Back Alley study in Colour Pencils

This is a continuation of my studies of the back alley I visited few weeks ago. I want to create different ways of expressing what I see on-location. For this sketch, it goes beyond using colour pencils. I wanted to explore lines, edges and contours with textures from repetition of lines. In the background you may hear traffic noise, shouting from workers cutting down trees and the podcast story from Meditative stories.
Sketching is ultimately finding solace in the midst of the ordinary noises and not running away from it.

[@sd8544]

Very nice demonstration @paulwangsg ! Sketching is also accepting our surrounding as is and being part of it by connecting with it. It brings us to the Present instantly.

[@maryc2938]

I hope everybody has got a mother like that -- she sounds wonderful. Loving your art Paul -- so good.

[@cgomezreed]

Every time i see your work & read your reflections about sketching, drawing, painting or even the way you see the art (and maybe therefore life), I really enjoy it and found it very honest and inspiring. Thanks a lot!!!

[@lauralu4175]

Oh wow the colors are beautiful! Love the drawing. The story also was beautiful. Thank you 🥰🙏🏽💐

[@gents6379]

I really enjoyed this, Paul! Very peaceful and calming..

[@julienorsini1982]

Wow. Each Paul's video is a surprise. Beautiful techniques... Seem to be years of trying and experimentations.... Congrats.

[@lindasherman8036]

Thank you - Inspiration

[@miklosnemeth8566]

This was fantastic demo of way using watercolor pencils. I guess you had jar of water in front of you, and occasionally you dipped the tip of the pencils into water, and that gave that interesting randomness to your drawing I love it.

[@sharonsmith1398]

I loved this!!! Where can I find this story? Always love your art!

[@derekpercy7787]

Beautiful - what is the name of the audiobook you have in the background - Can you remember ? Drawings are so light and cheery - beautifully done

[@juliaalvarez1168]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@robertgodwin1601]

Your work is unique, vibrant and so inspiring - I loved this Back Alley study with the soundtrack but can you tell me what it is so that I can hear the end?

[@DennisOnshaw]

Kowtow....thank you

[@gooneybird808]

if you are eating you are alive