It can often be a dilemma deciding whether to risk going a cafe, buying a cup of coffee and a cake for a substantial number of pennies; finding a comfy seat and then deciding what to draw. I almost regretted my decision to settle in a cafe in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, today until these two people came and down next to me handing me a wonderful opportunity. I thought it worked well and I did show it to them as they left.

A playful little drawing.

Several pictures after a day drawing in and around Hitchin:

Wild Arum berries found on a walk in some woodland. Ground very dry, dog’s mercury and nettles wilted even in shaded areas. Small pools of water under willow trees covered with hard, dry mud. Stems of cow parsley looking like intricate wire frameworks. Brittle leaves and twigs crunch loudly underfoot. Dappled sunlight. Field of creamy- gold barley awaiting harvest in backgound.

Thought I would try a different way to sketch people today rather than my usual line drawing style. These were people queuing in Cafe Nero in Hitchin today.