Crealdé in a Pandemic

On Sunday mornings I have been instructing an Urban Sketching Class at Crealdé School of Art (600 St. Andrews Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32792). Rather than teach in the enclosed classroom, I have been instructing outside. We have been lucky with decent breezes. I did this quick demo sketch to show students how to lay out a composition and then they wandered off to do sketches of their own.

I am fascinated by the outdoor portable sinks that have been installed outside with foot pedals to turn on and off the water. The water only shoots out as a powerful geyser, there is no middle ground. I would be very curious to see the little ones using then during summer camp.

We had discussed two point perspective and the use of lights and darks in a sketch. Periodically I would walk around and find the students to check on their progress while maintaining six feet of distance. I carry a six foot staff as a visual reminder to myself and the students. It would be nice if it was a rare wizards staff, but it is just a section of molding.

All my students have all been troopers about wearing masks, though I had to lend a mask to one student who forgot one at the first class. I wear a mask and face shield to further protect my students.