Sketch of a group of diverse people sleeping on a bench or platform in a train or bus, with some resting their heads on each other.

‘Watching from the edge of the theatre, I observe the crowd perform as a whole. While the audience may change, each night connections are forged in the shared emotion and experience.’

For Falmouth University’s annual publication ‘The Edge’ I chose to illustrate a scene from my perspective. Working in a theatre I spend a large amount of time watching people from the side of the stalls, observing them all while remaining unperceived in the darkness. Here I love watching the sense of unity created through the performing arts, the variety of audiences, and the interactions between strangers, friends, and family - all of which I aimed to capture alongside a sense of lighting and setting within this illustration.

The Edge

An abstract detailed pencil sketch of a face with textured shading and scribbles, featuring prominent eyes and nose.
A detailed pencil sketch of a group of people sitting on a hillside or outdoor setting, with some individuals observing something in the distance. The drawing captures expressions and features with fine cross-hatching shading.
Sketch of several people sitting together, with a focus on their faces. The drawing has a cross-hatch style with some areas filled with light shading, capturing a candid moment or gathering.