We often seem to be lucky with the weather. And also, we know how to read those clouds and when to take shelter from the sudden downpours. We were sketching around the Grafton Street area. It was actually sunny, but very busy, so I chose to sit outside McDaids, and I had a good view down South Anne Street. I also sketched the statue of Phil Lynott, and the people taking pictures of it (not as many as for Molly Malone, sadly). Then it was time to take refuge in the new (renovated) hotel on Exchequer Street, and sketch what I could see through the window. The light hitting the red brick building across the way was gorgeous, in between showers. Lots of sketchers (old and new) to chat with.
PS: I'm trying photos from different angles, as my photos are never as exciting as the sketches themselves. As you can see, the paper I'm using buckles quite a bit, with watercolour and my strong pencil lines. I personally think that it adds a three-dimensional quality to my sketches, but it's not easy to photograph, particularly with low winter sun. Hey, I'm not complaining, we have a sun in the sky, after what feels like 40 days of rain!
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