Sketching in Hitchin again today.

One day's worth of sketching in Hitchin, one sketch pad filled.

I am now setting myself up as a Wedding Sketch Artist. These sketches were drawn at the evening reception of a wedding at The White Pheasant, Orleton Court Farm, Worcestershire a couple of weeks ago. It was an unexpected request to be asked to draw there, but I was very pleased with the results and gained another potential booking the same evening for next year. I am now putting together a plan of action to take this forward as a business.

Hop Picking at Orleton Court Farm, Worcestershire. I should have planned my visit rather than turn up and hope they would be picking on a particular day. Fortunately they were, but only for two and half hours or so which put me under a bit of pressure! The iPad allowed me to work very quickly and even I was surprised at managing to complete the above sketches in the given time. They were picking a variety called Fuggles, some of which would go to produce their own craft beer.

Komatsu excavator parked up and getting a little overgrown at Orleton Court Farm. Plants: Himalayan balsam, ragwort, docks, willowherb, chamomile, woody nightshade and a few others….

A wonderful place in the Teme Valley, Worcestershire, to enjoy an outstanding pizza, down a pint of beer brewed on the farm and sketch!