This sketch is of my precious watch which has been in the family for three generations and now needs a little TLC.
My watch was not on my wrist, instead in my pocket as it hasn’t been working and I had hoped this would remind me to drop it off at a repair shop.
I was early for a meeting in the museum on chambers street so had a coffee and placed the watch on the table in front of me to sketch. I had just bought some lovely thick hand made paper from Cass Art on George street so wanted to try it out with a little watercolour.
I loved the texture from the paper and the colours of the leather and shadows came out great.
A simple sketch turned into a snapshot of life holding dear memories.
Last year on the 8th of October I sketched the ‘Items in my pocket’ which consisted of some lose change, a wax crayon and a butterfly sticker. When I look back that reminds me of a time spent with my toddler twins, who were then 2 years old.
This year’s sketch includes my watch which needs a new strap, a small pencil, an eraser and £3.81 in change. I’m £3.54 up on last year!
If you would like to commission your own snapshot sketch of your pocket contents, or perhaps the items in your handbag or purse if you dare. It can provide a truly original and one off piece of art to remember a day in your life.
Email me at contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com for more information.
A simple sketch turned into a snapshot of life holding dear memories.