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Autumn winds bring colour

With the first big winds of late September it seems that overnight the seasons changed in Edinburgh.

Last night we had a stormy night, strong winds and rain meant we heard the tiles clattering on the roof as I laid in bed and this morning I had a nervous look at the garden fence to see if any of the hardy panels had finally given up. Thankfully they held strong 🙂

But on the walk to school I could see the trees had let go of plenty of leaves, twigs and hundreds of conkers which we had been eagerly waiting for. Looking up to the branches in previous weeks, trying in vain to reach and grab a spiky shell , or finding one only to find the nut not ready. And then overnight we were surrounded, I think we will drill a few tonight for a game of conkers.

WhereArtI Quiz – 18th September

Where have I sketched this week?

A window full of treasures, but where in the city is this?

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

This week’s prize is a cotton tea towel featuring one of my sketches.

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

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes

The return of Sherlock marks the near completion of the tram works at Picardy Place.

The statue which marks the nearby birthplace of author Sir Arthur Canon Doyle was removed for the restructuring of this junction and is now back in place.

Surrounded by benches, cycle paths and some trees Sherlock looks set to be watching over the busy junction for many years to come. I look forward to seeing the area once all the fences come down and the doozers move out.

St Bernard’s Well

A little peaceful walking led to this sketch of St Bernard’s Well on the Water of Leith.

The walkway runs from Stockbridge to Dean Village, a lovely walk through nature in the heart of the city, listening to the birds and the river, its a perfect walk. Great for the mind and body, perfect then that the well is home to Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health.

I have added this sketch as a print to my etsy shop HERE. I think it may make a nice gift card too, what do you think?

WhereArtI Quiz – 11th September

Where have I sketched this week?

One of the city’s domes sketched this time in charcoal.

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

This week’s prize is a cotton tea towel featuring one of my sketches.

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

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WhereArtI Quiz, 4th September

Where have I sketched this week?

A sunny walk along the …

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

This week’s prize is a cotton tea towel featuring one of my sketches.

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

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WhereArtI Quiz – 28th August

Where have I sketched this week?

An entertaining basement but what street is this?

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

The prize is a cotton tote featuring one of my sketches.

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

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WhereArtI – 21st August

Where have I sketched this week?

Another city statue this week, but can you name the location?

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

The prize is a cotton tote featuring one of my sketches.

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

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Escaped to the sunshine

A family break in beautiful and very hot Mallorca.

Our second time on Mallorca as a family and the friendly relaxed vibe hit us as soon as we arrived on the island.

We have friends there and in the past family and so know the island well and I recommend it for a family destination with something for all ages and tastes. We hired a car for a few days, stayed in Port De Pollenca and here are a few of my sketches from the trip.

Port De Pollensa Square, nice and quite here before the weekly market took over with fresh flowers, fruit and leather fashions.

Sketching from the sun lounger and shadows on the hotel

Another one by the pool, this time in ink and this started with the parasol and just stretched out from there.

This church ‘Esglesia Del Calvari’ was at the top of a 365 stone staircase in the old town of Pollenca. A stunning place with views to match, I can hear the cicadas or tree crickets just looking at this sketch.

And here is one of James on the beach building castles. I did go and help once I had finished my sketch!

And finally a lovely palm tree 🙂

WhereArtI Quiz – 14th August

Where have I sketched this week?

Do you recognise this unfortunate fellow?!.

Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize.

The prize is a cotton tote featuring one of my sketches.

Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, 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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Keep up to date with my sketches as I share a more personal look at what I get up to and what I have planned, with competitions, offers and news about upcoming live events and workshops.