Occupy London

On Wednesday morning, went to Victoria Park to draw with Susan. I thought the "Occupy London" was larger than it really was.  All tents are in north west corner of park. Not quite sure what they are trying to accomplish or what they will accomplish, but was interesting to draw... so much architecture lately, need a change. Hopefully some more warm weather next week.

Friday Night Golf

Played nine holes of golf on friday night. I started double bogey, bogey, then I did this quick sketch on hole number three. A change of pace, getting my mind focused on being there "at the golf course" ... not thinking about work, what I should be doing at home, etc. made all the difference to my game. I then made par on the next 5 holes, then a bogey and ended with a par, for a 39. Very happy with that nine holes.

Fountian at the Forks

I walk my dogs and jog in the downtown area by the Thames River. I like the new Blackburn Memorial Fountian at the fork of the Thames River. The fountain was a gift to the citizens of London from the Blackburn estate, given by the late Marjorie Blackburn in memory of her husband Walter J. Blackburn. Design of the Fountain began in 2005 and spanned two years, with the construction completed in 2008. It is modelled after a jet d’Eau in Geneva, Switzerland, with one large jet propelling water 30 metres, as well as six smaller jets. The result is an impressive addition to London's landscape, which enhances our community’s park system and downtown atmosphere.

This is just a small ink and graphite sketch of the downtown looking east with the fountain in foreground.