Meet, Draw, Recharge - Portraits in the Park

Dear All! The first Sketch Circle meetup will be held for drawing portraits from life, taking turns modelling for one another, which, besides practicing portrait drawing skills, can be a fun way to engage and connect as well. Skill level: No experience is required. Whether you are drawing portraits for the first time or are a professional artist, you are all very welcome! The focus is simply on creativity, enjoying the process of drawing, and recharging in good company and a nice environment. Duration: 1–1.5 hours, with breaks. Location: Outdoors, under the shade of the trees in Városliget, on the field behind the 1956 Monument, for a little recharge in nature and to take advantage of the nice weather. Meeting point: in front of the 1956 Monument. Language: English and/or Hungarian. Set-up: We’ll work through a few different sets: 1–3 quick warm-up sketches to loosen up and get into the flow, followed by at least one longer, focused portrait with more time to explore details. Please bring: Your own tools and equipment (see tips below) A blanket/towel to sit on Your participation! Since we’ll be modelling for each other, please be ready to take a turn as the model too :) We’re counting on everyone to participate so we can keep the experience light and fun for the whole group. House rule: Be kind :) Joining: The event works best with at least 4 participants, so please RSVP — or cancel your RSVP — in advance, in line with your plans. There is a technical limit on this platform to accept 10 attendees only but in reality there is no limit. Come to practice, come to draw for joy, or simply come to spend an hour making something outdoors. Hoping to have you there! Tips for sketching outdoors - what you'll need if this is your first time: Paper — loose sheets or a sketchbook A hard wooden drawing board or hard-back sketchbook Graphite pencils of different softness — a set of HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B can come in handy If you plan to sketch with watercolours, a portable, refillable water-brush might be your friend, along with water-soluble/aquarelle pencils. They give you a lot of flexibility when time is short! Markers and fountain pens are also great choices for sketching Nothing is quite as quick as charcoal or pastel — but you might need a few tissues or a towel to clean your hands afterwards :)