I really loved this newsletter about going to museums to draw. I’m planning on going to the Albright-Knox-Gundlach ,AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York. In 2016, the museum was given a $42.5 million donation by Jeffrey Gundlach, which increased the museum’s campaign to $125 million. A few months ago, it has finally was re-opened to the public after an expansion and renovations. I always loved that museum and spent a lot of time there during college. It is right across the street from Buffalo State College. There are a lot of events planned for this year that I hope to attend. I’ve been practicing drawing hands, so I’ll take your suggestion and use the sculptures as my models. I saw the video of the Degas ballerina on Instagram, too, it was very interesting.
Hi Samantha, thanks for the great newsletter and wonderful suggestion of taking a sketchbook along to a museum or art gallery. I take mine many places but for some reason have never thought of taking it along on one of those outings. Thanks too for introducing me to ‘The Sneaky Artist’. I live on a remote island about a days travel to Vancouver, but manage to make it to Vancouver every month or so. Hopefully, I may cross paths with him some day, maybe at the Vancouver Art Gallery!
I remember this live demo at The Met store! I went in person to watch and it was lovely. I remember you saying that you were nervous about talking and drawing at the same time, but the audience didn't care! It was just hypnotic to watch you draw live. I avoid drawing faces because I don't practice enough - good tip about doing it at museums.
High praise for the article. The actions and subsequent challenge you offered is the dawn of establishing ( better yet re-establishing) a connective tissue of viewer and art. The matter of being able to capture beauty through replication by hand drawing is something that will preserve curiosity, intellect and creativity.
I sketched at our museum a few times with classmates. I was so intimidated and insecure but later I really liked what I had done. I haven’t been back, maybe it’s time! Love your work.
Love this! My artistic abilities (if you can call them that) are limited to collage. It's not uncommon for me to bring a small amount of materials with me to a coffee shop on a saturday, to see what I can do with limited resources and a change of scenery. There's something cathartic about making art in public spaces. I wonder if the drafting priactice here could be adapted to collage. It's something I'll have to ponder upon.
This was a such a thought provoking post for me that I signed on as a paid subscriber. I like to draw anything and everything but for some reason never thought about a museum setting. It's just a great suggestion for dreary winter days. Thank you!
My mother was a wiz at faces. Me? LOL, I can draw a bug, bird, plant but people? LOL, they always end up looking unlike what is there. But practice makes for a learning process...great idea going to museums to do that. Learning from the Masters is a great idea. Thanks. As I plan my artist dates for 2024, this will be on my list.
I love this, I don't do as much as I should at Museums but I'm going to start! Thanks for mentioning our class.
This inspires me, Sam!
I really loved this newsletter about going to museums to draw. I’m planning on going to the Albright-Knox-Gundlach ,AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York. In 2016, the museum was given a $42.5 million donation by Jeffrey Gundlach, which increased the museum’s campaign to $125 million. A few months ago, it has finally was re-opened to the public after an expansion and renovations. I always loved that museum and spent a lot of time there during college. It is right across the street from Buffalo State College. There are a lot of events planned for this year that I hope to attend. I’ve been practicing drawing hands, so I’ll take your suggestion and use the sculptures as my models. I saw the video of the Degas ballerina on Instagram, too, it was very interesting.
Hi Samantha, thanks for the great newsletter and wonderful suggestion of taking a sketchbook along to a museum or art gallery. I take mine many places but for some reason have never thought of taking it along on one of those outings. Thanks too for introducing me to ‘The Sneaky Artist’. I live on a remote island about a days travel to Vancouver, but manage to make it to Vancouver every month or so. Hopefully, I may cross paths with him some day, maybe at the Vancouver Art Gallery!
Love this post. You’ve inspired me to get back in my sketchbook this winter. Do you add color on site or afterwards?
That Degas dancer spread ❤️💕 so in love. Lovely read and a good reminder to get to a museum in coming days.
I remember this live demo at The Met store! I went in person to watch and it was lovely. I remember you saying that you were nervous about talking and drawing at the same time, but the audience didn't care! It was just hypnotic to watch you draw live. I avoid drawing faces because I don't practice enough - good tip about doing it at museums.
High praise for the article. The actions and subsequent challenge you offered is the dawn of establishing ( better yet re-establishing) a connective tissue of viewer and art. The matter of being able to capture beauty through replication by hand drawing is something that will preserve curiosity, intellect and creativity.
Hi - I see that the year membership is on sale- I am monthly but wondering how I switch over to yearly?? Thanks
I sketched at our museum a few times with classmates. I was so intimidated and insecure but later I really liked what I had done. I haven’t been back, maybe it’s time! Love your work.
Love this! My artistic abilities (if you can call them that) are limited to collage. It's not uncommon for me to bring a small amount of materials with me to a coffee shop on a saturday, to see what I can do with limited resources and a change of scenery. There's something cathartic about making art in public spaces. I wonder if the drafting priactice here could be adapted to collage. It's something I'll have to ponder upon.
LOVE all these sketchbook pages so much, thanks for sharing and inspiring us so.
Merry creative December!
This was a such a thought provoking post for me that I signed on as a paid subscriber. I like to draw anything and everything but for some reason never thought about a museum setting. It's just a great suggestion for dreary winter days. Thank you!
My mother was a wiz at faces. Me? LOL, I can draw a bug, bird, plant but people? LOL, they always end up looking unlike what is there. But practice makes for a learning process...great idea going to museums to do that. Learning from the Masters is a great idea. Thanks. As I plan my artist dates for 2024, this will be on my list.
I love this idea and practice. Great way to also get children interested in the museum.
OK, sounds good!