I went to Cardiff last night to see one of my favourite bands, Low, play at the Tramshed.
I’ve avoided standing gigs since my ME/CFS symptoms escalated over the last year. I can’t stand for long periods, but I was determined to see Low on this tour. It occurred to me that I could ask if it was possible to be seated – and so it was done (thank you very much Tramshed)! I was offered a sofa on the balcony with a great view. This meant an opportunity to draw. Drawing at gigs means drawing without being able to see the marks you are making, thus making it a good exercise in looking. I don’t draw all the way through, because I find it does distract a little from a band’s overall performance, and listening properly. Perhaps concentrating so much with one sense (sight), takes from another. Although, you do get a good sense of movement – bodily quirks and posture – which shows in the lines. And I love to draw moving hands.
The gig was amazing, as usual, and they played my favourite song, Murderer, so that well- and-truly iced the cake for me.
Paula Knight Illustrator-Writer 
love these drawings! i often write in the dark, just let my mind wander across the page… sometimes it’s completely illegible but sometimes I get a pleasant surprise. never sketched in the dark, but I must give it a try! these are ace! x
Thank you 🙂 Maybe I should also try writing in the dark. x
These are incredible. I love how you’ve combined art and music, it’s really beautiful. X
Thank you 🙂
Wow! I love the movement and character in these sketches – I would love to feature them on my site (we are all about getting sketching in Cardiff) 🙂
Hello – Thank you! Yes do use some images – as long as you credit me as the artist with a link to here.