Urban Sketcher's Tacloban: Play Pen

I first met Solo Galura, the pioneer of Urban Sketcher's Tacloban way back in May during the WAR (Waray Art Revolution). What first caught my eye were his face paints and then his flyers.

I asked him more about it and I even signed up for the Saturday sketching meet ups. He constantly texted on Saturdays, but as usual, I loved staying home more than going out and socializing.

Their group is now well organized that they had their first exhibit at Cafe Lucia yesterday, September 30. This will run until the end of October. If you have coffee talks sked this month, do it at Cafe Lucia instead and "See the world one drawing at a time".

Let me give you a brief about the Urban Sketcher's Manifesto which I cut out from Solo's flyer:
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

If you are interested to play with your pen, join their group for sketching on random Saturdays, you can contact Solo Galura at 09289971750. I know he won't mind me putting his number here since it was already written on the pamphlet for public consumption.

Check out their works! Credit goes to Mark Esperancilla of Cafe Lucia for all the photo's in this entry. Thank you!

Cafe Lucia Facade

Astrodome

Cafe Lucia entrance

Sto. Nino Shrine

Sto. Nino shrine facade

Pier Tres, Leyte Park

Abante Waray!