Launch of "The Big Draw East"

Children, balloons, and paper doves took centre-stage in yesterday’s launch of “The Big Draw East” at the V&A Museum of Childhood, kicking off a national month-long celebration of creative doodling sponsored by the Campaign for Drawing. “We’re trying to encourage children to see things in a new way,” said Rev Regan O’Callaghan of neighbouring St. John’s, which also hosted sketching events.

“The Big Draw” organized 20 locations throughout London where artists promoted drawing as a booster for creativity and academic success among children. Crayons, pencils and blank drawing boards were also available at the Bishopsgate Institute and Spitalfields Market.

“It takes a lot to get him excited,” said Tim Morris, pointing to his 18-month-old son Evan. “He was very excited.”