Beacon Hill

 It's been a few years since we were last here as a group. The area has changed a lot...many more apartment buildings and more interesting restaurants and cafes. 

It was a delightfully relaxed time sketching in the neighborhood of Beacon Hill station. I was happy chatting with newly met sketchers! The overnight storm had completely vanished and we had a beautiful sunny day.

First I did a sketch on Plaza Roberto Maestas. He was the co-founder and Executive Director of El Centro de la Raza, a center for Seattle’s Latino Community, and involved in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the city. El Centro de la Raza building is right behind me.

Then with lunch at Perihelion Brewery. I sketched the fading sunflowers on the sidewalk next to my outdoor table while I ate some deliciously spiced fries (parm & garlic). Then had a good talk with a sketcher newly moved to this area. I later learned the meaning of Perihelion: when there is the shortest distance between Earth and the sun.

That's some soda...I can't "DUI" (draw under the influence)!