Art Gallery, Madras Museum Complex

[Balaji]

I sketched this on location during the Chennai Urban Sketchers sketch meet at this venue three weeks ago. It is a pen and ink sketch, approximately 7″ x 8.5″, in a custom made sketchbook, using a Rorito Maxtron ink gel pen. I sketched the skeleton of the building and the location of the trees at the event and then developed the tones and foliage later at home.

When I left the venue I had not decided whether to complete the sketch by adding colour, or whether to stick to ink. Ultimately I decided to stick to pen and ink.

But I am now strongly inclined to attempt this in watercolour.

 

[Triduana]

I love this! Great detail and shading. I really like the top of the building and the figure sitting under the tree.

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Kay.

 

[joe1It]

Is Formidable

 

[Terri]

Wonderful! I really like it as it is, with all the details. Extremely well done. It would be interesting to see this in watercolor, as well - it would likely have a completely different feel in color. It's a great scene, very strong.

 

[CaliAnn]

Terrific sketch - I love it!

 

[laika]

A beautiful sketch, Blah! Yes, it would be nice to see a watercolor version!

 

[Jo Castillo]

You have a nice touch in ink. I like your hatching and trees. Applause. Looking forward to the watercolor version.

 

[ams]

This beautifully drawn. You have just the right amount of detail. It's a lovely composion that would also be nice in watercolor.

 

[Balaji]

Joe, Terri, CaliAnn, Lamar, Jo, and Anne...Thank you.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful sketch! Lots of detail. Can't wait to see it in watercolor.

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Ayin.