3 Minute Portraits: Celebrating Fred Aldous' 1st Birthday in Leeds

Chloe drawing a super cute portrait

Last weekend (1st/2nd Oct 2016) it was the 1st birthday celebrations for Fred Aldous, Leeds. We couldn't believe it's been a whole year since they opened in the city... doesn't time fly? It's been our go-to arts and crafts shop ever since the store made its appearance here. 

It was a joy to be invited to help with the celebrations and draw 3-minute portraits which have now been displayed in-store. It was lovely to meet so many people in one day whilst drawing them. Everyone we chatted to stated what a fantastic place Fred Aldous is and just what Leeds needs. Here is a round-up of just some of the pictures from the day: 

Thank you for my Caricature @buttercrumblecreative @fredaldous I ❤️it #faleeds #cute #drawing #fun :D

A photo posted by Laura Taylor (@lauraalouiset) on Oct 2, 2016 at 10:12am PDT

The lovely @buttercrumblecreative drew me while I was at work today :)

A photo posted by Louise Fletcher (@fletcher_louise) on Oct 2, 2016 at 9:18am PDT

Drawn by @buttercrumblecreative at @fredaldous #galsdayout #FredAldous #buttercrumblecreative

A photo posted by L A B (@lucyabottomley) on Oct 2, 2016 at 6:57am PDT

Had an incredibly sweet 3-minute illustration done of me today by the talented @buttercrumblecreative. Slightly regretting not taking it with me, but I think it's quite cool that there will be a picture of me hung up at #fredaldous #faleeds #buttercrumblecreative #illustration #doodle #sketch #portrait

A photo posted by James Dixon (@doodlejim) on Oct 2, 2016 at 5:36am PDT

// ILLUSTRATION OF ME BY @buttercrumblecreative // FRED ALDOUS // 02/10/16 #illustration #3minportrait #portrait #fineliner #buttercrumblecreative #fredaldous #blue #black #me

A photo posted by aya (@aya_m_labib) on Oct 2, 2016 at 5:16am PDT

thnx @buttercrumblecreative & @fredaldous for the 3 minute portrait 👌🏻😊 #illustration #portrait #art #fredaldous #leeds

A photo posted by owen clements (@ownclmnts) on Oct 2, 2016 at 4:10am PDT

Image courtesy of Alice Halfpenny

Thanks so much to everyone who visited Fred Aldous last weekend and allowed us to draw them! We're always looking to collaborate and find more ways to get creative... Please do get in touch if you'd like to chat.