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Cathedral stairs. I am Loving my new 0.7 2B pencil. Great for tonal studies. Love the detail and movement of the staircase. #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #TWSBI #travel www.charlesleon.uk/books

Urban Sketchers

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Paved Court, Richmond. The #TedLasso apartment entrance. The number was changed in filming to 9 1/2 (perhaps a reference to the Hogwarts platform, 9 3/4). Paved court is one of several charming passageways in Richmond near the Green. Richmond Sketch Journal is now in the final stages of writing. #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #london #architecture #building #design #tombow #richmond #watercolour

Artworks

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The City of London Dragon. Although this looks like a griffin, it is a dragon. It marks the boundary of the city of London. Designed by J. B. Bunning, and made by Dewer in 1849. The dragons match two seven foot dragons mounted on the entrance to the Coal Exchange (demolished 1962-63)


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The Richmond Sketch Journal - Kew Sketch Journal - Barnes, Mortlake and Sheen Sketch Journal
The City of London Dragon. Although this looks like a griffin, it is a dragon. It marks the boundary of the city of London. Designed by J. B. Bunning, and made by Dewer in 1849. The dragons match two seven foot dragons mounted on the entrance to the Coal Exchange (demolished 1962-63) #bridgesofthames #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #thamespath #London
The view from the Cutty Sark across the river to Canary wharf. I went to visit the Cutty Sark and to see the Greenwich foot tunnel, but couldn't resist this view. More on Greenwich in the next few days.

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#architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #thamespath #canarywharf
Canary Wharf
The view from the Cutty Sark across the river to Canary wharf. I went to visit the Cutty Sark and to see the Greenwich foot tunnel, but couldn't resist this view. More on Greenwich in the next few days. #bridgesofthames #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #thamespath #canarywharf
Victoria embankment and Albert Embankement. These iconic lamp standards were designed by  George John Vulliamy (who also designed the pedestal for Cleopatras needle) in the 1860's. Originally made to take electric light, they were so innefficient that they were converted to gas in 1884 and converted back to electricity in 1900. 

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Dolphin Lamps, London
Victoria embankment and Albert Embankement. These iconic lamp standards were designed by George John Vulliamy (who also designed the pedestal for Cleopatras needle) in the 1860's. Originally made to take electric light, they were so innefficient that they were converted to gas in 1884 and converted back to electricity in 1900. #bridgesofthames #dailysketch #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #building #design #thamesriver #travel #thamespath
Designed by Joseph Cubit and opened by Queen Victoria in 1869. Stone carvings of waterbirds by John Birnie Philip. 
Underneath this bridge in 1982, Roberto Calvi, an Italian Banker, was found hanging with bricks tied to him. probably a Mafia contract.

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#architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting #thamespath #blackfriars Queen, Architecture, Victoria, Leon, Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge
Designed by Joseph Cubit and opened by Queen Victoria in 1869. Stone carvings of waterbirds by John Birnie Philip. Underneath this bridge in 1982, Roberto Calvi, an Italian Banker, was found hanging with bricks tied to him. probably a Mafia contract. #bridgesofthames #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #journaling #architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting #thamespath #blackfriars
Crest of the London, Chatham and Dover railway on Blackfriars Bridge.  A friend he pointed out that the bridge has a depiction of freshwater fish on the upstream side and a sea fish on the downstream. This is where the sea water meets the fresh water during the tidal surges. 

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Blackfriars Bridge - Crest
Crest of the London, Chatham and Dover railway on Blackfriars Bridge. A friend he pointed out that the bridge has a depiction of freshwater fish on the upstream side and a sea fish on the downstream. This is where the sea water meets the fresh water during the tidal surges. #bridgesofthames #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #journaling #architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #watercolour #watercolourpainting #thamespath #blackfriars
Built on the site of a dominican Friary, this grade II listed building has been on this site since 1875. Redesigned by Herbert Fuller-Clark in around 1905. The interiors are well worth the visit and were decorated by artist Henry Poole and sculptor Frederick Callcott in an Arts and Crafts style. Mosaics, sculptures and a fabulous sense of fun. It was aved from demoltion in the 1960's by sir John Betjeman. Sketches, Urban, Art, Draw, Style, Drawings, Artist, Urban Sketching
The Blackfriars Pub
Built on the site of a dominican Friary, this grade II listed building has been on this site since 1875. Redesigned by Herbert Fuller-Clark in around 1905. The interiors are well worth the visit and were decorated by artist Henry Poole and sculptor Frederick Callcott in an Arts and Crafts style. Mosaics, sculptures and a fabulous sense of fun. It was aved from demoltion in the 1960's by sir John Betjeman.
Kingston Railway Bridge. 
So, the new project is:- "All the Bridges of the Thames" from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier. 

