11 sketchers came to Granary Square, the large open area in the centre of the vast redevelopment behind Kings Cross and St Pancras railway stations. For some, it was a first visit, and for everybody it was wonderful to see the area more or less finished and largely free of construction operations. It appears that everything which could be preserved has been kept, which includes various huge iron gasholders as well as a number of Victorian warehouses associated with the canal and the need for huge quantities of coal to keep steam engines running. Consequently, there was quite a selection of architectural features to incorporate into our artwork, including the Regent's Canal and associated locks. Our artists ranged widely, and have sketched quite a few of these features, and also bits of the new architecture. Two even caught what is left of the view of the iconic railway stations, now sandwiched between the many vast apartment and office blocks to the south of the canal. And some drew the many people who were out and about enjoying the spring day.
Granary Square is clearly a place of artistic opportunity, and we are sure that we will go back before long.
Image below by Daniel Lloyd-Morgan
Image below by Priscilla Worley
Image below by Feroze Antia
Image below by Janet Payne
Two images below by Christian Cook
Image below by Maggie Pettigrew
Image below by Feroze Antia
Image below by Tricia Sharpe
Two images below by Lindsay Topping
Image below by Sue Lees
Image below by Diane Umemoto
Image below by Daniel Lloyd-Morgan
Four images below by Lindsay Topping
Image below by Pam Rigdon
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Image below by Sue Lees
Image below by Feroze Antia
And finally, a flower by Avis Dennis who was unable to get to Granary Square.
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