What we’re about
Draw Y'all is where sketchers of all skill levels meet and sketch at different locations throughout the Triangle. We draw people, buildings, portraits, figures, landscapes, botanicals, and anything we damn well please. The only thing you need to bring is your pencils, sketch pad, and a friend, if you like. If you feel like you can't draw...come try anyway! Our events are open to all people, all levels. We also post a lot of art events run by other places (such as the Nasher Museum) each month, so check out our calendar.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Durham Plein Air/USK at American Tobacco CampusParker and Otis, Durham, NC
Grab your travel-friendly painting supplies and/or sketchbook and join us for some art outdoors. All levels and types welcome!
Meet Parker & Otis at 5pm, or arrive whenever you're free. You can park in the American Tobacco Campus spots and in the garage. The address is "Bay 4", but you'll need to walk toward the garage to the walkway between the building and the parking garage to get to the courtyard with Parker & Otis and the view of the water tower.
At 7pm, meet together again at Parker & Otis for the "throw down" where we can admire each other's work.
Event will be canceled in case of severe weather, but mild weather may be fine as there is some protection from the rain in some spots. I will send an email update from Meetup if I do cancel, so RSVP here to get the updates (will only send to people who replied yes).
Tips
- Wear comfortable clothing for the weather.
- Bring water and snacks or buy from the local vendors to support them.
- If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket. We can sit at Parker & Otis as well. Ask for permission from other vendors.
- Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
- Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Stay hydrated.
- Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.
Want to see more area events like this? I made a website to aggregate figure drawing, plein air, and urban sketching meetups in the area: ncartmeets.com. Find us on Instagram and Bluesky too.
