My workshops restarted and I looked ahead to weddings and other live events happening, whilst also concentrating on new ventures including an illustrated children’s book set in St Andrews and some new Edinburgh gift card designs.
Here are my personal favourite sketches from the past 12 months. Remember to keep playing the WhereArtI quiz in the Edinburgh Evening News every Monday, and a huge thank you as ever, for your continued support.
Mark, Edinburgh Sketcher
. Snow in the City
In January we had a thick covering of snow in the capital and I walked through the city early one morning, sketching and photographing the stunning views. This one is of the view from the Scottish National Gallery along Princes Street. Photo: Edinburgh Sketcher
. Children's Hospital moves home
In March the Royal Hospital for Children’s and Young People opened in Little France meaning the old hospital by the Meadows closed its doors for the final time. I visited to sketch in the final days to find an inflatable octopus had taken residence. This sketch was made into 50 signed prints raising £500 for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, An amazing amount which I was so happy to be part of. Photo: Edinburgh Sketcher
9. Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition
As ‘My Wedding Sketcher’ business takes off, I took part in my first wedding exhibition this year, at Murrayfield. It was so nice to meet many couples who had delayed their big day but now had dates to plan for. Photo: Edinburgh Sketcher
10. Houses of Edinburgh
At this time of year I am busy with Christmas gifts, creating commissions of pets or favourite views, but more often of homes around the city. This one from earlier in the year shows a lovely building in the north of Edinburgh. Photo: Edinburgh Sketcher