I would have to that say I love sketching people the most. If I can momentarily connect with someone in a positive and beautiful way, and make them happy, I feel uplifted. For a few minutes, the world seems smaller, and more intimate. On the train to Küçükçekmece, an older, impeccably dressed gentleman sat across from us, staring out the window with a faint smile on his face, lost in thought. At some point, he came out of his dream and realised I was up to something. His smile faded. I was concerned that perhaps I had offended him, but decided to nervously show him his portrait when we got up to leave the train. The smile returned, wider than before, showing off a row of pearly teeth and a twinkle in his blue eyes. He nodded his head and searched the train for any notice our interaction. I thanked him, wished him a good day, and hopped off onto the platform. As the train rolled on, I waved a quick goodbye, and turned away.
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7 comments:
Beautiful sketch, and personal connection too.
A lovely story and beautiful sketch. My favorite sketching subject is people also. It's difficult for me to capture the likeness, but I try for capturing the spirit.
Thank you, Matthew and MiataGrrl.
I just can't connect to buildings, no matter how much I like them— though who knows? Maybe I haven't met the right building?
The joy you have in connecting with people comes across so well in this sketch. Thanks for sharing the story with us.
A beautiful story, bothways. As for the right building...it's out there somewhere ;)
Interaction with people is the best part of urban sketching! love the sketch and the story.
Thank you so much, Shari, Quart, and Marina!
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