Coffee shop customers.

Coffee shops are wonderful places for sketching people, as you know they are likely to be there for a while without moving too much. If they are engrossed with their phone (younger people), reading a newspaper (older generation) or simply sitting alone with their thoughts, so much the better, as they are less likely to notice you. The last thing you want is for them to be aware of being stared at. I went straight into a small pocket sketch book with a fibre tip pen and added colour later. It’s probably best not to spend too much time on each person, and don’t worry too much about any mistakes. Some work better than others, most are complete disasters, but whatever you do, don’t give up.

They are not meant to be portraits. I am sure no-one would recognize themselves, but if I can create a sense that there might be an interesting story behind some of these figures, then I am happy!