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WRITING IN DRAWINGS

There are various ways in which writing on an urban sketch can complete the information given by the drawing itself. Firstly, it can help writing up expectations (before) and reflections (after) the sketching takes place, pointing out where there might be changes between them, highlighting any surprises that were noticed whilst drawing.

Secondly, it can complete the drawing, capturing non-visual signals such as sounds,

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