Dublin Sketchers Group

Hugh Lane Gallery 13th May. More Sketches

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By Irene

2 By.Mandy
(Left: Un Matin, By Wm.Leech)

Left: By John C (Hugh Lane Gal.)

Right: By Marta (Garden of Remembrance.)

Left: By Caitriona S. Right:By Jennifer (Hugh Lane from Garden of Rem.)

Two By Gerry

Two By Colette

Left: By Farah

By John Kenny

Two by Mary

(From Garden of Remembrance and right, from Hugh Lane Gal)

Two by Catherine

By Des. Sculpture from Garden of Remembrance)

Sunday 13th May Hugh Lane / Henrietta Street

The weather is so changeable at the moment, it's hard to know what to do!

This Sunday we're going to Hugh Lane Art Gallery on Parnell Square. If the weather is good, Henrietta Street (one of the finest Georgian Streets in Dublin, if a little past it's prime) is just round the corner. Or the memorial gardens are lovely too.

We'll meet at 2pm in the entrance to the Hugh Lane.

If you've not been before, you'll spot us easily as we'll be holding our sketch pads. Don't worry if you're late - just get stuck in with the drawing.

We'll meet again at 4pm in the entrance to the Gallery. We'll then go for a coffee in the Gresham Hotel. Folks Exhibiting in June will meet at 4pm in the Gresham to talk over the exhibition and volunteer for various things that need to be done!

If you're an early bird, there is a concert in the Hugh Lane at noon. The website for the gallery is www.hughlane.ie

Yasmin's work from Dublin Flea

Two lovely pieces from Yazmin from the flea market.

More work from Dublin Flea 29th April

Here's some work from Des, John, Yasmin and Katrin.

Great stuff!

Sketches from the Flea Market 29th April

Thanks to Arthur for snapping these!

Work from Alison, Chris, Arthur and Deirdre.

Any last thoughts on the tag line for the exhibition?

Any final thoughts on a tag line for the exhibition? A late one just in - "Portrait of Dublin as a Young Sketch"

1. "Eye on Dublin" 2. "Sketched OUT / Pencilled IN" 3. "Art and About" 4. 'Paper Clips - a city on canvas' 5. 'A Brush with Dublin' 6. 'Sunday Snaps' 7. "Drawing Dublin" 8. "Line up Dublin" 9. "Tracing the Streets of Dublin" 10. "Redefining the line"........ Any other ideas?

Meeting@the War Memorial Gardens at 2pm-Sunday 6th May

Meeting at the War Memorial Park this weekend. website http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/WarMemorialGardens/

address: Islandbridge, Dublin 8

Meeting @Entrance from Con Colbert Rd. and South Circular Rd. (Phoenix Park end) at 2pm

Coffee@4pm at Nancy hands on 30-32 Parkgate street (5minute walk back towards town) http://www.nancyhands.ie/

about the location:

These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914 – 1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are contained in the beautifully illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite bookrooms in the gardens.
These gardens are not only a place of remembrance but are also of great architectural interest and beauty. They are one of four gardens in this country designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944). The others being Heywood Gardens (see p.63), Lambay Island and those in Howth Castle.
Sunken rose gardens, herbaceous borders and extensive tree planting make for an enjoyable visit to the gardens in any season.

Regards Sarah

Work by Marta Sastre & Maria Bonals at Dublin Flea Market - 29th April 2012

Sketching @ the Dublin Flea Market this Sunday 29th

Dear Everyone,

we will be sketching at the Dublin Flea market. (a few minute walk from St Patricks cathedral).

We will meet at the main entrance at 2pm and back there again at 4pm to decide where to meet for coffee.

(blurb off website below and link)

DUBLIN FLEA MARKET - DUBLIN FOOD CO-OP
Sun 29 Apr: 11:00-17:00 - Dublin Food Coop, Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

. For more information check out http://www.dublinflea.ie.

The Dublin Flea Market opened its doors for the first time in November 2008 and since then it has grown into one of Dublin's most loved markets. It takes place on the last Sunday of every month in The Co-op on Newmarket square, Dublin 8 and being indoors means it is safe from the unpredictable Irish weather. There are over 60 stalls each month selling everything from vintage clothes to second hand bikes, retro furniture and random odds and ends - pretty much everything you would expect to find at a flea market. As well as the buying and selling we usually have a mix of djs, live bands or whatever we can throw together on the day to keep the folks entertained, as they soak up the atmosphere, drink a coffee and fill their bellies with homemade falafel, cakes, pizza and greek dishes. The Co-op's organic food store is also open on market days with the best selection of organic and fair-trade goods in Dublin. Taking place just once a month theres always a great buzz at the Flea. As well as a great day out for bargain hunters, the market gives people a chance to take a stall, hone in on their haggling skills and play shop for the day. The Flea community is ever growing and we hope it'll be around for many years to come.

Other information:

- There is free parking on the square and the surrounding roads on a Sunday

- The nearest banklink is beside St Patrick’s Cathedral, however, the tills at the organic food store offer a cashback facility with laser transactions.

- Buses that go to Cork st. (closest stop to Newmarket)
From Grand Canal Dock or Pearse st. - 50, 56a, 77, 77a.
From Fleet st. -150
From Tara st. - 151

regards Sarah

Work by Marta Sastre & Maria Bonals at National History Museum - 22nd April 2012

Sketch 1 - Plaster cast of ivory commemorating marriage between the Nicomachi and Symmachi families (Original in Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Provenance unknown. Original dates late -4th century 4D DT:1886.434 - By Marta Sastre