November meet up at Southend Pier to sketch the poppy tribute.

 On a very cold and blustery Sunday in November @southendpleinair painters went to the end of the pier to sketch the incredible display of over 100,000 poppies that were displayed the length of the pier.  The poppies were donated by people from all over the world, including 80 that I knitted and donated through PICCPals, the charity I am working with.  I found a relatively sheltered spot but there are large gaps between the wooden planks and the wind was coming up through them,  to the point I could not feel my feet.  We all landed up leaving earlier than usual as it was just so very cold. 

I started this sketch and realised that everything was out of proportion.

a couple of our group of sketchers, also huddled into the corner where I had set up.

Masses of people visiting, all well wrapped up!