Following arbitrary directions was a nice change from the usual “everyday busy” and always leaving the house with clear intent. Upon reflection, the primary takeaway is that my sketches focus on items that stood out immediately or over time. Of course what stands out is my exclusive interpretation and so I would not expect anyone else to arrive at the same conclusions. For example my last diagram of the Tesla car logo was the result of observing many brand new Model 3s during the course of sketching. At the other end of the spectrum was a bunny doll wrapped in a blanket and left in a tree. Fresh graffiti was a stark contrast to what was seemingly a seemingly quiet street.
While some of the public may have been curious about my actions, most didn’t give me a second thought. This was surprising considering I was sketching with an iPad and Apple Pencil. Only twice was I stopped – presumably by individuals who noticed my constant glaring up and down. But otherwise carrying electronic equipment apparently didn’t seem out of place to anyone. Good to know!
– By Q aka Alex Duong