Whole Lot of Shakin' Goin' On

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Yesterday I went to a 1950s weekend at Crich Tramway Museum. It was great. I went there with all intentions of drawing those stunning big ol’ 50s cars (cars, and vehicles in general, have always been one of those subjects that scares me so I’ve decided to tackle them just because they scare me). However, I came across the marquee where all the dancing was taking place and lost about three or four hours in there. What is this dance style called? Can anybody tell me?

If anyone had told me I’d be out in public drawing people dancing a year a go I’d have thought they were nuts. But once I’d sat down and got over my initial self consciousness I couldn’t stop. I came home with over 30 drawings. Most of which are little sketches, like the ones below, but also a few more ’finished’ pieces. A lot of them seemed to feature the couple above, Elaine and Paul, who not only looked really great but also danced for the entire afternoon.

And, AND, I did manage to draw some cars. In fact, unebeknownst to me at the time, I drew the car that belonged to the couple above. Who I really wasn’t stalking. Honestly!

Anyway, those drawings of cars to come soon.
 

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