Do you think it is rude to sit in a public setting and draw.

[Unawarebrah]

By draw I mean you look around the setting and start drawing people. (Usually people that are sitting are standing for a long period of time)

The reason I asked this, is because I want to improve my drawing skills. I wonder if this would be rude in your eyes.

I would feel it would be really awkward to ask people anyways.


What would you personally do if you found out that someone was drawing you sitting around 20 feet away from you?

[Beena the Mystery]

It really depends on the community you're in. Some places appreciate the arts more than others, so there's different attitudes.
I've never had an issue with it, I've always found people love it. But if you're sitting and drawing someone, and if it seems like they don't like it, or they come up to you and ask you to stop don't stop it.
I'm an art student so I'm used to people randomly drawing me, if I notice it I try not to move so they can get their drawing in.

[Sam-DeanWinchester]

Drawing in public isn't rude but drawing a person without there knowledge can be. Some people may not like to be drawn.

[bye losers]

as an artist i don't find it rude but you could always draw things that usually wouldnt mind--trees, scenery, buildings, young kids, etc etc.

[Young Master Aibiki]

bye losers

as an artist i don't find it rude but you could always draw things that usually wouldnt mind--trees, scenery, buildings, young kids, etc etc.

Ehh, the parents of those kids might mind if they saw. >>

On the one side, there's the whole "no expectation of privacy" thing for being in public, on the other I don't like being watched so people drawing me would definitely be annoying/unnerving/uncomfortable to say the least.

[Becca Jerome]

For people always ask first. I drew a picture of a woman in a coffee shop and when she noticed she got mad. I had to erase her face. Some people dig on it and sometime want to pay for the drawing. The zoo is my favorite. Animals don't seem to mind it. Nature is always fun for drawing, like at a camp ground.

[Unawarebrah]

Becca Jerome

For people always ask first. I drew a picture of a woman in a coffee shop and when she noticed she got mad. I had to erase her face. Some people dig on it and sometime want to pay for the drawing. The zoo is my favorite. Animals don't seem to mind it. Nature is always fun for drawing, like at a camp ground.

How did she find out?

[AaeruKanojo]

It's polite to ask if you can draw them, but if you are too shy, chances are they wont even know you are drawing them anyways unless you catch each others eye, then they might ask to see it. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just practice. wink

[Kaiser-chan]

James Gurney has some really good thoughts about this on his blog.

Personally, I tend to ask people or hide that I'm doing it, but I've got a lot of social anxiety issues that would prevent me from politely explaining it after the fact with any success. Do what you feel comfortable doing, imo.

[God-the-almighty]

Young Master Aibiki

bye losers

as an artist i don't find it rude but you could always draw things that usually wouldnt mind--trees, scenery, buildings, young kids, etc etc.

Ehh, the parents of those kids might mind if they saw. >>

On the one side, there's the whole "no expectation of privacy" thing for being in public, on the other I don't like being watched so people drawing me would definitely be annoying/unnerving/uncomfortable to say the least.

My sister is a photographer, she always has release forms with her for stuff like that.

[Becca Jerome]

Unawarebrah

Becca Jerome

For people always ask first. I drew a picture of a woman in a coffee shop and when she noticed she got mad. I had to erase her face. Some people dig on it and sometime want to pay for the drawing. The zoo is my favorite. Animals don't seem to mind it. Nature is always fun for drawing, like at a camp ground.

How did she find out?

She got up to throw something away and noticed it. Very startled by the reaction. It was one of my best.

[Itchy the Hatter]

No, just try not to spill your spaghetti when someone inevitably asks to see your drawings.

[BBreeze]

As long as you don't intend to be rude, I think it's just fine wink

[Antlers]

You can also get around drawing people in public by only drawing gestures of them - don't add any identifying facial characteristics. smile

[Beta Celeste]

I find it uncomforting and rude, but drawing things around you except people is not wrong.