Urban Sketchers Orlando hosted a morning coffee and draw event. Since my mornings are the best time for me to get out of the studio and draw, I decided to head on over.
The meet up was at Fable Coffee and Pastries (11909 East Colonial Drive Orlando Florida.) This was right on the doorstep of the UCF School of Visual Arts Campus which I had been to several weeks before to sketch the Mid-Term reviews fr the graduate program. It is funny how unrelated events often pull me to the same areas of town.
A note by the entrance pointed out that the establishment was protected by a dragon. I of course searched for the dragon when inside. I ordered an iced coffee. Since I don’t know a Latte from a Mocha Chino, I ordered the American Iced Coffee Brew. There were about 3 or 4 Urban Sketchers lined up on a long brown leather couch. Across from them, no one was seated. Since I prefer to have people in my sketches, I sat across from them. I learned that one artist is experimenting with painterly iPad paintings and I certainly would be interested in learning more. But this sketch outing wasn’t for learning the inner working of another artists trade. We were all there to sketch.
I liked that the Wi-Fi password, along with the warning on the staff door, was “You shall not pass!” Listening in to artist conversations, I learned that this Coffee Shop is famous for its board game collection. There is a table up at the front of the coffee house that has a glass top and roll play gaming boards can be back lit on the surface. Some day I hope to sketch that gaming table in action.
While sketching I completely forgot about my drink. As my sketch was nearing completion I got a straw, lifted my mask while holding my breath, and took several long sips. The coffee surprised me, at first I though it must be a tea but then the coffee after taste kicked in and I felt the familiar humming bird buzz. I took another long sip, but didn’t feel the need to finish. I packed up and got ready to go. The Urban Sketchers were scheduled to be there another hour, but I needed to head out.
I shared my work early and there was a mini throw down as people snapped photos.
I heard that this place gets extra crowded in the evenings when UCF students crowd in for caffeine and games. It might be worth returning if there is some sort of gaming event. The Coffee Shop opens at 8am is usually open until 8pm. For any roll ply gamers out there, I am looking for an opportunity to sketch a game in action.