Some sketches from a recent train journey in London. Click to enlarge.
For more commuter sketches, see our art book series Dwellers of the Deep…
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A little el weirdo
Just over a year ago, I turned up on spec at the El Weirdo Comic Fair in Brockley, South London, with a box of House of Harley goodies for sale. The organiser, Barry Flynn aka UglyManComics, was good enough to find a space for me.
Here’s some sketches I made of attendees at this relaxed and friendly event. You may recognise a face or two from the UK independent comics scene. I took the opportunity to try out my new fountain pen, first one I’ve used since my school days. Click to see the results in more detail.
For more drawings of people going about their business, see our collections of sketches from the London Underground, Dwellers of the Deep 1 and Dwellers of the Deep 2.
I thought I’d check
Some recent drawings of fellow users of London transport…
There’s hundreds more sketches of Londoners going about their business in these limited edition House of Harley art books…
Dwellers of the Deep 2
From the sketchbooks of the House of Harley, the second in a series of limited edition art booklets featuring drawings of London Underground commuters.
“Marvellous sketches that show uniqueness and commonality. Love the line and verve.”
– Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, Director, Don’t Divide Us, reacts to Dwellers from the Deep 1.
Contains almost 100 quick-fire portraits drawn on Harley R’s daily London Underground commute during 2017 to 2019.
Published July 2025. Limited edition of 40. A6, 60 pages.
£4.00 + postage.
Order now from our Etsy shop.
Or puchase an original House of Harley sketchbook.
Also available…
You reckon?
Some recent sketches of Thameslink commuters… click to enlarge.
The last few copies of Dwellers of the Deep 1, our first pocket-sized collection of London Underground sketches are still available. And some actual House of Harley sketchbooks can be purchased on our Etsy shop.
Give me ten minutes a day
For years I drew my fellow London Underground travellers on my commute to work, and I found it to be a great way to observe live and learn to draw quick in less-than-ideal circumstances. In today’s world of hybrid working, I don’t commute very often, but here’s some sketches from this Friday night after a catchup with some pals.
The last few copies of Dwellers of the Deep 1, our first pocket-sized collection of London Underground sketches are still available while stocks last. And some actual House of Harley sketchbooks can be purchased on our Etsy shop.
Dwellers of the Deep 1
From the sketchbooks of the House of Harley, the first in a series of limited edition art booklets featuring drawings of London Underground commuters.
“Marvellous sketches that show uniqueness and commonality. Love the line and verve.”
– Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, Director, Don’t Divide Us.
Published June 2024. Limited edition of 40. A6, 60 pages.
£4.00 + postage.
Order now from our Etsy shop.
Also available…
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