Monday, July 2

BYGONES CAFE, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. UK


What a day!

I had to go into Wisbech today so I thought I'd make a day of it and take my sketchbooks along, it has some fantastic architecture. No sooner I had stepped out of the truck it tipped down with rain and I mean literally tipped down! I spent my whole day skipping from one shelter to another in hope it would soon stop but it didn't.
Soaked, I ventured into a favourite little cafe of mine in Wisbech called 'Bygones' and this is where my day began to brighten up, not because of the very few sketches I finally managed to make but because of the company.

I met Elva, a wonderfully warm, mature woman who asked if I minded her taking a seat beside me. We talked and talked as if we had been friends for ever and her appreciation of life was a welcome inspiration on such a day. Elva noticed I was sketching and, after taking a look through my moleskin, she confessed she 'made things'. Intrigued, I listened while she explained she made houses and buildings from her empty cigarette packets then she took me towards the back of the cafe to show me the replica of 'Bygones' she had crafted. It was fantastic!
Elva was sunshine on a gloomy day.
One of the things I have enjoyed most about my location sketching is the fact that it allows me time to just stop, sit, think, SEE, appreciate and share special moments with such interesting people I may never have found the time to meet otherwise.

10 comments:

Joan said...

What a wonderful story about your day. It wasn't what you expected from the start, but a wonderful surprise!

Jenny said...

Your day picked up nicely, and what an interesting skill your new friend Elva has.

Anonymous said...

Lovely story, I'm glad the day turned out so positively for you despite the rain.

Serena Lewis said...

A wonderful blog entry, Anita!

Anita Davies said...

Thanx Joan, yes, it turned out quite pleasant afterall!

Anita Davies said...

Elva's model was amazing Jenny, a lovely lady I hope to catch up with again sometime!

Anita Davies said...

Thanx Dave!

Anita Davies said...

Thankyou Serena!

Anonymous said...

What a great story and wonderful sketches from your day.

Anita Davies said...

Thanx Sherie!