The markets in London are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. The wide variety of foods, dizzying pace of the crowds, and constant bombardment of new sights and smells is foreign, but definitely not unwelcomed. I believe I mentioned this in my first blog post, but I am amazed at the variety of culture that can be found in London. Obviously I was aware that other cultures existed before coming here, but there’s something about being in it, about seeing different foods and clothes, hearing different languages and dialects, etc. that expands the mind. Or at least, it expanded MY mind. I’ve never craved to understand different perspectives more. Does that make sense? Like, seeing all of the different people with different backgrounds made me more aware, almost. I’ve never been more inspired to read about different religions and cultures. That could also be the psychology student part of me. I want to understand people, I suppose.
Okay, art!!
I did a quick painting of a stuffed animal that Hadley bought, and I won’t lie, I kinda dig the texture I gave him. I think I did an alright job of making him actually appear to be round as well. He’s not perfect, but he is whimsical, and sometimes that’s all you can ask for with art.
While at the Tate Modern museum, I also sat down in the Tate Draw room to draw for fun. I attempted to sketch a fox, but gave up almost immediately. I got some of the face done before deciding I no longer wanted to sit in there, so I left him behind with a rough sketch for a body. It was also weird drawing on those screens, because it wasn’t the most advanced pen and tablet ever. 4/10 drawing experience. Anyway here’s the fox (please don’t look too closely at him).
That’s all. Peace!
Theatre in London U of A 