...aka "architectural fittings". Not just handles and knobs - there are hinges, letter boxes, keyhole covers, keyholes themselves without covers, gate furniture, locks, double locks. My outside door has what is known as a "London bar", installed after a burglary - if the yale lock is opened, the bar stops the door from opening fully. And knockers, don't forget knockers - these are always more interesting in other cities - I love those hands you often see in Paris etc. Draughty doors sometimes have those retractable curtain rods that carry extra insulation of curtaining.
From Joyce - a decoration on a door in Cochem Imperial Castle which we saw on a guided tour while travelling along the Mosel, bckmin 2017. I don’t think it had any function, just kept the blacksmith occupied!
From Mags - I went on a walk around the area of St Mary of Charity church in Faversham ' collecting' door knockers and other door furniture and drew from the photos in varying ways. The Fleur- de- Lis symbol is everywhere!
From Gill - Drawn from the local church.
From Jackie - observations from previous travels…how lucky we were…
Door to hotel room Rajasthan..one time palace...
From Carol - Some door furniture from Norwich Cathedral drawn when I was using (very) small sketchbooks
From Ann - a church door which I found intriguing..ornate and decorative wrought iron. Like its heavy elegance.
From Judith - Intended quick sketches became laborious!
From Najlaa - Door in our area
From Janet B - I had a bracing walk around the island this morning to Christ Church but its door handles were disappointing. However I was determined to do some Tuesday drawing. So here is the cheerful number 23 from my front door and the misaligned lock from the seriously leaning shed.
From Sue S - Here’s my door hinge sketch from Pic taken in Marrakech several years ago.
From me - making do with scrappy paper and a biro -
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