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WhereArtI Quiz – 8th March 2021

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Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

A detailed drawing from a recent commission, but can you tell me where this view is?

Leave your answer in the comment box below.

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.

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      WhereArtI Quiz – 1st Mar 21

      Gallery 22 Comments

      Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

      A single colour used for this view through the trees, but where am I?

      Leave your answer in the comment box below.

      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 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 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.

        Support A Business Sketch

        Visit the King’s Wark for a night in

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        My latest #supportabusinesssketch is for The King’s Wark. These drawings in pencil and watercolour are to say thank you for keeping us all going during the pandemic 😊👍

        The Sketcher family recently ordered a seafood platter from this 15th Century Leith pub and restaurant to enjoy at home. We dressed up as if going out and had a lovely night in sharing our wonderful meal. I hope we can all visit in person soon.

        Visit the King’s Walk website and ask about their famous takeaway platters. We thoroughly recommend them!!

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        Wherearti Quiz – 15th Feb 2021

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        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

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        Wherearti Quiz – 8th FeB 2021

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        Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

        An interesting extension from this well known city establishment. But have you noticed it before?

        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

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                  hand painted charity gift cards

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                  My hand painted gift cards which were so popular during 2020 when visiting loved ones was so difficult, are now available for you to send again.

                  They proved very popular during 2020 when visiting loved ones in person was so difficult or impossible due to the pandemic travel restrictions.

                  Thanks to sending out hundreds of cards we made over £300 for the NHS last year which was amazing.

                  This year I am supporting the charity Kindred Scotland with these bespoke gift cards. Kindred are an Edinburgh charity close to my heart, as I have benefitted from them in the past.

                  Kindred provide practical information, advocacy, emotional support and guidance for families of children with complex needs. You can read more about them HERE.

                  One of many charities working hard that provide vital help to those who need it at a time when they need it most. A charity you hope you never need but if you do then you are so glad they are there.

                  Learn more about this 30 year old Edinburgh charity by visiting their facebook page below and if you can make a donation to help support the amazing work they do.

                  Kindred Scotland facebook page

                  You can order your original gift card now via my etsy shop and 10% of all sales will go to the charity. Each A6 card will be sent direct to your loved one and you can request a message to be handwritten to both the front and the inside. Plus you can request a flower or object of your choice for me to draw on the front.

                  Order your original gift card here.

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                  WhereArtI Quiz – 1st Feb 2021

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                  Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

                  A beautiful piece of ironwork, but where can it be found.

                  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

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                          Home Schooling: Science

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                          Today’s was Science class, and James and I made towers out of sticks and sweets!!

                          He came up with the idea of building towers using either squares or triangles to see which were stronger.

                          So looking around what we had we constructed them using toothpicks and marshmallows! and then with fruit pastilles as it turned out the marshmallows weren’t the best for construction – who knew?!

                          It’s been a hard week with not much ES work getting done as schooling comes first, but at least it is Friday!

                          Enjoy the weekend parents everywhere!!

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                            Wintry Princes Street Gardens

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                            At the start of the year Edinburgh had a dusting of snow which for me highlighted one positive of the pandemic lockdown.

                            Princes Street Gardens would usually be full of the Christmas and New Year festivities, including the fun fair land of markets and rides which takes up almost all of the gardens each year.

                            As the markets and fairgrounds were cancelled this year it was lovely to see this scene, with the only people in the gardens those sledging down the slopes or building snow men under the snow covered trees.

                            I love how the sun is just reaching over the buildings of the high street and highlighting those on Princes Street.

                            This sketch highlights the gardens in winter and I hope in future years we still get to enjoy the gardens as a space to have fun in the snow.

                            View this sketch as a mounted print and buy from just £20 including UK delivery here.

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                              WhereArtI Quiz – 25th Jan 2021

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                              Can you tell me where in Edinburgh I have sketched?

                              Through a tunnel of trees, the road then starts to climb.

                              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 my illustration of the Victoria Street.

                              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