After a long chatty lunch at the Tate Modern, off to Southwark Cathedral where we met Heather, another SCBWI illustrator. I didn't quite finish a very ambitious sketch of the the Millennium Bridge, which has an amazing visual rhythmic quality to it's structure. If I did sci-fy illustration, the bridge and city behind it could make a wonderful surrealistic view. The illustration above was drawn inside Southwark Cathedral. I'm not sure at all what this brass sculptural form was used for but must be of medieval origin, reminding me of the wonderfully carved expressive Inuit masks. He felt very 'Solstice' to me.
Then, off to the Barbican Centre for tea and cake before attempting to draw the area around the Barbican Food Court. Gale like winds made sketching challenging. Finally, going inside we managed an hour at the 'Watch Me Move: the Animation Show', 150 years on the history of animation. I'm going to have to go back as we barely made it through one floor. This is definitely an exhibit you need a full day to truly enjoy. Thankfully, this exhibit is on until the 11 September.
Very hungry, yes, even after a great lunch and cake, and tired, I made it home just before dusk at 10:09 pm. It has been a fantastic day. There were so many places along the route Bridget and I took that we just had to pass to vaguely stay on schedule. This longest day of the year has definitely been a day to remember. Thank you Toika for pulling this all together.
Anne-Marie
