Sheffield artist Pete McKee starts cartoon workshops for families at home
The artist has been uploading videos to YouTube
Last updated 25th Mar 2020
Sheffield artist Pete McKee's trying to help lift people's spirits during the coronavirus outbreak with carton video workshops on YouTube.
The artist, who's known for his distinctive style and big murals around the city, passes on tips about drawing characters in the videos which he started uploading today.
He's told us it's to give families something to do while they're stuck at home:
"I just want to encourage people to get creative and get drawing in these times of uncertainty when we're all housebound and want something to do.
"It's open to everyone of any kind of ability or talent - whether it's a 5 year old little kid, or a grandma or grandad."
McKee's gallery, as a non-essential shop, has had to close under the government's new measures to limit the spread of coronavirus.
He says he's doing his part in helping people through a difficult time:
"I'd like to hope it'll give a bit of a boost to people. It's just a little diversion I guess. People can just get in there - jump in at any time - they're pre-recorded. It's really simple, really basic, nothing too taxing at all but hopefully people will get something from it.
"Art it there for the soul - whether it's music, film or drawings and paintings. It really inspires people and brings a bit of warmth and love into people's lives. And hopefully I can help in a small way with that."
The workshops can be found on Pete McKee's YouTube channel.
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