Sketch and Create. (Art + Bar & Eatery + Showcase your work in public :)

Hi, join us, as we go through our paces at the weekly sketch and draw, - Sketch and Create!

Drawing, digital art, sketching and photography are all part of the fun at this weekly event.

Please be aware that although the event is free to attend, there is a minimum drink + pastry/food purchase to meet as the venue has to cover its costs.

Sketch and Create is an artist lead event that brings together independent artists and creatives to spend a bit of time collaborating. You can bring existing painted works if you wish to display them after. (Please show photos to our team first so they can be displayed at a following event.)

• After creating your latest masterpiece, the event really gets going, as you can choose to grab a spoon and jump into the wild west of digital art, - the gold rush driven by crypto-based, "NFT exchanges" - such as "Opensea!"

The idea is that you can Showcase your work (in public,) at any rate, as the event is hosted in a bar & restaurant.

You then have the option to attach a QR code, - and attract buyers straight to your online profile! ......

..... Disclaimer - Not everyone gets rich! :P - Also don't worry, - the display is totally optional. If you just enjoy the art and don't want to display any work, that's very much ok. :)

(In fact, It's often people that have already uploaded content onto exchanges like Opensea who will display their work during the evening!)

** It can help to reserve a spot before you arrive. The event is free and is usually fine to turn up at, but you can also ensure a place by pre-ordering before you arrive, in case the event does get extra busy.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sketch-and-create-art-pub-showcase-your-work-in-public-tickets-555117440207

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During the art session, participants can work in pairs/groups or on a solo project.

The interesting quirk of the event, is the eventual display of participants art, in a City of London gallery & bar.

Don't worry if this seems intimidating however! You can enjoy and watch from the sides too.

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London has presently become the centre of NFT driven digital art with famous auction houses like Christie's and Sotherbys getting in on the action.

The market has been in a frenzy since the now famous "Beeple," sold his prize work "Everydays," for $69m! lol. - The market is going from strength to strength too, showing no sign of slowing down since 2020. 😅

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……. Fun or what? …… Honestly,- Art in the 21st century. Its a recipe for ........ being a rock star!? A budding entrepreneur? - Well we probably need to be taking some notes, - with many digital artists achieving just that, in a trending, and blockchain-driven growth market that looks set to be part of the future landscape in years to come

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General Group Format

// 6.30-7.30 //

• Everyone briefly introduces themselves and provides a brief outline of what they like to do/ produce art wise.

Don’t worry if you are new. There will be other newbie's and developing artists too.

• People are invited to work on a collaboration, or just do their own project.

(There is a colour drawing section, a digital art section (at tables, where people can bring their laptops,) and a sketching area (w/ tables & chairs.) Photographers are also invited and may choose to venture outside and calloborate for shots of the city and its vibrancy.)

• Interval. Everyone takes a break and uses the opportunity to have a wander and look at others works. We use the opportunity to provide positive feedback, + positive suggestions that pop up.
• Resume art session
• Brief Showcase of work

// 7.30pm-11.30pm //

• Casual Pub Hang Out (@ the art bar’s venue where the work has so far been produced.) Artists kick back, socialise and have a few drinks while their works are on display for the evening.