa!

Click HERE to enter your answer

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed.

I hope you join us to play along and keep looking up and noticing the details in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next time!

Enter via the link above or email contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com with the subject line ‘WhereArtI 28th May 2018’.

Edinburgh Sketcher online store.

WhereArtI 16th April 2018

ES WAI160418Where in Edinburgh have sketched this week?

If you know click the link below to enter your answer. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries on Tuesday morning, and they will go on to the ‘Winners wall’ for the month. At the end of the month those on the wall will be entered into a draw to receive a prize.

The prize for April is one of my Edinburgh Mugs. Available in Victoria StreetLeith or Edinburgh Castle they are perfect for a Monday morning cuppa!

Click HERE to enter your answer

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed.

I hope you join us to play along and keep looking up and noticing the details in the everyday, you never know where I will be sketching next time!

Enter via the link above or email contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com with the subject line ‘WhereArtI 9th April 2018’.

Edinburgh Sketcher online store.

WhereArtI 26th February 2018

ES WAI260218Where in Edinburgh have I sketched?

If you can you tell me where in the Scottish capital I have sketched then you could win a great prize. Email me your answer using the link below and I will randomly pick a correct answer tomorrow morning, who will then go into the monthly draw to win a prize.

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The prize for February is a meal for two at the superb city centre Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

Thanks to the friendly staff at Apex Grassmarket Hotel I have a meal for two up for grabs in February’s WhereArtI quiz. Located in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh, this contemporary glass-fronted restaurant enjoys stunning Castle views. Inside you’ll find food and drink inspired by classic Scottish produce and flavours. For more information about this perfectly situated hotel and restaurant click on the website link below.

Click HERE to enter your answer

The answer is always in Edinburgh so keep looking up and noticing the details in Scotland’s stunning capital city. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues through the day if they are needed.

Enter via the link above or email contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com with the subject line ‘WhereArtI 26th February 2018’.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel website.