Sketching

Equipment

Viewfinder, clipboard, record sheet with a grid on it, pencil, compass
Technique
• Observe the site and choose a viewpoint
• Identify the relevant features

• Using the compass note the direction you are facing

• Record the direction on the sketch with an arrow
•  Decide on portrait or landscape format
• Frame the scene with the viewfinder
  
• Or get a partner to hold the viewfinder up for you
• Give the partner instructions to move in or out until you have the view you want
• Identify the main lines such as the horizon, river bank etc.
• Draw these lines onto the grid
• Title and date the sketch
• Annotate the sketch