Sally Booth drawing in a street in Liverpool
Weeks 3, 4 and 5
I am now starting to feel like I am settling in, have stopped getting lost about 10 times a day, and now know where the mystery bus that stops outside my house goes.
Work-wise, it’s been a bit bewildering knowing quite where to begin. To get me started, I have been going to the drawing destinations suggested to me by the public at my open studio event. I have been sent to some weird and wonderful places, including a folly at Allerton Towers, a falling down greenhouse at Calderstone’s Park, and somebody’s favourite bar!
It’s been a great way to explore all the different areas of the city and look for possible subject matter. I have also been doing huge long walks along the docks by the river, trying to draw the weather, (rather hard as everything blowing away). I am in danger of getting fit and windswept.
Back at the studio, I have been in the print room getting messy and feeling like a pig in shit. I’ve been making some monotypes inspired by my oval windows. Done nothing to write home about, but I have enjoyed being shown how to do it properly.
I am hoping to get permission to do a drawing from St Johns Tower, which has a good view of the city and also to work with the Education/Outreach team here, so watch this space.
