I conduct my Crealde Urban Sketching classes outdoors during the pandemic. Much of the point of the class is to get students to sketch outside or an any venue they happen to be at. I always execute a quick sketch along with the students to show them the three steps of my process. I walk around and see how they are doing three times and share what stage my sketch is at so they can see how I pace myself.
It was cloudy when we all started to sketch but the sun came out as we worked. The one woman seated on the grass and drawing on a bench ended up in the direct sunshine. I advised she take cover and she came inside the back patio cover and lay down on the shelving to finished her sketch. Despite the change of location, she did an amazing job.
One student had a very fine eye for how to use watercolor in the areas of foliage. She was the student I respected the most both for her talent, and the fact that she wore a mask for every class. I also remain masked for the entire duration of the class, it is a small sacrifice to keep my students safe.
Crealde classes start up again after October 17, 2022. I personally always love to sketch zombies and anyone who puts in the effort to dress up for Halloween.