EdinburghSketcher
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Illustrations, news and events from life in Scotland's capital. This is my daily sketch blog from Scotland's capital. Family, art, news and events from the city.
EdinburghSketcher
7h ago
Great views over the city, but from where? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed…
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EdinburghSketcher
1w ago
I have been enjoying a coffee and a sketch around the city of Edinburgh for well over 10 years now, as this ink drawing from January 2013 in Starbucks by the Tron shows, (notice the blackberry? – I loved that phone ). Now you can buy me a coffee to keep me going and also receive my sketches direct to your inbox by subscribing to my new sub stack space to post my drawings. There are a few…
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EdinburghSketcher
1w ago
A vibrant space at the heart of the community. Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed…
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EdinburghSketcher
2w ago
Late afternoon shadows but can you name the venue? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the…
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EdinburghSketcher
3w ago
This is my latest dipping ink drawing drawn onto wood panels. I have made several now of a very local area of Newhaven, to be displayed in a lovely cafe which I have had my art in for 10 years. The Haven is a local institution which has been serving great breakfasts to Leithers for over 10 years. Pop in and see my art and that of other local artists today. Below is a scanned in digital…
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EdinburghSketcher
3w ago
Beautiful brightly coloured tulips springing in our garden just now. I think the sudden downpours and fleeting bursts of warm sunshine are really suiting the spring flowers. These ones we have cut to bring the outside indoors. One of my final 100 flowers in 100 days project I have been painting over at MyWeddingSketcher. I’m almost there now but admit to taking a few more days as my other…
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EdinburghSketcher
1M ago
Do you recognise this outside staircase? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed…
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EdinburghSketcher
1M ago
One of the cities fine timepieces, but can you tell me where this one is? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly…
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EdinburghSketcher
1M ago
With the Twin’s birthday in early March, mine late February and then my wife Joanne’s tomorrow this is definitely birthday season for us. Being pretty creative we like to make our own cards and banners and this sketch is from early on Sunday morning when Zoe is making a last minute banner for Joanne’s birthday. I love to capture these everyday moments if I can, like a snap shot but a sketch…
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EdinburghSketcher
1M ago
A striking structure between new and old architecture. Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the…
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