Introduce Yourself
Where do you live and what do you?
Have you done much sketching before or are you just starting?
What are your other creative pursuits?
Please include a link to your Flickr account, blog, Facebook page, Instagram, Tumblr etc.
So I’ll go first…
I’m Liz (I think you all know that!)
I live in Sydney, Australia. I’m an architect by profession and worked 20 years on a range of residential and commercial developments, specialising in media projects. I’ve always drawn as part of my work but in 2007 discovered watercolour and started my first daily sketchbook. I haven’t stopped sketching since!
I’m very interested in architectural history and theory and drinking tea out of fancy china teacups… but I’m guessing you all know that too!
You can find me on: Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Instagram and Twitter using the buttons under ‘Connect on Social Media’ in the footer of this website.
Now it’s your turn…
Hi, I’m Clarissa, a Brazilian/American living in a small farm in the countryside of São Paulo State, in Brazil. I love drawing and sketching, and I’m trying to practice every day (when life doesn’t interfere!). I’m an artist, a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a reader, and much more – who isn’t nowadays? My principles in life are my love of knowledge, my goal to be a good person and self-analysis. I hate gossip, stupidity, frogs of any kind and violence. I’m a feminist and I don’t live without dogs. I think that sums it up. Very excited for Liz’s lessons.
My name is Dawn and I live in a small village in Norfolk (UK). I came across the idea of keeping an illustrated journal and although I don’t consider myself a skilled artist I’ve jumped in and am thoroughly enjoying it! I discovered Liz Steel a year or two ago and have been reading her blog which is such an inspiration. Apart from Liz’s wonderful style and contagious enthusiasm it’s great to find a Christian who is so comfortable about her faith and sharing it appropriately as part of her artwork and writing. Yes, I am also a Christian (and a vicar!). Enjoying week 1 of the Foundations course and really looking forward to the remaining 11 sessions!
Welcome, Dawn! I agree about the faith thing. Where are you in Norfolk? I love sketching on the North Norfolk coast, esp around Burnham Overy Staithe. I live in the States, by my mum still runs an art group at her church in Norwich, Surrey Sketchers, as well as one that meets in Hethersett. She also puts on art shows in Wymondham in the old library. Norfolk is such a fantastic place to draw.
Thank you for this – amazing! I’m in Saxlingham Nethergate – very close to Wymondham and Hethersett. I also enjoy North Norfolk, especially Holt, Sheringham and Blakeney! Is Surrey Sketchers part of Surrey Chapel? I’ve spoken a couple of times at their Wednesday fellowship (ladies group).
Yes, Surrey Chapel. They meet on Fridays.
It’s such a small world, isn’t it?!
Hello Dawn
The world has got even smaller! I actually live very close to Notcutts on the Norwich inner ring road! so pleased to see you and Brian are nearby and will look forward to seeing your work.
Like you I have been following Liz’s blogs for several years and wished I was not so far from Sydney. Now we have the chance to join in online I am so pleased.
If you fancy meeting up, maybe at Notcutts café sometime, do let me know. Would love to see your sketchbooks and very happy for you to see my scrawls-I assure you they are VERY amateurish! Now must get back to my homework!
Hi mickied
I left a reply further up (takes ages to locate an entry on this thread!) – Notcutts sounds good. My sketching is also amateurish and not very prolific but I do enjoy working in my journal – looking forward to gaining a bit more confidence through this course!
Hi Dawn,
Well I succumbed and although a little late I have joined up to the course.
(For others reading, I am already a friend of Dawn’s and she inspired me to join in. So I am another one in the Norwich area, I live just south of Norwich in Mulbarton)
My name is Leona and I live in Canada. An academic historian by training, I have been enamoured for years by the tiny drawings found in some Victorian-era diaries. Just over a year ago, I took up sketching. My goals are modest: to improve and to have fun. I am confident that this Foundations course will help me achieve my goals. Cheers.
Hi everyone. My name is Shauna. I live in Avalon on Sydney’s Northern beaches ( I was excited to see Liz visited my area this week). I co own an art supplies shop in this area and one of my lovely customers told me about this course.(ps Liz was right , access to a large amount of art supplies does not make you a good sketcher.)
I grew up in a creative family and tried many forms of art and other creative activities, everything from stained glass to sewing to painting. The one thing I have stuck to and love is printmaking, mostly Lino cuts. I love the strong lines and colour. I have never been a drawer or sketcher but have always loved the idea of sitting and sketching, especially since my husband has retired and we hope to be able to do a few short getaways. I could sketch while he plays golf. I just have to get over the fear and self criticism. Hoping Liz will help with this. X
Hello everyone, I’m Sandra from Sydney, Australia. I work in paediatric health and relax by creating with paper/paint/glue. I have had the privilege of taking two classes with Liz sketching and painting teacups and buildings in The Rocks. Absolutely love her teaching style. Signed up to Sketchbook Skool and recognise a few names from SBS. So looking forward to Liz’s class and sharing how we all see this wonderful world.