Dublin Sketchers Group

National Art Gallery - Sunday 18th September

Hello Sketchers!

This Sunday the group are heading for the National Art Gallery, meeting at the old entrance on Merrion Square at 2pm. From there the group can wander the gallery or if the weather is fine, enjoy Merrion Square gardens.

At 4pm everyone can meet up in the Gallery cafe, which is in the new wing. If you haven't been out with us before, just have a sketchpad in your hand and you will be spotted!

Enjoy!

Tracy

Done by Claudio Procida on the Royal Canal

By Claudio Procida

Done by John K on the Royal Canal

Done by John K

Phibsborough/Royal Canal - Sunday 11th September

Hello all!

This week Dublin Sketchers are heading for the Royal Canal/ Phibsborough area as suggested by Mandy (thank you!) - where a community day will be running as part of Phizzfest. Their website is http://www.phizzfest.ie/

We're hoping for fine weather, but there are plenty of cafe's and pubs if we aren't lucky.

Everyone can meet outside the Porterhouse North, which is just on the Canal. From there - you can wander up the Phibsborough Road, towards St. Peter's Church. There's one event in particular of Phizz Fest that caught my eye - 1000 Amorphous Drawings - which will be running until 5pm on Sunday - check it out here!

So there you have it - meet again at the Porterhouse North at 4pm :-)

Enjoy

Tracy

Sunday 4th at the Botanic Gardens.

By Maura
By John C.

Left: By Orla
Right: By Colette

Left:
(1) By Mary (2)By Joanna (3) By Kathleen

By John Kenny. By Chris By Jane B

Hello all,

After a great day in St. Stephen's Green last Sunday, we have decided to go to the national botanic gardens this Sunday. There is a fantastic Sculpture in Context exhibition on at the moment to enjoy. We will meet at the usual time of 2pm outside the cafe and meet back there again at 4pm, when we will decide on somewhere to go for a cup of coffee.

I am away this weekend so won't be able to meet up - but look forward to seeing the work done next week!

Enjoy :-)

Tracy

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Ideas for the first Sunday in September! Autumn is in the air.

Hello all - that time of the week again - need ideas!!

I am getting a strong sense of Autumn this week, with the leaves beginning to change colours and the air a little cooler. Fighting the weather, I think we should try and enjoy the outdoors while we can. The Grand Canal is always beautiful and we are due a visit - any other suggestions?

Next week we are looking at arranging a visit to Powerscourt in Wicklow, namely to visit the Museum of Childhood but there are also the very beautiful gardens. Any thoughts on this welcome!

Tracy

Sunday 28th Aug. Stephens Green and Photographic Exhib.

There was a great Photographic Exhibition on the railings this weekend, and Tracy O'B, one of our Sketchers, was taking part.
Also, a very interesting body of work was produced by the Sketchers, in spite of having to duck in and out of the showers.

Note: Click on the pics. to enlarge.

Two sketches by Andrew, using W&;N Soluble Indian Ink.

Left: sepia ink sketch by Maura Right: sketch by Balazs.

Two pen & Inks, by Stephen C

Sepia ink by Carley and Pencil drawing by John K.

Left:by Karine. Right Watercolour by Jennifer

Sketch by Carmen. Right: Sketch by Aisling.

Ink and watercolour in Rain and in Sunshine, by Mary

Stephen's Green Arch at 2pm Sunday 28th August

Happy Friday everyone!

This Sunday the Dublin Sketchers will be heading to Stephen's Green - meeting at the arch opposite the shopping centre. The weather should be fine - according to the trusty forecast, though there may be the odd shower. The shopping centre is always there to provide shelter, should it be needed!

People's Photography is taking place this weekend so the Square will be lined with lots of photography - over 200 people are taking part (including myself.. so do say hello - I'll be at spot 314!)

The group will meet again at the arch at 4pm and most likely drop over to Kylemore in the shopping centre for a coffee. If you haven't been out with us before, just have a sketchpad in your hand and you'll be spotted. If you're late - just wander in and enjoy the time and meet up with the others at 4pm.

Enjoy!

Tracy

Ideas time again - Sunday sketching!

Hope you're all well and looking forward to a nice Sunday out with the Dublin Sketchers - where would you like to go?

I'll be at the People's Photography exhibition on Stephen's Green this weekend, so you are welcome to stop by and say hello - should be good!

Any other suggestions of places to visit?

The Kilmainham Arts Festival - 'a riot of colours, sounds and fun' will be taking place also this Saturday for anyone who would like to participate - they have invited the group along. More info on that here.

All suggestions and ideas welcome!