On Tuesday, 19 May, we are going to sketch outside the National Portrait Gallery on the triangle of public space just to the north of the Gallery. It is paved, has a few trees, a kiosk (selling coffee and cake), and views across the main road to various theatres. Also people walking and sitting, and shops. Some of us could also go down St Martin's Lane towards the statue of Edith Cavell and take the view of St Martin-in-the-Fields, or look down towards Leicester Square or Chinatown. Quite a lot of possibilities immediately around.
We will meet at 11 o'clock around the statue in the photo above, this is Henry Irvine. There are loos in the Gallery, but we probably will have lunch in one of the cafes nearby as the Gallery will only take in trolleys if they are put in the cloakroom for which they charge a fee. If it is rainy, we can draw in the NPG, but dry materials only, and no charcoal, pastels, or permanent markers are allowed. They have stools. Please have a look at the weather forecast to decide whether we will be inside or out, as this affects what kit you bring.
If the weather is good, and you are going to be outside, please bring your sketching stool. We think that the trees will give us shade.
The Cass Art shop is just up the road. The nearest tube station is Leicester Square, also v close, and it is also close to many bus routes.
Looking forward to seeing many of you then. Sue's mobile number for the day is: 07975 864142.
