Thanks to everyone for coming out on Saturday. I was worried for a bit because the skating classes weren't happening and the rink was empty when we showed up. But they soon opened it up for free skating. And there were penguins!
Urban Sketchers Portland
Monday, December 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
December 21 Sketchcrawl - Lloyd Center
It's starting to become a December tradition to meet at the Lloyd Center, where we can enjoy shelter from the rain and cold, and also sketch some ice skaters and Christmas decorations.
sketch by Derek Beaudoin |
There are various coffee and food options in the mall, and a pop-up winter market is scheduled for that weekend, starting at 11. And Off the Page is putting on an art 'experience' on the second floor, also starting at 11. You may need to reserve a ticket for this, but it's free.
- 10am - Meet in the middle of the hall on the second floor near the north entrance, between Barnes and Noble and Forever 21 for introductions.
- Noon - Meet again at a spot TBD, for an optional sketchbook throwdown.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
PSU Farmers Market
Well, the weather was not nearly as nice as it had been last year. And the fall color was pretty much gone. But it didn't rain on us, delaying that until the afternoon.
Thanks to everyone who came out and braved the chill.
Monday, October 21, 2024
November 16 Sketchcrawl - PSU Farmers' Market
Going to the PSU farmers' market worked well for us last year. Let's try it again and see if the weather is as nice this year.
If the weather cooperates, we can sketch outdoors around the farmers market. If it's too cold or wet, we can pick up some pumpkins, apples, or other still life-worthy subjects at the market, and draw together indoors.
We'll meet just outside the west entrance to Fariborz Maseeh Hall, which is always open during the farmer's market. The building offers bathrooms, a Case Study coffee shop, and a lovely area downstairs where we can sit and sketch a still life, the building's interior, or each other.
- 10 AM: Meet in front of Fariborz Maseeh Hall on the farmers market side, 1855 SW Broadway, for introductions
- Sketch indoors or out, depending on weather
- 12 noon: Meet back at the front of the building (or indoors if it's raining) to share our sketches in a (totally optional!) throw-down.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Irvington
Well, it rained yesterday, and will probably rain tomorrow. But today was lovely, even turning sunny and warm for us. Maybe the fall colors that we'd been hoping for were muted, but people used artistic license to get them in anyway.
Thanks to everyone who came out this morning.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
October 19th Sketchcrawl - Irvington
sketch by Andrea Matthews |
Let's try for fall color on the east side of the river this October, in Irvington. There are plenty of trees and Craftsman houses.
We'll meet at Fremont Place, at NE 15th and Fremont, where there's a Whole Foods and a Starbucks, with Cafe Destino a block away, at 14th and Fremont. If it rains, there are coffee shops, awnings at the shopping center, and rain shelters at Irving Park and Sabine School nearby.
- 10am: Meet in front of Whole Foods (3535 NE 15th Ave) for introductions
- noon: Meet again for an optional sketchbook throwdown, at the same place (if not raining), or at some more sheltered spot.
The 24 and 8 buses both have stops at this corner.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
World Trade Center/Salmon Springs/Coraline's Cats
Thanks to everyone who came out. The weather couldn't have been better. And it was fun to see everyone's take on the cats, and on the fountain, in all it's configurations.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
September 21 SketchCrawl - WTC/Salmon Springs
sketch by Vicky Porter |
Let's meet at the World Trade Center, at the base of Salmon. There are two cats very close, one at the WTC, at SW 1st and Salmon, and the other across Naito at Salmon Springs. Or, if that feels too kitschy, there's always the nearby architecture, or the springs and waterfront. And even Mill Ends Park.
It's downtown, so well served by Trimet. The 6, 10 and 14 all stop a block or two away, and the bus mall is just up the street.
There are a couple of spots to get coffee: 40 Lbs, at 2nd and Salmon, and Starbucks, at 2nd and Main.
For restrooms, the coffee shops are probably your best bet. Otherwise, there's supposed to be a public restroom on the waterfront under the Hawthorne Bridge. And there used to be some up by City Hall at Chapman and Lownsdale Squares.
- 10am: meet at the cat at the World Trade Center for introductions
- noon: meet at the same place, or some place to be determined, for an optional sketchbook throw-down
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Cathedral Park
Well, it ended up being a beautiful morning, despite a scary weather forecast.
Thanks to everyone for making the long trek to St Johns.