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#architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting #thamespath Railway Bridges, Architecture Building, Building
Kingston Railway Bridge
Kingston Railway Bridge. So, the new project is:- "All the Bridges of the Thames" from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier. #bridgesofthames #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #thamesriver #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting #thamespath
Shortlisted!!! I'm very pleased to let you know that The Richmond Sketch Journal has been shortlisted for the Selfie Award at the London Book Fair. Very excited to be considered for this prestigious award for self-published books.

The new project is well underway and I'll start posting about that soon. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported (and sometimes purchased) the book. Selfie, Kew
Shortlisted for Selfie Award
Shortlisted!!! I'm very pleased to let you know that The Richmond Sketch Journal has been shortlisted for the Selfie Award at the London Book Fair. Very excited to be considered for this prestigious award for self-published books. The new project is well underway and I'll start posting about that soon. Thank you to everyone who has supported (and sometimes purchased) the book.
purchase online. For those of you who are reasonably local, I'll deliver before Christmas (assuming you order before Friday) Perhaps better, pop in to my stand at the Duck Pond Market, Heron Square, Richmond on Saturday. Whatever you decide, have a great Christmas. Kind regards, Charles #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book #watercolour
The Richmond Sketch Journal
purchase online. For those of you who are reasonably local, I'll deliver before Christmas (assuming you order before Friday) Perhaps better, pop in to my stand at the Duck Pond Market, Heron Square, Richmond on Saturday. Whatever you decide, have a great Christmas. Kind regards, Charles #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book #watercolour
Ely Cathedral.
Ely Cathedral - Pen, ink and watercolour sketch. There is just about enough time to order your copy of the The Richmond Sketch Journal online, ready for Christmas. Or pop in to my stand at the Duck Pond Market, Richmond on Saturday. have a great Christmas. #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting
Loire Valley, Chateau
Loire Valley Chateau. Pen, ink and Watercolour sketch (based on a photo, sketched whilst watching TV). Order The (gorgeous) Richmond Sketch Journal online, ready for Christmas. #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting
Liverpool Cathedral.
Liverpool Cathedral. We visited the Cathedral whilst staying with friends near Corby Beach. The building is strange mix of styles, but succeeds in scale and atmosphere. Order your copy of The Richmond Sketch Journal online, ready for Christmas. #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book #watercolour #watercolourpainting
Market people. Every Saturday I'm at Heron Square Market in Richmond with my books. Whenever I have a moment (there are quite a few), I try to sketch some of the poeple. The challenge is that people move, so you have to sketch fast. It's fun though. You can order your copy of The Richmond Sketch Journal online, ready for Christmas. #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #richmond #book People, Sketching
Heron Square Market, Richmond
Market people. Every Saturday I'm at Heron Square Market in Richmond with my books. Whenever I have a moment (there are quite a few), I try to sketch some of the poeple. The challenge is that people move, so you have to sketch fast. It's fun though. You can order your copy of The Richmond Sketch Journal online, ready for Christmas. #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #journaling #richmond #book
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Akko Gate sketch
Millenium Bridge, London
Millenium Bridge. viewed from the North Bank toward the Tate. The Richmond Sketch Journal is the perfect gift. Order your signed copy online in time for Christmas #therichmondsketchjournal #sketching #dailysketch #drawing #penandink #sketchjournal #urbansketchers #drawingoftheday #pensketch #watercolour #journaling #architecture #building #design #richmond #travel #book