The Art Car Experience

 

The May Sketchers

A small, but dedicated group went to the Art Car Experience in May. Masks were in place and the crowd was really not much of a crowd at all. The outdoor experience near the Orange Show museum and Smithers Park gave everyone lots of elbow room. Our blog header this month was drawn by Robert.

It was certainly a different experience wandering around stationary Art Cars rather than the pre-parade or parade time crush of people and vehicles. But the advantage was lots of room and different perspectives for sketching. Robert and Judith were taken by the metal chicken.

Robert (left) and Judith (right)

Susan DeCourcy got bits and bobs of lots of different parts of the exhibit.

Susan's sketches

Carlos and I were both delighted by a very large car called "Pride and Joy" that featured Elvis at the guitar on top.

Carlos chose a head-on view

Chris tried a side view

And then I couldn't help capturing the large metal monster in all his rusty glory.

Chris

We did a throwdown, of course, when it was all over.

The throwdown

 The weather cooperated by being not too, too hot and the rain held off.

Our June sketchout will be at the Armand Bayou Nature Center. The old farm building, old farm equipment and lots of the natural world will be perfect for sketching. There is plenty of shade and plenty of distance, so if you haven't joined us in a while, please think about coming to this one.