November's Sketchout at Trader's Village

The Group

Saturday's sketchout was at Trader's Village to watch the 31st Annual Native American Championship Pow Wow. Our last trip to this event I remember as rainy and cold. This trip looks to have been sunny and perfect.

I've mentioned before that different sketchers have different ways of working and for allowing for time to complete a sketch. Richard's sketch of the bird vendor in our header is one example.

Here's what he was able to complete on-site.

Of course if time allows, it's always great to add color in the moment. But this technique gives you a chance to capture things as they happen. Especially where there are people in the frame.

Jen is one of the people who made sure to include people in her colorful sketch.

Jen's sketch

Linda did a collage of various people and carnival attractions.

Linda

Michael was also drawn to the carnival attractions and the various booths. His sketches captured some people as well.

Michael

Michael

Robert's sketch

Robert enjoyed all the people and the food booths. The sketch is simple line but you get the sense of people moving and of foreground and background.

Richard and Francisco captured the native village. Francisco really solved one frequent problem. What do you do when a tree has dense foliage and many colors of foliage? Nice job.

Francisco and Richard at work

Francisco's sketch

Mary McJunkin

Mary also drew the "teepee village" with the grandstands behind. Brit drew the same area, with a slightly different perspective.

Brit

Judith also likes to draw a collection of images from any

event. She's got a couple of rides, some food and people moving through the space. Sometimes simple shapes capture all the information you need. I think I'll pass on the "Pharaoh's Fury".

Judith's sketch

Carlos drew right in his smaller sketchbook this time. He drew the teepee village to be colored later and part of the carnival. Loose watercolor provided just enough color information. Pen linework finished the sketch.

Carlos

Of course, the morning ended with a throwdown before lunch.

Throwdown

It's always nice to hear what materials other people use and what their thoughts were as they chose and composed their sketch.

All in all it looks like it was a great day for sketching.