We met again at Union Station. At one time, this was a train station but now it is the headquarters for Sound Transit.
Union Station was constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the Union Pacific Railroad and the Milwaukee Road. It was originally named Oregon and Washington Station, after a subsidiary line of the Union Pacific. It was built in the Beaux-Arts Architectural style. From Wiki: After nearly 30 years of sitting idle, the station finally experienced an expansive renovation supported by Nitze-Stagen with financial backing from Paul Allen. The Union Station renovation was the winner of the 2000 National Historic Preservation Award.
By the time for the throw down, a goodly number of sketchers had gathered.
Thanks to Sean for the group photo.
On my way in, the train wasn't too crowded so I could sketch. Two sketches on the light rail train ride into Seattle.
Field Notes Signature Sketchbook
A sketcher reported that there were more sketchers over at King Street station next door. There seemed to be some confusion about at which station to meet. So I went over and found a couple there. I also decided to get another sketch for the USk Flickr group's weekly theme, which is "vending machines". This is an AmTrak ticket vending machine. It might also do for next week's theme of "trains and train stations"!
Strathmore Mixed Media 5x8
I had a little time left, so sketched this detail that is repeated all over the upper level. The "O W" initials refer to the station's original name, Oregon and Washington Station. We were curious about the meaning of "OW" so I looked it up after I got home.
Stillman & Birn Beta pocket sketchbook
My main sketch of this location was a small section of wall. It was the Beaux-Arts era lamps that attracted me to this view.
Strathmore Mixed Media 5x8
More photos here.
Union Station was constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the Union Pacific Railroad and the Milwaukee Road. It was originally named Oregon and Washington Station, after a subsidiary line of the Union Pacific. It was built in the Beaux-Arts Architectural style. From Wiki: After nearly 30 years of sitting idle, the station finally experienced an expansive renovation supported by Nitze-Stagen with financial backing from Paul Allen. The Union Station renovation was the winner of the 2000 National Historic Preservation Award.
By the time for the throw down, a goodly number of sketchers had gathered.
Thanks to Sean for the group photo.
On my way in, the train wasn't too crowded so I could sketch. Two sketches on the light rail train ride into Seattle.
Field Notes Signature Sketchbook
A sketcher reported that there were more sketchers over at King Street station next door. There seemed to be some confusion about at which station to meet. So I went over and found a couple there. I also decided to get another sketch for the USk Flickr group's weekly theme, which is "vending machines". This is an AmTrak ticket vending machine. It might also do for next week's theme of "trains and train stations"!
Strathmore Mixed Media 5x8
I had a little time left, so sketched this detail that is repeated all over the upper level. The "O W" initials refer to the station's original name, Oregon and Washington Station. We were curious about the meaning of "OW" so I looked it up after I got home.
Stillman & Birn Beta pocket sketchbook
My main sketch of this location was a small section of wall. It was the Beaux-Arts era lamps that attracted me to this view.
Strathmore Mixed Media 5x8
More photos here.
I really like your people, Kate.
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