Went into London sketching yesterday and had a super time; its been a while as it just hasn't been possible, for all sorts of reasons to get there working. Well, I managed to get there last week and getting going again, but it was hard work, however this week I was back in my flow. It was the kind of day which says, this is what it is about. 

Art is all about communication, and that means meeting people, listening to their views, expressing yours and enjoying others company. Met four groups of note yesterday, firstly two lovely ladies who were off to a female writers conference, meal, drink sort of thing, that was pleasant; then seven students from northern France while I was painting the above, they were good fun. Next on the way home, a homeless guy in Trafalgar Square, he was quiet, not much confidence, but an ok guy. Then last but not least, whilst near Charring Cross, a local friend from Woking, we strolled back together, chatting about all sorts of things, before stopping for a coffee on the South Bank, where I did another sketch.

So two images, four pleasant groups of people; that is what I call a good day and what street painting is all about.