Chartre’s Library
September 1, 2010 § 12 Comments
I spend most of my time in this magnificent building, flicking through art books and reading comics. The architecture of this building is amazing it is like a mini castle, I just love it. So I decided to draw it.
The paper looks a bit stained but the original is fine
I am really happy with the finished drawing, some of the perspective is wonky but I think it gives the drawing character. Previously the building was used as a post office. The TPT on the front of the building stands for Telephone, Post and Telegramme.
On the group EDM (Everyday Matters) there was a conversation about how people feel awkward when people watch them draw. I had never really drawn out in the open, so today I finally understood them feeling a bit uneasy. I had many people sitting next to me and commenting, which was fine they were all nice and pleasant. Just the most awkward was when someone was watching me from behind for literally about 5minutes until he finally said “C’est bien”. But I had many nice comments and I was happy to practice my bad French.
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A great sketch indeed ! C’est vraiment bien ! L’architecture un peu austère est très bien rendue !
Merci Beaucoup, c’etait un peu difficile mais je l’aime. Connaissez vous Chartres?
I love this sketch, it has got a magical feel about it.
Thank you, I think it is the building itself that has a magical feel. Like I said it looks a bit like a castle, and I have a thing for castles. I am always drawn to them. :)
What a fabulous library! Excellent work with all that detail!
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed doing this drawing.
What a place…I would probably just sit outside and stare at it for hours :)
I get to look at it everyday because I live 2minutes from it. It is my favourite building in the town.
You’re right, it is a beautiful building. =) Very well drawn!
Thank you for you kind words :o)
Hey Jessicca, I think you did an excellent job on drawing the library. Nice lines and shapes; there is a poetry here. You were able to capture enough detail. What I like is how shapes repeat themselves…very cool!
What a wonderful place to hang out, and an even better place to draw. You did a great job with this one – it’s magical indeed! nancy