Urban Sketchers: See Lisbon, One Drawing at a Time

Sunday, July 17, 2011

See Lisbon, One Drawing at a Time

Nearly 200 sketchers from more than 20 countries are gathering in Lisbon this week for the 2nd International Urban Sketching Symposium.

We're sharing the experience before, during and after the event on the Symposium blog, where you can already browse through a wealth of information, including participants introductions, Q&As with instructors and speakers, and those photos of sketching gear we all love to look at.

As the Symposium kicks off on Thursday, we'll try to share as much of it as we can live from the field. If you didn't make it to the Symposium this time, we invite you to tag along online. Everyone is welcome to leave comments on the blog!

Are you ready to see Lisbon, one drawing at a time?

8 comments:

Veronica Lawlor said...: Enjoy the symposium, everyone!; July 18, 2011 5:11 AM
jkroznos said...: Yes! I am eager to see and read about the symposium here on Urban Sketchers.; July 18, 2011 7:25 AM
lapin said...: so jealous! I want one of this bags and features ;); July 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Vicky said...: As a past symposium attendee, I know those of you going to Lisbon are about to have a wonderful and memorable experience. Enjoy it and please post lots of pictures so we can follow the adventure.; July 18, 2011 8:08 AM
Lisbeth Cort said...: Enjoy! Loved the symposium last year and know Lisbon will be even better. Will follow you from afar.

Can't wait to find out where next year's symposium will be so I can start planning to go!; July 18, 2011 8:17 AM
Steven said...: Awesome! wish I could be there!; July 18, 2011 8:28 AM
artecollage said...: Can't wait ti get there!!!; July 18, 2011 8:43 AM
DonaldSketchArt said...: Hope everything turns out great and looking forward for some marvelous sketches from there during the symposium! :)
Wish I could be there :P; July 19, 2011 6:25 AM

URBAN SKETCHERS IN LISBON

USK Manifesto

1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation. 2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel. 3. Our drawings are a record of time and place. 4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness. 5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles. 6. We support each other and draw together. 7. We share our drawings online. 8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

The Urban Sketchers logo was created by Italian graphic designer Franco Lancio.

If you'd like to start your own USK blog and connect urban sketchers in your city, country or region, here's how we can help:

1. Get a group of a minimum of three sketchers together interested in launching the blog.

2. Send your names, e-mail addresses and links to your blogs or flickr accounts to urbansketchers at gmail dot com. Include a with a brief paragraph stating your interest in launching the blog and how you plan to keep it fresh and engage your community of sketchers.

3. We'll create a blog for you and give you full administration privileges. You'll be able to invite people to participate, personalize it with your own flag, add links and so on. We'll just expect you to follow the USK manifesto.