Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can you sketch something that happened days ago — without photographs or reference? How accurate will it be as a memory? Will you add or subtract from the truth!?
Sometimes I wish I'd brought my sketchbook to an event, but I have a good memory and can sketch what I think happened. But is my memory what actually happened?
In this video I’m trying to reconstruct a little adventure from memory.
How much can I actually remember? And how much does a lifetime of drawing help fill in the gaps?
Perhaps sketching from memory isn’t about remembering exactly what everything looked like. It’s about remembering enough to tell the story.
What could you sketch from memory?
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Music by @cleffernotes
00:00 Drawing from muscle memory
01:01 Preparing for the solar eclipse
01:33 The colander and slotted spoon method
02:06 Finding the perfect viewing spot
03:10 Packing the picnic basket
05:43 Setting up the slotted spoon
07:25 Meeting the "superhero" family
08:50 Witnessing the eclipse
10:18 Seeing the projection through the spoon
10:46 Meeting the local sisters
12:42 Chatting with the professional gardeners
14:12 The watering can vs. hose pipe debate
15:33 Atmospheric changes during the eclipse
15:58 The pneumatic canoe encounter
17:21 The picnic basket discussion
17:55 Reflections on drawing like a child
19:36 The "Basket Museum" at home
20:58 Heading home and final thoughts
Can you sketch something that happened days ago — without photographs or reference? How accurate will it be as a memory? Will you add or subtract from the truth!?
Sometimes I wish I'd brought my sketchbook to an event, but I have a good memory and can sketch what I think happened. But is my memory what actually happened?
In this video I’m trying to reconstruct a little adventure from memory.
How much can I actually remember? And how much does a lifetime of drawing help fill in the gaps?
Perhaps sketching from memory isn’t about remembering exactly what everything looked like. It’s about remembering enough to tell the story.
What could you sketch from memory?
Subscribe to this channel ➡️ bit.ly/Sub2Shoo for lots more drawing videos
Website for my newsletter, images, books and to support this channel - shoorayner.com
Music by @cleffernotes
00:00 Drawing from muscle memory
01:01 Preparing for the solar eclipse
01:33 The colander and slotted spoon method
02:06 Finding the perfect viewing spot
03:10 Packing the picnic basket
05:43 Setting up the slotted spoon
07:25 Meeting the "superhero" family
08:50 Witnessing the eclipse
10:18 Seeing the projection through the spoon
10:46 Meeting the local sisters
12:42 Chatting with the professional gardeners
14:12 The watering can vs. hose pipe debate
15:33 Atmospheric changes during the eclipse
15:58 The pneumatic canoe encounter
17:21 The picnic basket discussion
17:55 Reflections on drawing like a child
19:36 The "Basket Museum" at home
20:58 Heading home and final thoughts
