Monday, September 4, 2023

Another Visit to NASA

 As you can see from the header, the Urban Sketchers Houston went back to sketch at NASA in August. Thanks to Joel, we were able to go to a limited access area containing all sorts of training and mission mock-ups. Thank you Joel and NASA!

Joel presented Judith with a challenge coin in thanks for all the hard work she does for Urban Sketchers Houston. We echo that sentiment!


The reserve ticket event was very well attended as you can see from the header photo. Every ticket was used!


The group members seemed most fascinated by the flight suits. I see a theme in the sketches that I'm posting. I'll let you enjoy the sketches and post just the names. Except, I have to point out that in Truong's case he drew the flight suits first and then sat at a table and very carefully painted in and inked that blue background. That takes patience!

Truong

Truong at work and sketchers with flight suits
Judith

Francisco

Carlos

Andrea

Peggy

Alan
There is a catwalk running around the room from above. I believe that was Joel's perch for this sketch on toned paper.
Joel
Kate worked in Procreate on her IPAD.
Kate

Mary M.
The other sketchers drew various pieces of equipment scattered around the room- except for Peter. He drew the sketchers.
Peter

Magdalena

Susan D

An ink sketch on toned paper, with just white gel pen highlights.
Priya

Watercolor and gouache from Michael.

Michael

Descha

Lisa

Nancy

Arielle

Andrea

Jordan

And some sketchers chose to work just in pen and ink. Including a whimsical montage from  Veronika.
Ken
Gina

Veronika
There was a throwdown. And, of course, the group reconvened over lunch.
throwdown
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As of today, there are only 9 slots left in our registration for the anniversary event in Bastrop.
But, the Saturday sketching event is free to everyone. So if you wanted to drive from where you are for the day, (or if you're in Austin that weekend) you are still welcome to join us.
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