Metro Sketchers 3 Year Anniversary

A little over 3 years ago, my friend and co-worker, Liz wanted to start a sketching group.  She thought it should be something casual, open to anyone, and have monthly designated locations.  The first sketch outing that we did was at the Como Conservatory in March of 2011.  It was a cold day, but it was sunny and warm inside the greenhouse.  At that time, there were a hand full of sketchers in attendance.  We all knew each other and were able to sketch in each other's company or steal away for a quieter experience.

Drawings from the first Metro Sketchers outing

This month, the Metro Sketchers revisited the Como Conservatory for their monthly outing.  The number of sketchers in attendance was vastly multiplied and they were joined by a Kare11 camera crew.  Here is the story that aired on Sunday.

Since you're on this blog, you might have recognize that the story included my drawing of dresses that I use as my title banner.  This was drawn during an outing to the Midtown Global Market.  I can't quite remember if this was a planned outing or if we were taking refuge from the May Day parade in Powderhorn park where it had started to snow.  Either way, it was one of my favorites.  There are so many interesting people, locations and merchandise to draw in that building.  Not to mention the food.  I assure you, I devoured a torta from Los Ocampo on that day.  No regrets.  

Along with the annual visit to the Como Conservatory, there are other outings that have become traditions.  I personally, love the portrait party.  Everyone gathers at someone's house and we all sit around a table and casually draw each other.  This weirds some people out, but I find it very fun!

My friend Angela, who is a lot of fun to draw.

Here are Gwen, Suzanne and Paul.  Boy, do I like to go nuts on the red hair.

While you're busy drawing some one else, there's always someone drawing you.  Here's my portrait done by Suzanne Hughes.

This group meets the first Sunday of every month at different locations around the Twin Cities.  While, I always want to attend, I find that I'm usually busy on Sundays and can probably count on my fingers the number of times that I have attended.  Either way, I love that I am a part of it can't wait for the next one.  

 Drawing chickens in someone's back yard