Discover Brussels through drawing!
This summer, for a limited time, I’m offering urban sketching session inspired by the city's most interesting neighbourhoods and their artistic history. We'll explore at a gentle pace, stopping to sketch together, and share our drawings at the end. Along the way, I'll explain simple techniques to capture atmosphere, while telling stories about the artists who have been inspired by these places.
Come away with a few pages in your sketchbook, and a fresh perspective on Brussels. Having a drawing practice is not mandatory to participate, but you’ll have to come prepared with a sturdy sketchbook and the materials you are familiar with or want to explore - whether it’s just a pen, watercolour pencils or pastels.
A tribute to one of Brussels' most iconic neighbourhoods. From 14h30-16h, we'll sketch around the lively Place Eugène Flagey, taking inspiration from the pond, cafés, busy tram lines and elegant Art Deco surroundings. We'll also look at how Belgian artists like Brecht Evens have interpreted the famous Café Belga in watercolour. Meeting point in front of Café Belga.
Bring your own sketchbook and materials!
Maximum 8 participants.
€18 per person.
Email axelle.restonspetits@gmail.comto RSVP.
Explore one of Brussels' most colourful neighbourhoods, known for its antique wares and comic-book heritage. We'll walk past murals dedicated to Belgian comic artists and learn how observation and storytelling come together. From 10h30-12h, we'll sketch around the bustling and iconic flea market, taking inspiration from this vibrant square and its political struggles. We'll also reflect on Belgian comic book culture. Meeting point at Place Jeu de Balle.
Bring your own sketchbook and materials!
Maximum 8 participants.
€18 per person.
Email axelle.restonspetits@gmail.comto RSVP.
A live portrait experience…
Have you ever wanted a special portrait of yourself or a loved one? Come visit my studio in Brussels!
How does it work? We'll take a moment to talk about what you'd like the drawings to capture; whether it's the celebration of a relationship, reaching an important milestone, or a keepsake. Then you’ll sit for me for 3 sessions of 10-15 min, which will result in 3 different drawings in 3 different poses.
Why 3 drawings and poses? Unlike a traditional commissioned portrait, drawing from life is a wonderfully immediate process. I work in an iterative process allowing for each sketch to capture a different gesture, expression or moment, and to explore different compositions. More often than not, one drawing has a particular spark, but many people end up treasuring the entire series as a record of the shared experience.
At the end of the session, you’ll leave with the original signed artwork.
Individual portrait
€55
1h studio session
3 original ink portraits on quality paper
Signed and ready to take home
Couple portrait
€85
1h30 studio session
3 original ink portraits of both people on quality paper
Signed and ready to take home
Available by appointment in my Brussels studio. Please reach out to axelle.restonspetits@gmail.com to book.
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