Hey all!
I've recently taken over organizing and hosting the one and only Montreal Drink and Draw Social Club. Thus far, attendance is still tricky, but we're doing this weekly so people have a lot of chances to come by. I figured I'd post some of the spoils of my sketchbook and show people all the fun that they're missing.
It's sometimes amazing how cathartic it can be to draw something really silly and cartooney once in a while. It really reminds me of what it felt like to draw as a kid, when things didn't have to make sense, they just had to look good. I feel like this could be a valuable exercise for some, especially those who've endured the rigors of art school.
This is something that I kind of miss about art school and hate about real jobs, however; the lack of free doodle time. I still try and take an hour at least of every day to create something new, not counting the time to edit and post images likes these to give myself a web presence. Back in Illustration, we always had materials on hand to doodle with, and on top of that once we hit third year we got access to the much coveted drafting tables which, in order to keep pristine, we covered with sheets of kraft paper. As an art medium, I actually find kraft paper very useful. It's lack of durability can sometimes be a point in its favor, as it forces you to move on and not get too attached to any given piece. I'd begun drawings on my desk with the intention of being large and significant pieces, only to have someone draw a dog or a cock or something on it and scrap the entire endeavor, and I didn't care because it was all in good fun.
This is really the best thing about the D&D Social Club; not everyone draws, but everyone has something to contribute. It's being in the presence of creative individuals that keeps the event going, and keeps me posting a new one every single week.If anyone feels like joining in on the fun, we meet every Wednesday at Hurley's Irish Pub in downtown Montreal. Look for the loudest table in the place.
