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Illustrators Do It Outside

WilWongArt

I’ve always admired folks who take their pads, pencils, brushes and paint outdoors and document the world around them. I keep meaning to do this, but I love the comfort of my studio too much, and I’m very self-concsious when it comes to strangers watching me try and sketch from real life (one of the benefits of drawing goofy cartoons is that I don’t often hear comments like, “Hey! That doesn’t look like a midget pirate!”, ‘cuz like, just what is a midget pirate supposed to look like?)

Lately I’ve been enjoying the outdoor illustration work of artist Wilfred Wong, who bravely takes his drawing utensils out into the city of Toronto, and creates beautiful scenes from all over the city – the St. Lawrence Market, Baldwin Street, Old City Hall, Harbourfront, the Dufferin Mall, and well, basically any place that strikes his fancy.

  • http://www.michaelhepher.com/ michael hepher

    I have to agree that there is some little bit of bravery about going and sitting somewhere and trying to capture something real and in front of you. I was inspired by Dan Price of the Moonlight Chronicles to just go out and not worry about accuracy, rather worry about feel and capturing the essence. Admirable work Wilfred.

  • http://www.michaelhepher.com michael hepher

    I have to agree that there is some little bit of bravery about going and sitting somewhere and trying to capture something real and in front of you. I was inspired by Dan Price of the Moonlight Chronicles to just go out and not worry about accuracy, rather worry about feel and capturing the essence. Admirable work Wilfred.