Drawing a story in KL

Kwinnie Khoo (left) and Tan Chu Shan showing off their artworks.

It could be a hot or rainy day. The sun could be out or hiding behind the clouds.

Whatever the weather, hobby sketchers seem to be unperturbed as long as they have their drawing books, colours and an interesting subject in their sights.

At the end of the session, painters will put their works on the floor and take a photo.

In his latest picture essay, The Star photographer Izzrafiq Alias spotted a group of artists sheltering under a tree in Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur.

This hotel doorman unwittingly became the subject of one of the sketchers.

The artists had two objects of interest – the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the doorman of a hotel located just opposite the historic building.

Calling themselves Urban Sketchers, the group is part of an international movement.

Patience is key for participant Khoo Choo Kian who is oblivious of everything except the drawing on his foldable easel.

They draw onsite in an urban environment and share their work with others.

Delicate strokes bringing a watercolour rendition of the train station to life.

They change locations every session, with each group comprising between 40 and 50 people.

Delicate strokes bringing a watercolour rendition of the train station to life.

Meets are held weekly and each session lasts about three hours. There are no fees.

A close-up shot of an art piece in the making.

Though many of the participants are in the creative profession, they largely consist of people who like to sketch.

A group of artists from the Kuala Lumpur and Klang chapters of Urban Sketchers pick a spot under a shady tree on Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin for a good view of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station building.

Those who are looking to meet like-minded hobby sketchers can check out Kuala Lumpur Urban Sketchers and Klang Urban Sketchers on social media to find out more about the groups.