Sketch of a young woman sitting alone at a cafe table

People Sitting Alone

By Mila Brushwood•
Artist Galleries

Hey there, fellow seekers of serenity! Today, I want to share with you a glimpse into a recent series of sketches inspired by the quiet moments of solitude I've observed in the cafes and restaurants of our bustling town. As an artist, I've always been drawn to the interplay between individuals and their surroundings, and there's something uniquely captivating about the introspective beauty of people sitting alone, lost in thought.

Note: I'm using fictional names for the places I visited to protect my anonymity and that of my subjects.

Sketch of a young woman sitting alone, lost in thought
Sketch of a young woman sitting alone, lost in thought

Sketch of a woman sitting quietly, absorbed in thought
Sketch of a woman sitting quietly, absorbed in thought

Sketch of a woman in a scarf sitting alone at a cafe table
Sketch of a woman in a scarf sitting alone at a cafe table

Sketch of an older woman sitting alone at a table
Sketch of an older woman sitting alone at a table

Sketch of an elderly man sitting alone in the shade
Sketch of an elderly man sitting alone in the shade

Sketch of a man sitting alone with a glass of water
Sketch of a man sitting alone with a glass of water

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