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the disturbed cat drawing was my fav <3

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I hope to draw him more often!

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Very interesting doodling and a lovely way to spend some time

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Do you find people come over to see what you're drawing? And if they do, do you mind?

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Honestly, it's the biggest reason I started being sneaky. I didn't want the attention. People are mostly kind enough to not disturb, but every time someone has stopped by it has been a lovely, wonderful interaction. And I feel silly for my need to continue being sneaky. But there it is, sigh.

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I'll certainly try out the Lamy Safari. Thanks for your quick reply and I look forward to seeing more of your drawings.

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I like the ease with which you approach your sketching it's like you disappear into your surroundings. I'm curious as what pen you use.

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That's exactly what I'm trying to do. And it's a Lamy Safari fountain pen!

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To exit the C-Zone this week, I've tip-toed out of just writing poetry, to actually reciting it: https://teawithdweez.substack.com/p/chasing-suchness-a-mornings-in-my

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Never get tired of your observational sketch-doodles! Such a personalised style. M

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Thank you Mark!

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My out of comfort zone practice these days is shooting photos with a real digital camera on the street and at events I attend. People notice when you have an honest to goodness camera slung over your shoulder so it can be hard to hide, but that’s what I want. I want to push myself to be out there.

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Interesting, Mike! Do you feel uncomfortable because it feels like "serious business"? Is it the gaze of the others?

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The gaze of others who know I am taking their photos. Typically, I prefer being a sneaky artist like you, so being visible to the people I photograph is challenging but also fun and exhilarating!

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I can imagine. Every time I take a gig where people will know I'm sketching - and there's one coming up in two weeks - I'm very self conscious.

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