Urban Sketcher Donald Owen Colley in Kansas City!

Noodler's Creaper pen and Lexington Gray ink, with watercolor

Don was in Kansas City yesterday to demonstrate his use of Faber-Castell drawing tools at Artist & Craftsman Supply on SW Boulevard, and J. and I were delighted to get the chance to meet and talk to him. I was enthralled paging through his inspiring journals and loved listening to him talk to his interested audience (he is a LOT more relaxed in public than I am!), sketched him at work and shot a few photos.  Then we all went to grab a bite at Harvey's, in Union Station.

Don ate, I sketched the above, and we talked of cabbages and kings...lots of fun!

At Artist & Craftsman Supply in Kansas City.

This couple stayed for a long time, asking questions and talking...they were interesting too! 

Amazing sketches of people...

Heyyy...I've sketched this same old theatre in Kansas City...Don didn't get a chance to finish but I recognized it in a flash.

Sketchcrawl in Kansas City

A group of us met on Saturday at Kansas City's Union Station, meeting under the large clock where people have been meeting for decades. Pirates were attempting a takeover, a few of them escaping from the traveling National Geographic exhibit.

The main concourse was very busy, with people heading in all directions and a local art exhibit on display. After a while, I escaped to this old waiting room -- very serene with the lovely antique lamps, sunny windows, and old-time wooden benches. I planned on sketching the benches next, but we had reservations at the Harvey House, located right in the station.

Kansas City Union Station

Had the opportunity to do this drawing as part of the July sketchcrawl at Union Station.  I did the drawing on-site but did add the color later at home.  My time was limited Saturday afternoon but was glad to have the chance to at least get this drawing done.  Thanks as always Kate for arranging the outings!

Missouri Town 1855

I've not posted in a while as I have not been drawing or painting much lately.  I hope with Spring coming I can change that.

About a week ago we went to Missouri Town 1855 with our Grandson.  I told him we would see chickens and we did when we first arrived.  I came back around to do this sketch of the coop and they had all gone inside.  I still had to sketch this as I thought it was an interesting structure.  It was a great day and I enjoyed the few minutes I had to complete this drawing.

Below are a couple of sketches I did back in January with Kate's sketch group at Union Station in Kansas City.

38th International Sketchcrawl, KCMO

 

We had a wonderful time and a good turnout for our Union Station sketchcrawl...so many interested watchers, as well, who shared their own stories of this magnificent old building.  It stood empty for years--I'm so grateful it was saved and is full of life and beauty again.

Imagine designing this place...I started out setting up my sketch stool so I could sit comfortably wherever I wanted, and craned my neck looking up at the chandeliers...

You don't see this kind of detail any more...

It was a warm January day, so I sat outside on a bench and sketched the Liberty Memorial, across the way...it was backlit and in deep shadow so the forms were very simplified.  Made me try a David Gentleman approach!

We always share food and journals and good talk afterward...Harvey's restaurant, in the station, had paper table covers, so of course I sketched as many of us as I could!

Here's the crew...less two of us.

Don's gorgeous sketch, which I hope he will scan and share...

I didn't manage to shoot Jeanette's sketch from the day, but her journal is an absolute joy...I get lost in it!

Malinda sketched Harvey's from the balcony!  Next time I think I need to branch out, what a great view!

I hope your day was as satisfying as ours was!