Sketch Together at Home: Balboa Park, San Diego

Balboa Park

Balboa Park began as 1400 acres of land set aside in 1868 by San Diego civic leaders. The 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition provided a major impetus for the creation of the Park as it appears today. Most of the arts organizations along Balboa Park's famous El Prado pedestrian walkway are housed in Spanish-Renaissance style buildings constructed for the 1915 Exposition. It was one of the first times that this highly ornamented, flamboyant architectural style had ever been used in the United States. This week we highlight two:

Casa Del Prado
Opened: 1915
Architect: Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue

Casa De Balboa
Opened: 1915
Architect: William Templeton Johnson

You know the drill:
1. Select one of the images.
2. Using any medium you like, sketch one or all the images. Include the kids!
3. Snap a photo of your illustration and post it to your Instagram page with your location, a little something about yourself and the following tags by Monday, August 31st:
@icaa_socal
#sketchtogetherathome

Thank you to all of our participants! Please let everyone know, this is not limited to members only. All are welcome to join in the fun!

By participating in the Sketch Together Event you are giving permission for the ICAA SoCal Chapter to publish your sketch on its website, eblasts, and social media for promotional and educational purposes, with the appropriate credit.