World-wide Sketchcrawl on January 22, 2011

World-wide Sketchcrawl Day 1-3:30 PM

Stanford University Campus 

Stanford CA

Free Parking on Saturday in front of Cantor Center for Visual Arts

located at Lomita Dr. at Museum Way

Convene at: 

Cantor Center for Visual Arts in the front lobby (if raining), or front steps. Only PENCIL sketching allowed within the Cantor Center. Cafe and restrooms located within the Center.

What you will find:

• Hoover Tower Observation Platform: 285 foot high with panoramic views
• Cantor Center for Visual Arts Museum and Andy Goldworthy land sculpture across from the museum
• Rodin Sculpture Garden to the side of the Cantor Center Museum (world-renowned collection)
• Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery (off Palm Drive at 419 Lasuen Mall)
• Memorial Church
• New and old architecture
• Gardens 
• Sculptures scattered throughout campus (get map at the Cantor Center)
• Frank Lloyd Wright House (have to drive to this site and walk a bit, but worth it if you are a fan of his architectural works)
• Stanford Family Mausoleum

Note: For those unfamiliar with the campus it is very large. Plan to sketch within walking distance, or study the maps if you want to drive and explore more.

Visitor info: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/plan/maps.html

Downloadable map: http://transportation.stanford.edu/pdf/visitor-map.pdf 

Save the dates:
Sketchcrawl on February, 19, 2011 1-3:30 PM. Sunnyvale's downtown area
Sketchcrawl on March 12, 2011 1-3:30 PM Saratoga's historic downtown area
Watch for details.

Sketchcrawl 12/18/10 Results

Four sketchers decided to chase off the rainy day blues and sketch in downtown Mountain View. Unfortunately several regulars had to cancel. After meeting at Red Rock Coffee two of us headed for other venues. East-West Books has a nice meditation nook that features a natural rock fountain and a wall of candles (unlit). It was a peaceful place to sketch and avoid the holiday bustle.  Wang captured a bit of the outdoor color.

Rizzuto: Meditation Nook at East-West Books

Lu: Men at Table, Red Rock Coffee

Wang: Decorated light pole and restaurant guardian

Sketchcrawl Dates December 2010

December 18, 2010 1-3 PM 

Convene at: 

Red Rock Coffee (street level)

201 Castro St.

Mountain View CA 94041

Train and Light Rail station within two blocks.  

Lots to draw:

Storefronts, cafes, Performance Art Center and unique shops. 

Sketchcrawl Results 11/20/2010

Four intrepid sketchers braved the chilly and rain-soaked day to draw around 'Old Town Palo Alto'. Fortunately the rain stopped for about 2 hours and we were able to walk to views that inspired us. But the sky was filled with clouds. Here's the first of the sketches, which features the sculpture, Sunflowers. It functions as a seating area in front of Sun Market on California St. No one was taking advantage of the tables on this wet day. Nina Koepcke joined us in spirit as she sketched while serving as gallery attendant.

Rizzuto: 'Sunflowers' Sidewalk Sculpture

Kamkar:  Patron at Printer's Inc (top) & T. Robinson sculpture at Gallery House

 Wang: Tandoori Oven lunch

Wang: 'Old Town' Palo Alto View

Uszynski: Wet bird at the Nut House 

Koepcke: Views at the Main Gallery, Redwood City

Sketchcrawl Nov. 20, 2010

Our next Sketchcrawl will take place in “Old Town’ Palo Alto. We will meet 

November 20, 2010  at 1 PM 

Printer’s Inc Café

320 South California Ave

Palo Alto CA 94306

Then we will disperse to find our own little gems that attract our pens. There are older buildings, cafés, a mural at Sun Market, public art and lots of street activity. There is also a gallery at Printer’s Inc--it used to be an independent bookstore in the not too recent past, hence the name.

I’m planning to publicize the group more in the next few weeks and hopefully we will have a few more sketchers joining us.

New Sketching Dates

Hi Sketchers!
We will be meeting on the following dates to sketch. Watch for details.
Saturday, November 20, 2010  1-3:00 PM Old Town Palo Alto
Saturday, December 18, 2010  1-3:00 PM Mountain View


We will be sketching in the downtown areas of towns and cities of the South Bay during the next few months. This will allow us to retreat to sheltered spots, like cafes, to avoid inclement weather.

World Wide Sketchcrawl #29 Results

On October 16, 2010 four sketchers showed up at Foothill College to participate in our first world-wide Sketchcrawl event. It was a glorious autumn day. We captured some of the visitors to the event and also watched the grass grow. This campus is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains and it's hill top views invite relaxation. We also had a chance to visit the Exhibitor's Hall for the Book Arts Jam and the exhibition of book art by members of the Bay Area Book Artists.  

http://www.bayareabookartists.org/

Wang 

Wang

Rizzuto

Rizzuto

Koepcke

Koepcke

Tips for parking at Foothill college

I reconnoitered Foothill yesterday. In Parking Lot #2 the red dispensers only take quarters (8)-- YELLOW parking ticket dispensers will take dollar bills.

The Cafeteria is located on the top level of the Campus Center, as is the Book Arts Jam. I will be at outside the front entrance. I have a new black cap with 'sketchcrawl' in red embroidered on it--so you can't miss me. See you soon.