Drawing (Chrissie Butler)

Chrissie shows examples from her diary and the template she uses
Chrissie introducing a drawing practice, artist talk at Ting Shuo, Tainan 2025 (Photo Credit: Nigel Brown)

I make music, and I draw.

My sketches are archived at Picture This.

Daily drawings: I draw quick timed daily sketches of things I remember from the previous day. I helps keep my “noticing muscles” toned up.

Residency drawings: On tour or during a residency, I make more detailed daily drawings. They document the unfolding experience and become a record of places, people, conversations and performances.

Gig drawings (in the dark, no glasses): I draw while attending gigs and performances. I usually work in the dark or in low light, and I take off my glasses. I can still see the performer, but I can’t really see what I’m drawing. The drawings are often loose, unexpected and occasionally wonderful.

Workshops and zines: I teach these drawing practices as standalone workshops or as part of artist talks and performances. I also make zines.

Here are a few examples. You’ll find more drawings, with short annotations and reflections, at Picture This.