Sketch Meets
Sketch Meet #5: Drawing the Morning at Galle Fish Market
On 3 October 2026, sketchers gathered at ART’O’SAN Gallery before heading to Galle Fish Market to draw boats, fishermen and morning trade.
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Stories from the Sketchbook
Field notes, watercolor techniques, architectural history, and memories captured one sketch at a time across Galle Fort.
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1 min read·October 15, 2026
Sketch Meet #4: Many Views of the Lighthouse and Clock Tower
On 30 August 2026, sketchers explored Galle Fort’s landmarks. The credited drawings show how differently artists can approach a shared subject.
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1 min read·October 15, 2026
Sketch Meet #3: Galle Streets, Conversation and a Black Fort Sketch
The 10 May 2026 gathering lives on through its photo archive and a credited sketch of a statue at Galle’s Black Fort.
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1 min read·October 15, 2026
Sketch Meet #2: Returning to Galle Fort with Our Sketchbooks
On 8 March 2026, the second meet continued the series with outdoor drawing, conversation and shared inspiration.
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1 min read·October 15, 2026
Sketch Meet #1: A Morning to Observe, Draw and Share
The first numbered meet in our archive took place on 1 February 2026, beginning at ART’O’SAN Gallery in Galle Fort.
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6 min read·July 15, 2025
Why We Document: Inside the USK Galle Artist Profiles & Visual Archive
Every sketch holds a person, a perspective, and a story. Here is why we built the USK Galle Artist Profiles, how we approach archival documentation, and why preserving these visual memories matters.
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3 min read·October 15, 2026
A History of USK Galle: From a Sketch Walk to a Community Archive
Follow the recorded journey from a collaborative sketch walk in December 2025 to shared sketchbooks and a growing archive of Galle.
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