Patrick's Sketchbook Diary 37 ... I am a portrait Ninja.

The best time to draw someone is when they don't know it's happening. This is because:

a) It tests your speed skills.

b) They won't get bored and ask to see how it's going etc.

c) It makes you feel like a right proper spy.

Much of my observational work is done whilst on the train. Quite fitting really.

I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. I train. Eye train. STRAIN.