The May bank holiday weekend had TWO sketching experiences for me!

On the Saturday I travelled to Ely for their Ely Eel celebrations where I was invited to sketch in the Kings School gardens. I drew the magnificent buildings behind an old brick wall. I also took photos of the wonderful old maple tree which was covered in the first fresh leaves. It meant I could see the shape of the bark which last time was impossible to see because of all the lush green leaves.

On Saturday I went to the Cambridge Urban Sketchers event on Jesus Green where I drew my favourite view of the river where 'Casper' the barge is moored. I especially love the buildings behind the river.

Both places were extremely cold and windy but us sketchers put up with all weathers - until they can't! In Ely I got so cold I went home on the train and my bike. On Jesus Green several of us retreated to the new pub next to the river where we had fresh mint tea. Delicious.