Well it has been a good while since I sketched on the London streets; so with Liz going to a girlie thing the other day, off I trundled. The weather was on the hottish side, so walking and sitting in the shade with lots of water was the order of the day. Winding my way to Trafalgar Square and finding a shaded spot near the South African Embassy I seated myself on the pavement, leaning against a dolphin lamp post; very comfortable and out of the flow of pedestrians, so not in any bodies way. It was good fun, several people leaned over my shoulder to have a look, lots of friendly interchanges; very pleasant. 

The picture is of St Martin's in the Field from the South African Embassy side and it is the first street sketch produced by me for many months.

As an older person, I feel that there should be a compulsory coarse for the elderly; How to get up of the floor in the event of a fall. That I can manage, with absolutely no problem, so sitting on the ground is problem free and surprisingly rather comfortable.

This was followed by a couple of hours in the National Gallery. I loved Constable's painting "The Cornfield". 

I must get into London more often! Good fun.

My exhibition at St Columba's comes down on Friday, so last chance to see it.

Regards Duncan